The museum's collections include American art and architecture and outstanding Asian, Asian Export, Native American, African, Oceanic, Maritime, and Photography collections. In addition to its collections, the museum offers changing exhibitions and a hands-on education center. The museum campus features numerous parks, period gardens, and 24 historic properties, including Yin Yu Tang, the only example of Chinese vernacular architecture on display in the United States.
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#1 of 29 attractions in Salem
Attraction type: Museum; History museum; Art museum; Maritime museum; Other
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- Jul 19, 2008 "Fantastic Maratime Art"
- Jun 20, 2008 "A fantastic regional museum"
- May 12, 2008 "a little boring, house tours the best part"
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#2 of 29 attractions in Salem
This 17th-century wooden mansion was the inspiration for the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.
Attraction type: Historic home; Historic site; Other
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- Aug 24, 2008 "My favorite Salem tour"
- Jul 13, 2008 "Great tour....Worth the $11 to me."
- Jun 10, 2008 "The Secret Staircase"
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#3 of 29 attractions in Salem
The Night Tour is a 90-minute walking tour lead by lantern light. Our expert story tellers are licensed experienced, and play real Salem historical characters. Salem is not your average American town, Nathaniel Hawthorne once called it a “cursed city” famed for its execution of 20 colonists for Witch Craft in 1692. Our tour will take you up close and personal with Salem's amazing Haunted sites, The Witch Dungeon site, 2 of The Witch cities oldest cemeteries, the old Salem Jail, and many more!
Attraction type: Tour
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- Aug 16, 2008 "The Night Tour-Salem Mass"
- Jul 18, 2008 "wonderful ghost tour!"
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#4 of 29 attractions in Salem
This small museum recounts the exploits of Captain Kidd and other 17th-century pirates.
Attraction type: History museum
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- Mar 2, 2008 "Cool"
- Sep 17, 2007 "No Johnny Depp, but this will do"
- Jun 29, 2007 "Very Entertaining"
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#5 of 29 attractions in Salem
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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- Mar 2, 2008 "A Great Summer Place"
- Apr 14, 2007 "Sample the Popcorn Bars"
- May 23, 2006 "U hafta have the salt water taffy!"
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#6 of 29 attractions in Salem
The proprietor of this shop of Wiccan supplies is the official Witch of Salem, Laurie Cabot.
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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- Aug 4, 2008 "A must!!"
- Jun 4, 2008 "Good to visit, but don't buy anything"
- May 10, 2008 "Magical!"
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#7 of 29 attractions in Salem
Attraction type: Historic walking area; Tour
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- May 26, 2008 "Fantastic Historical Walking Tour of Salem"
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#8 of 29 attractions in Salem
The cemetery is very interesting. The map is hard to read, but also intriguing. It is also within walking distance to other great Salem sights.
Attraction type: Cemetery
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- Feb 9, 2008 "Morbid, but interesting."
- Jan 23, 2008 "Interesting-"
- Nov 14, 2007 "Need a Better Diagram"
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#9 of 29 attractions in Salem
Located on the waterfront, this site focuses on Salem's proud seafaring history.
Attraction type: Historic site; Wharf/pier/boardwalk
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- Nov 22, 2007 "Very interesting"
- Apr 24, 2006 "Simple but informative"
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#10 of 29 attractions in Salem
The Witch House / The Corwin House The "Witch House," as it is called (it is also more accurately known as "The Corwin House"), is Salem's only building with direct ties to the Witchcraft Trials of
Attraction type: Historic home; Museum
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- Feb 3, 2008 "Historic site-interesting for all ages"
- Oct 7, 2007 "Great Authenticity"
- Jun 27, 2007 "Really cool old house"
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#11 of 29 attractions in Salem
Attraction type: Ferry
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- Nov 13, 2007 "Salem Ferry to Boston"
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#12 of 29 attractions in Salem
Each of this park's 20 stone benches represents a person executed in the infamous 1692 witch trials.
Attraction type: Park
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- Apr 18, 2008 "touching"
- Oct 9, 2007 "You absolutely must stop here"
- Oct 13, 2006 "Really cool, really sad!"
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#13 of 29 attractions in Salem
After a trial reenactment, visitors tour the recreated dungeon where the condemned witches were sent.
Attraction type: History museum; Specialty museum
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- Nov 14, 2007 "Worth the money"
- Oct 9, 2007 "Cardboard and dolls"
- Aug 17, 2007 "Appears to be the best "witch" attraction"
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#14 of 29 attractions in Salem
Nathaniel Hawthorne worked here as surveyor to Salem's port.
Attraction type: Historic site; Museum
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- Nov 22, 2007 "Hawthorne"
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#15 of 29 attractions in Salem
Attraction type: Historic walking area; Marina; Neighborhood; Wharf/pier/boardwalk
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- Jul 27, 2008 "beautiful views"
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#16 of 29 attractions in Salem
Attraction type: Performance
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- Oct 24, 2006 "The Griffen Theatre is a GEM !"
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#17 of 29 attractions in Salem
Established in 1930, this recreated fishing village was one of America's first living history museums.
Attraction type: Historic village; Tour
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- Jan 31, 2005 "not open in 2004"
- Jul 25, 2003 "dont bother"
- Mar 5, 2003 "worth the trip"
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#19 of 29 attractions in Salem
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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- Sep 23, 2007 "Spellbound Museum not too spellbinding!"
- Jul 26, 2006 "Different and small"
- Jul 10, 2006 "Something Actually Unique from the "Witch City""
Museum offering candlelight tours during the fall season.
Attraction type: Maritime museum
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