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Peabody Essex Museum
Up to 2 hours
In the 18th-century, sea captains would bring back all kinds of weird and wonderful objects from their journeys. The Peabody Essex Museum is where you can see these 'natural and artificial curiosities from exotic lands'.
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Overview
There are one million works to discover, including an 18th-century Chinese merchant's house transported from China and reassembled in the US, art from diverse cultures, and Indian sculptures. You'll also see maritime documents and a photography collection dating back to when photography was first invented.
In the museum's fine collection, you'll find American art and architecture, Asian export art, Native American, Oceanic, and African art, as well as one of the nation’s most important museum-based collections of rare books and manuscripts.
Peabody Essex Museum exhibits and highlights
Peabody Essex Museum campus
Twenty-two noted historic structures grace PEM’s campus, including Yin Yu Tang, a 200-year-old Chinese house that is the only such example of Chinese domestic architecture on display in the United States.
What's included
Explore the Peabody Essex Museum's diverse collections of art and artifacts.
Special exhibitions
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161 Essex Street, Salem, USHow to get there
Take the Commuter Rail (Newburyport/Rockport line). The museum is a five minute walk from the Salem station. Follow signs for downtown.
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M & S ·Great and informative. You have in and out privilege, so thats great! Bring some earphones and take advantage of the audio guided tour. This helped us understand the different collections they had, and expedited our tour of the museum.
Meh
Jake ·Boring nothing to see and overall better things to do in Salem
Wonderful place to learn about different areas.
This museum was very informative and clean. The bathrooms are the best in the downtown area.
Nice Museum
Elena ·Salem Witch Trial exhibit was the best. If you need a break from the crowds, this is a good place to go.
Expected more
Klaus ·Focus is on art and much less about Salem Trails. Also less interaction
A gem of a museum
Teri from Oregon ·We really enjoyed this museum. We have heard from others that this is a great museum, and they were correct. This is deffinately a must see while visiting.
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