# pem.org (en-US) > Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) > The Peabody Essex Museum is an art and culture museum in Salem, Massachusetts. Its collections, exhibitions and historic buildings connect visitors with creativity and history from New England and around the world, including Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home and authentic objects from the Salem Witch Trials. ## Blog - [Where wonder took us at the 2026 PEM Gala](https://www.pem.org/blog/where-wonder-took-us-at-pem-gala-2026.md): PEM’s event director looks back at the 2026 gala and all the teamwork involved to fund the museum’s mission. - [Fashion Designer Stella Lunardy’s wedding gown goes down the aisle at PEM and into the museum’s collection](https://www.pem.org/blog/fashion-designer-stella-lunardys-wedding-gown-goes-down-the-aisle-at-pem-and-into-the-museums-collection.md): How a Stella Lunardy wedding dress worn at a wedding at PEM became part of the museum’s collection. - [Behind the broom: Discovering Salem through short films](https://www.pem.org/blog/behind-the-broom-discovering-salem-through-short-films.md): A curatorial look at PEM’s exhibition Beyond the Broom and the new short documentary film commission - [Curator Q+A: Behind the scenes of Isamu Noguchi: "I am not a designer”](https://www.pem.org/blog/curator-q-a-behind-the-scenes-of-isamu-noguchi-i-am-not-a-designer.md): PEM Curator Ruthie Dibble shares about the life of work of Isamu Noguchi as PEM opens a new exhibition on his design career - [Tim and Joanie Ingraham look back on a life at PEM](https://www.pem.org/blog/tim-and-joanie-ingraham-look-back-on-a-life-at-pem.md): Longtime PEM donors and volunteers Joanie and Tim Ingraham will be honored at the 2026 PEM Gala - [Embracing the innovative designs of Isamu Noguchi](https://www.pem.org/blog/isamu-noguchi-embracing-the-innovative-designs-of-isamu-noguchi.md): PEM’s Director of Merchandising shares about Akari lamps’ influence and the shop’s recent selection of merchandise - [Curator Q+A: Behind the scenes of the East India Marine Society and its global collection](https://www.pem.org/blog/curator-q-a-behind-the-scenes-of-the-east-india-marine-society-and-its-global-collection.md): East India Marine Hall opened this spring with a new installation honoring the 200th anniversary of the historic hall. - [How today’s visionaries help shape PEM’s future](https://www.pem.org/blog/how-todays-visionaries-help-shape-pems-future.md): Members of PEM’s Nathaniel Bowditch Society share why they became legacy donors - [Murders, witches and shipwrecks: The stories behind PEM's new ad campaign](https://www.pem.org/blog/murders-witches-and-shipwrecks-the-stories-behind-pems-new-ad-campaign.md): PEM's new campaign celebrates something only the museum can offer: authentic Salem lore. - [What two PEM internships taught me about paperwork, preservation and why every detail matters](https://www.pem.org/blog/gleaning-insight-from-two-rewarding-internships-at-pem.md): The little things: What two PEM internships taught me about paperwork, preservation and why every detail matters. - [Curator Q+A: Behind the Scenes of East India Marine Hall](https://www.pem.org/blog/curator-q-a-behind-the-scenes-of-east-india-marine-hall.md): PEM’s Maritime Curator Dan Finamore shares about the reinstallation of East India Marine Hall - [Behind the scenes of the Salem Food at 400+ Festival](https://www.pem.org/blog/behind-the-scenes-of-the-salem-food-at-400-festival.md): Karen Scalia of Salem Food Tours shares behind the scenes of the Salem Food at 400+ Festival. - [Talking about typography in new library exhibition Pressing Importance](https://www.pem.org/blog/talking-about-typography-in-new-library-exhibition-pressing-importance.md): PEM Associate Design Director shares the thinking behind the look and feel of Pressing Importance: Salem and the Declaration of Independence. - [Curator Q+A: Behind the scenes of Pressing Importance](https://www.pem.org/blog/curator-q-a-behind-the-scenes-of-pressing-importance.md): Phillips Library Director Dan Lipcan gives a behind the scenes glimpse of Pressing Importance: Salem and the Declaration of Independence. - [Looking back, and looking forward, with Lynda Roscoe Hartigan](https://www.pem.org/blog/looking-back-and-looking-forward-with-lynda-roscoe-hartigan.md): Lynda Roscoe Hartigan reflects on a 20+-year career at PEM as she prepares to depart for the Smithsonian American Art Museum  - [Curator Q+A reveals insights into Indigenous research on Edmonia Lewis](https://www.pem.org/blog/curator-q-a-reveals-insights-into-indigenous-research-on-edmonia-lewis.md): PEM Curator Karen Kramer dives into the Indigenous research revealed in the exhibition Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone - [Touring PEM’s trees for Arbor Day](https://www.pem.org/blog/touring-pems-trees-on-arbor-day.md): PEM Horticulturalist Patrick Cheney shares his experiences ahead of his upcoming tree tour for Arbor Day on the PEM museum campus. - [Curator Q+A reveals insights into Edmonia Lewis’ lasting legacy and the power of marble](https://www.pem.org/blog/curator-q-a-reveals-insights-into-edmonia-lewis-lasting-legacy-and-the-power-of-marble.md): PEM Curator Lydia Peabody dives deeper into the exhibition Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone to reveal her lasting legacy and the power of marble. - [Lynda Roscoe Hartigan and Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo chat about the importance of arts and culture and Salem 400+](https://www.pem.org/blog/lynda-roscoe-hartigan-and-salem-mayor-dominick-pangallo-chat-about-the-importance-of-arts-and-culture-and-salem-400.md): Lynda Roscoe Hartigan and Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo chat about the importance of arts and culture and Salem 400+ - [Artist Q+A: A short history of Salem’s short films](https://www.pem.org/blog/artist-q-a-a-short-history-of-salems-short-films.md): The producers of Salem Sketches share behind the scenes of the short films presented as part of Beyond the Broom, opening during Salem Film Fest. - [Curator Q+A reveals insights into Edmonia Lewis’s life and work](https://www.pem.org/blog/curator-q-a-reveals-insights-into-edmonia-lewiss-life-and-work.md): An interview with PEM Curator Jeffrey-Richmond Moll dives deeper into the exhibition Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone. - [Engaging Edmonia: Sharing the life and work of an extraordinary artist through PEM programs](https://www.pem.org/blog/engaging-edmonia-sharing-the-life-and-work-of-an-extraordinary-artist-through-pem-programs.md): PEM’s Director of Learning and Community Engagement shares learning programs related to Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone. - [New Membership Card Design 2026](https://www.pem.org/blog/new-membership-card-design-2026.md): We invited all PEM members to vote on the artwork for our new 2026 membership cards, and the winning design is a choice that speaks to our maritime roots. - [Behind the scenes of PEM’s new Craft in America audio tour](https://www.pem.org/blog/behind-the-scenes-of-pems-new-craft-in-america-audio-tour.md): Curator Paula Richter shares a new PEM audio tour in conjunction with Craft in America. - [Curatorial insights into PEM’s 2025 collection acquisitions](https://www.pem.org/blog/curatorial-insights-into-pems-2025-collection-acquisitions.md): Deputy Chief Curator Karina Corrigan shares a selection of PEM’s 2025 acquisition highlights - [Artist Edmonia Lewis visited Boston women sculptors in Rome in December 1865](https://www.pem.org/blog/artist-edmonia-lewis-visited-boston-women-sculptors-in-rome-in-december-1865.md): Letters reveal Edmonia Lewis’ ties to Boston and Salem expat artists in Rome. - [Unpacking the accounts of a tea chest: From Madras to Massachusetts in 1801](https://www.pem.org/blog/unpacking-the-accounts-of-a-tea-chest-from-madras-to-massachusetts-in-1801.md): A Phillips Library Malamy Fellow shares her discoveries about a tea chest in PEM’s collection, dating back to the museum’s founding in 1799. - [Reproducing 19th-century friendship rings from PEM’s collection](https://www.pem.org/blog/reproducing-19th-century-friendship-rings-from-pems-collection-available-for-the-holidays.md): Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry teams up with PEM’s curators and shop to reproduce 19th-century friendship rings from the Ropes family - [Lynda Roscoe Hartigan and David Snider chat about PEM’s community engagement](https://www.pem.org/blog/lynda-roscoe-hartigan-and-david-snider-chat-about-pems-community-engagement.md): Lynda Roscoe Hartigan and David Snider discuss community engagement and upcoming programs at PEM - [PEM’s Holiday Food Drive Supports The Salem Pantry](https://www.pem.org/blog/pems-holiday-food-drive-supports-the-salem-pantry.md): PEM is steps up during reduced social program funding to help support The Salem Pantry - [A PEM internship fuels a lifelong love of environmental advocacy](https://www.pem.org/blog/a-pem-internship-fuels-a-lifelong-love-of-environmental-advocacy.md): Intern Lilly Glass writes about how PEM internships teach lifelong lessons. - [Looking back at the creativity, generosity and imagination that made the 2025 PEM Gala possible](https://www.pem.org/blog/looking-back-at-the-creativity-generosity-and-imagination-that-made-the-2025-pem-gala-possible-2.md): The annual PEM Gala is possible thanks to the generosity, creativity and imagination of our museum community. - [Tree trekking around PEM’s campus with our Horticulture and Grounds team](https://www.pem.org/blog/tree-trekking-around-pems-campus-with-our-horticulture-and-grounds-team.md): PEM’s gardeners take us to their favorite trees and share ways to enjoy getting outside on campus this fall. - [Behind the scenes of PEM’s historic walking tours](https://www.pem.org/blog/behind-the-scenes-of-pems-historic-walking-tours.md): Meet the guides and visitors on PEM’s Salem walking tours that feature historic houses and the stories behind them. - [Andrew Gn talks about his inspirations, art collecting and international career](https://www.pem.org/blog/andrew-gn-talks-about-his-inspirations-art-collecting-and-international-career.md): An interview with fashion designer Andrew Gn explores what inspires and influences his work  - [Behind the scenes of Nosferatu at PEM with Arpeggione Ensemble’s co-director](https://www.pem.org/blog/behind-the-scenes-of-nosferatu-at-pem-with-arpeggione-ensembles-co-director.md): Arpeggione Ensemble co-director Thomas Carroll shares the history of Nosferatu and its musical score in anticipation of the October performance at PEM - [Comparing two visions of Puebloan space and time](https://www.pem.org/blog/comparing-two-visions-of-puebloan-space-and-time.md): PEM Native American Fellow Kate McCowan (Tigua citizen of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo) compares two Southwest landscapes. - [Preserving historic buildings in a changing climate](https://www.pem.org/blog/preserving-historic-buildings-in-a-changing-climate.md): Lela Clawson-Miller, manager of PEM’s Art and Nature Center, shares about the upcoming Preservation in a Changing Climate conference - [Journey deep into the trees with Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest ](https://www.pem.org/blog/journey-deep-into-the-trees-with-knowing-nature-stories-of-the-boreal-forest.md): PEM Curator Jane Winchell talks about Knowing Nature, on view in the Art and Nature Center - [Curator Q+A: Behind the scenes of the Yu Kil-Chun Gallery of Korean Art and Culture](https://www.pem.org/blog/curator-q-a-behind-the-scenes-of-the-yu-kil-chun-gallery-of-korean-art-and-culture.md): Curator Jiyeon Kim answers questions about PEM’s Yu Kil-Chun Gallery of Korean Art and Culture - [PEM’s Atrium Café partners with Gourmet Caterers for more sustainable snacking](https://www.pem.org/blog/pems-atrium-café-partners-with-gourmet-caterers-for-more-sustainable-snacking.md): The museum café is reducing food waste and its carbon footprint - [Familiar faces: A painted detail echoes a figurehead from PEM’s collection](https://www.pem.org/blog/familiar-faces-a-painted-detail-echoes-a-figurehead-from-pems-collection.md): Jeffrey Richmond-Moll shares behind the scenes of PEM’s exhibition from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts - [Some choice morsels from artist billy ocallaghan](https://www.pem.org/blog/some-choice-morsels-from-artist-billy-ocallaghan.md): Artist billy ocallaghan discusses Moby Dick and queer representation in museums - [Curator Q+A: Behind the Scenes of Making History: 200 Years of American Art](https://www.pem.org/blog/curator-q-a-behind-the-scenes-of-making-history-200-years-of-american-art.md) - [A group of Salem friends dives into Moby-Dick, slowly](https://www.pem.org/blog/a-group-of-salem-friends-dives-into-moby-dick-slowly.md): A Salem reader shares the behind scenes experience of starting her own book club, inspired by PEM’s exhibition on the book arts of Moby Dick - [Behind the scenes of “76 Days Adrift,” a true shipwreck story screening at PEM](https://www.pem.org/blog/behind-the-scenes-of-76-days-adrift-a-true-shipwreck-story-screening-at-pem.md) - [Vintage clothing and exhibition-themed jewelry come to the PEM Shop though creative collaborations](https://www.pem.org/blog/vintage-clothing-and-exhibition-themed-jewelry-come-to-the-pem-shop-though-creative-collaborations.md): PEM’s Director of Merchandising collaborates with local makers on vintage fashion and exhibition-inspired jewelry - [Behind the scenes of a newly commissioned work opening in conjunction with PEM’s Korean Art gallery](https://www.pem.org/blog/behind-the-scenes-of-a-newly-commissioned-work-opening-in-conjunction-with-pems-korean-art-gallery.md): PEM’s Curator of Korean Art shares behind the scenes of a new PEM commission in conjunction with the museum’s new gallery of Korean art. - [How PEM plans to celebrate Salem 400+](https://www.pem.org/blog/how-pem-plans-to-celebrate-salem-400.md): PEM’s Director Lynda Roscoe Hartigan and Director of Curatorial Affairs Petra Slinkard discuss Salem 400+ and how PEM will participate - [PEM's Director and CEO joins the “Making the Museum” podcast](https://www.pem.org/blog/director-and-ceo-lynda-roscoe-hartigan-joins-the-making-the-museum-podcast.md): PEM’s Director and CEO Lynda Roscoe Hartigan in conversation with Jonathan Alger on the Making the Museum podcast - [Lynda Roscoe Hartigan and Curator Jiyeon Kim chat about PEM’s new gallery of Korean art and culture](https://www.pem.org/blog/lynda-roscoe-hartigan-and-curator-jiyeon-kim-chat-about-pems-new-gallery-of-korean-art-and-culture.md): Lynda Roscoe Hartigan interviews Dr. Jiyeon Kim about PEM’s new gallery of Korean art and culture. - [A new Era of Learning & Community Engagement at PEM](https://www.pem.org/blog/new-era-community-engagement.md): PEM’s Director of Learning and Community Engagement, shares the 2025 lineup of events and programs that reintroduce PEM as an incubator of creativity - [Dressing up for a Salem Main Streets Fashion show inspired by PEM artworks](https://www.pem.org/blog/dressing-up-for-a-salem-main-streets-fashion-show-inspired-by-pem-artworks.md): Elise Towle Snow from Salem Main Streets goes behind the scenes of the organization's fashion show inspired by works on view at PEM. - [Celebrating Rev 250 with PEM objects](https://www.pem.org/blog/celebrating-rev-250-with-pem-objects.md): Curator Paula Richter shares PEM collection pieces with ties to the Revolutionary War. - [Recent PEM acquisitions celebrate art across time and cultures](https://www.pem.org/blog/recent-pem-acquisitions-celebrate-art-across-time-and-cultures.md): Curator Karina Corrigan shares recent acquisitions from historic works of art in diverse media to contemporary art and community-driven works. - [Lynda Roscoe Hartigan and Kurt Steinberg chat about the role that PEM plays in the community](https://www.pem.org/blog/lynda-roscoe-hartigan-and-kurt-steinberg-chat-about-the-role-that-pem-plays-in-the-community.md): PEM’s top leadership discusses the role PEM plays in the community - [A Q+A with the architects who preserve and maintain Yin Yu Tang](https://www.pem.org/blog/a-q-a-with-the-architects-who-preserve-and-maintain-yin-yu-tang.md): An architect explains the current preservation project at Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home, the Chinese house in Salem on PEM’s campus. - [A Native American Fellow at PEM’s Phillips Library reflects on Native representation in library acquisitions](https://www.pem.org/blog/a-native-american-fellow-at-pems-phillips-library-reflects-on-native-representation-in-library-acquisitions.md): A 2024 Native American Fellow shares about her experience at PEM’s Phillips Library, helping the institution tell more representative stories of Native peoples... - [A Curator Travels to China and Plans for the Future of Yin Yu Tang](https://www.pem.org/blog/a-curator-travels-to-china-and-plans-for-the-future-of-yin-yu-tang.md): Yao Wu, PEM’s Curator of Chinese Art and Culture, shares about a trip to China and plans for Yin Yu Tang, the Chinese house in Salem. - [Behind the scenes curating Saints, Sinners, Lovers and Fools: 300 Years of Flemish Masterworks](https://www.pem.org/blog/behind-the-scenes-curating-saints-sinners-lovers-and-fools-300-years-of-flemish-masterworks.md): A PEM intern explores behind the scenes of Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools: 300 Years of Flemish Masterworks. - [In Living Color: Visitors See PEM in a New Light with EnChroma Glasses](https://www.pem.org/blog/in-living-color-visitors-see-pem-in-a-new-light-with-enchroma-glasses.md): The Peabody Essex Museum now offers EnChroma color blind glasses for visitors. - [A Day In the Life in PEM’s Native American Fellowship program](https://www.pem.org/blog/a-day-in-the-life-in-pems-native-american-fellowship-program.md): Brett Adams (Citizen Potawatomi) shares about his 2024 Native American Fellowship at PEM. - [Artist Jeff Chapman recreates Salem landmarks in Lego bricks](https://www.pem.org/blog/artist-jeff-chapman-recreates-salem-landmarks-in-lego-bricks.md): Jeff Chapman’s Lego artwork recreates PEM’s historic houses - [A conversation with the organizing curator of Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend](https://www.pem.org/blog/a-conversation-with-the-organizing-curator-of-narwhal-revealing-an-arctic-legend.md): PEM Curator Jane Winchell goes behind the scenes on the museum’s new exhibition about narwhals. - [“Let’s start modeling possible futures”: A word with Agustina Woodgate](https://www.pem.org/blog/lets-start-modeling-possible-futures-a-word-with-agustina-woodgate.md): In “Ballroom,” Agustina Woodgate explores the power of maps and borders and offers a new approach to AI generated art. - [Behind the scenes of PEM’s new studio glass collection](https://www.pem.org/blog/behind-the-scenes-of-pems-new-studio-glass-collection.md): A curatorial intern interviews glass artists Kari Russell-Pool and Marc Petrovic about their work in PEM’s new gallery, featuring the studio glass collection... - [Mediums, Magicians, Makers and the Objects Used to Conjure Spirits](https://www.pem.org/blog/mediums-magicians-makers-and-the-objects-used-to-conjure-spirits.md): A new Peabody Essex Museum show features local magicians plus objects from the age of Harry Houdini and séances. - [Turning heads: PEM’s Chief Marketing Officer gives the scoop on the museum’s new brand campaign](https://www.pem.org/blog/turning-heads-pems-chief-marketing-officer-gives-the-scoop-on-the-museums-new-brand-campaign.md): Peabody Essex Museum CMO Derek O’Brien discusses PEM’s new brand campaign and plans for the future. - [Lynda Roscoe Hartigan and new Board Chair Jennifer M. Borggaard chat about PEM’s direction as a human-centered museum](https://www.pem.org/blog/lynda-roscoe-hartigan-and-new-board-chair-jennifer-m-borggaard-chat-about-pems-direction-as-a-human-centered-museum.md): PEM Director and CEO Lynda Roscoe Hartigan chats with PEM board of trustees chair Jennifer Borggaard about the future of the museum. - [Object spotlight: A family story behind Black Election Day and a portrait at PEM](https://www.pem.org/blog/object-spotlight-a-family-story-behind-black-election-day-and-a-portrait-at-pem.md): Rochelle Sport from the PEM Shop tells a family story behind a portrait of a prominent Black leader in the Salem Stories exhibition. ## Blog - [Blog Landing](https://www.pem.org/blog.md): Read stories from PEM curators and staff that connect art and cultural heritage with the ongoing world around us. ## Collection - [American Decorative Art](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/american-decorative-art.md): This collection holds many stories about the inseparability of art from daily life in America. - [Korean Art](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/korean-art.md): PEM’s Korean art collection originated in 1883, focusing on the works of the Joseon Dynasty, including costumes, ornate keepsake boxes, ceramics, and a spirit... - [South Asian Art](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/south-asian-art.md): PEM has one of the leading collections of Indian art from the 18th-century to the present, including the most important contemporary art outside of India. - [Asian Export Art](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/asian-export-art.md): PEM is home to the most comprehensive Asian Export collection in the world, featuring thousands of works and pieces dating back to the 16th-century. - [African Art](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/african-art.md): With nearly 4,000 objects in our collection, PEM celebrates African art and culture by featuring singular and rare works dating back to the 16th-century. - [Photography](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/photography.md): The PEM photography collection features nearly two centuries of photographs, helping us understand the medium's enduring appeal and importance. - [Contemporary Art](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/contemporary-art.md): PEM’s contemporary collection connects history, culture and art to our daily lives and features the works of influential, innovative artists working today. - [Natural History](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/natural-history.md) - [Phillips Library Collection](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/phillips-library-collection.md): Heir to the remarkably rich holdings of PEM’s ancestor institutions, the Phillips Library provides vital support to researchers at the museum. - [Fashion and Textiles](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/fashion-textiles.md): PEM holds an extraordinary collection of fashion and textiles from around the world and across history. - [European Art](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/european-art.md): Discover stories of early European settlers in and around Salem with PEM’s collection of works from the East India Marine Society and the Essex Institute. - [Chinese Art](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/chinese-art.md): Discover PEM’s significant collection of historic and contemporary Chinese art, including paintings, calligraphy and textiles. - [Japanese Art](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/japanese-art.md): Explore PEM’s Japanese Art collection with the rarest pieces of Japanese art throughout history, even in Japan, from the Edo & Meiji periods and beyond. - [Maritime Art and History](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/maritime-art-and-history.md): Internationally renowned, PEM’s maritime art collection explores the personal and collective experience of the sea - [Native American Art](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/native-american-art.md): Discover one the oldest Native American art collections in the Western Hemisphere, collecting artistic works from 10,000 years ago up to the present day. - [Oceanic Art](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/oceanic-art.md): PEM’s Oceanic holdings reveal connections between the porous boundaries of art, religion and life. - [American Art](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/american-art.md): PEM’s vibrant American art collection tells four centuries’ worth of compelling stories of creativity and artistic expression in this place. - [Architecture](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-collection/architecture.md): Four of PEM's historic structures have been designated National Historic Landmarks & another 6 structures are on the National Register of Historic Places. ## Events - [PEMreads](https://www.pem.org/events/pemreads.md): Join us for the next meeting of our museum book club PEMreads to discuss The Hare with Amber Eyes with Curator Karina Corrigan. - [Felt-Wearable-Art](https://www.pem.org/events/felt-wearable-art.md): In this family art activity at PEM, experiment with different colors, textures and shapes to create your own felt jewelry! - [Watching a Penguin Revolution](https://www.pem.org/events/watching-a-penguin-revolution.md): This virtual lecture will explore what Antarctic penguins can tell us about human response to climate change and share the splendor of Antarctica. - [Earth Vows: Mixed Media Wall Hangings](https://www.pem.org/events/earth-vows-mixed-media-wall-hangings.md): This eco-friendly art activity at PEM celebrates the Our Time on Earth exhibition. - [Lunar New Year Festival: Year of the Dragon](https://www.pem.org/events/lunar-new-year-festival-year-of-the-dragon.md): Join us to kick off the Year of the Dragon as we continue our special celebrations for the 20th anniversary of Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home at PEM! - [Opening Weekend: Our Time on Earth](https://www.pem.org/events/opening-weekend-our-time-on-earth.md): Celebrate the opening of the multisensory exhibition Our Time on Earth at the Peabody Essex Museum. - [February School Vacation Week: Caring for Creatures and Climate](https://www.pem.org/events/february-school-vacation-week-caring-for-creatures-and-climate.md): Join us for a weeklong constellation of programs that invite participants of all ages on an inspiring journey of environmental stewardship. - [A SUPREME Evening with Marcellas Reynolds](https://www.pem.org/events/a-supreme-evening-with-marcellas-reynolds.md): Join entertainment reporter Marcellas Reynolds, the author of SUPREME MODELS, SUPREME ACTRESSES and the newly released SUPREME SIRENS book. - [Birding and Habitat Restoration on Plum Island](https://www.pem.org/events/birding-and-habitat-restoration-on-plum-island.md): Learn how the incredibly rich biodiversity on Plum Island offers opportunities for observing resident and migratory bird communities through the seasons. - [Privateers of the Caribbean: Bermuda and the Bahamas After the American Revolution](https://www.pem.org/events/privateers-of-the-caribbean-bermuda-and-the-bahamas-after-the-american-revolution.md): Join us to hear Ross Nedervelt, the 2023 Frances E. Malamy Fellow at PEM’s Phillips Library present the findings of his research on his project. - [Galapagos, Darwin and Biology’s Biggest Discovery](https://www.pem.org/events/galapagos-darwin-and-biologys-biggest-discovery.md): Professor John Kricher, will discuss why these islands have become such an icon of evolutionary biology and why they remain a popular tour destination. - [Tree-Free Paper Nature Journals](https://www.pem.org/events/tree-free-paper-nature-journals.md): In this family art activity at PEM, craft your own nature journal using paper made from repurposed and alternative materials. - [Rainbow Sun Catchers](https://www.pem.org/events/rainbow-sun-catchers.md): Explore the amazing science of light refraction and create vibrant suncatchers that sparkle and shine in the sun. - [Animal Planters](https://www.pem.org/events/animal-planters.md): Create animal-shaped plant pots out of clay and other materials and bring a new friend into your home. - [Animal Tracks Stamps](https://www.pem.org/events/animal-tracks-stamps.md): Learn to craft eco-friendly animal-print stamps using recycled materials and make your own tracks! - [Mini Earth Moss Balls](https://www.pem.org/events/mini-earth-moss-balls.md): Join us in crafting mini Earth moss balls as visual reminders to appreciate our home. - [Glass Bottle Painting](https://www.pem.org/events/glass-bottle-painting.md): Get creative with glass by making an upcycled vase to decorate your home or give as a gift. - [Cyanotype Sun Prints](https://www.pem.org/events/cyanotype-sun-prints.md): Learn the process of cyanotype photography and celebrate the return of spring sunshine! - [Our Time on Earth Climate Activations: Be the Change](https://www.pem.org/events/our-time-on-earth-climate-activations-be-the-change.md): Engage in pop-up conversations with climate advocates, researchers and community leaders inside the exhibition in the “Be the Change” zone. - [Salem Film Fest](https://www.pem.org/events/salem-film-fest.md): Now in its seventeenth year, this celebration of documentary filmmaking presents a diverse collection of the year’s best work from all over the world. - [Opening Day: Ethiopia at the Crossroads](https://www.pem.org/events/opening-day-ethiopia-at-the-crossroads.md): Join us in celebrating the opening of Ethiopia at the Crossroads, which explores nearly 2,000 years of Ethiopian art, culture and trade. - [Members’ Opening Reception: Ethiopia at the Crossroads](https://www.pem.org/events/members-opening-reception-ethiopia-at-the-crossroads.md): Members are invited to explore PEM’s latest exhibition, Ethiopia at the Crossroads, before it opens to the public! - [SEE ME: Salem Public Schools Students’ Creative Expressions of Identity](https://www.pem.org/events/see-me-salem-public-schools-students-creative-expressions-of-identity.md): Join PEM for an engaging multiday pop-up exhibition highlighting the incredible talents of Salem students in grades K-12. - [PEMreads: Open City by Teju Cole](https://www.pem.org/events/pemreads-open-city-by-teju-cole.md): Join us for the next meeting of PEM’s book club to discuss Open City by Teju Cole. This book was selected by Stephanie Tung - [Help PEM Grow](https://www.pem.org/events/help-pem-grow.md): We’re celebrating everyone who helps PEM grow with a day of spring-themed activities! - [GenPEM Studio Visit with Niho Kozuru](https://www.pem.org/events/genpem-studio-visit-with-niho-kozuru.md): Please join us in Boston for cocktails and bites at Atlántico and a special visit to GenPEM Steering Committee Member Niho Kozuru’s studio. - [April School Vacation Week: Celebrating Yin Yu Tang](https://www.pem.org/events/april-school-vacation-week-celebrating-yin-yu-tang.md): Join us as we continue to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cultural exchange project that brought Yin Yu Tang to PEM! - [Jingle Sculpture Community Art Project](https://www.pem.org/events/jingle-sculpture-community-art-project.md): Join us for a PEM Prize community art project and help build a work of art that will hang in the museum! - [CelloGayageum](https://www.pem.org/events/cellogayageum.md): Join us for a concert in East India Marine Hall on Sunday, May 26 from 2–3 pm, featuring South Korean musical phenomenon CelloGayageum. - [GenPEM: Wine Tasting & Curator Chat](https://www.pem.org/events/genpem-wine-tasting-curator-chat.md): Join us to raise a glass to the coming season of GenPEM events! Enjoy a spring wine tasting and curator chat in our garden and Garden Atrium. - [Showcase & Celebration: EforAll/EparaTodos Lynn](https://www.pem.org/events/showcase-celebration-eforall-eparatodos-lynn.md): Join us celebrate the amazing entrepreneurs who just completed the first 12 weeks of their Winter 2024 business accelerator program! - [Concurso Lanza Tu Idea Primavera: Impacto Social 2024 Eparatodos Lynn](https://www.pem.org/events/concurso-lanza-tu-idea-primavera-impacto-social-2024-eparatodos-lynn.md): ¡Acércate a PEM para unirte al Concurso Lanza Tu Idea Impacto Social Primavera 2024 que EparaTodos Lynn - [Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Yin Yu Tang at PEM](https://www.pem.org/events/celebrating-the-20th-anniversary-of-yin-yu-tang-at-pem.md): Join us for our capstone event marking the 20th anniversary of the cultural exchange project that brought Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home to PEM. - [Free Admission: Celebrate the PEM Prize Opening and Salem Arts Fest](https://www.pem.org/events/free-admission-celebrate-the-pem-prize-opening-and-salem-arts-fest.md): Celebrate culture, creativity and community at PEM Prize Opening Day and the 16th annual Salem Arts Festival on Saturday, June 8! - [Cactus Connections](https://www.pem.org/events/cactus-connections.md): Make a cactus out of clay and explore the symbiotic relationships of these amazing desert plants. - [Seasonal Pony Bead Produce](https://www.pem.org/events/seasonal-pony-bead-produce.md): Come explore different types of local squash, then capture these colorful crops in beaded fall decorations. - [Narwhal Soft Sculptures](https://www.pem.org/events/narwhal-soft-sculptures.md): Join us to create your own narwhal sculpture using wool batting, pine cones and other natural materials while learning how this fascinating species thrives. - [Decorative Potion Bottles](https://www.pem.org/events/decorative-potion-bottles.md): Cast a few spells and brew up a decorative potion in a bottle to wear or display. - [Netsuke-Inspired Collages](https://www.pem.org/events/netsuke-inspired-collages.md): Join us to examine the tiniest sculptures in PEM’s collection, then make a collage inspired by netsuke! - [Members’ Opening Reception: Studio Glass](https://www.pem.org/events/members-opening-reception-studio-glass.md): Members are invited to explore PEM’s new Studio Glass gallery. - [Summer Solstice Multisensory Meditation](https://www.pem.org/events/summer-solstice-multisensory-meditation.md): Step into serenity as you join us for a walking and sitting meditation designed to awaken every sense! - [Forest Bathing and Dreamscapes in Ropes Mansion Garden](https://www.pem.org/events/forest-bathing-and-dreamscapes-in-ropes-mansion-garden.md): Slow down, unplug and awaken your senses with a guided immersive experience that combines rest and wandering. - [Salem Arts Fest Drop-In Community Art Making: Nature Weaving](https://www.pem.org/events/salem-arts-fest-drop-in-community-art-making-nature-weaving.md): Join us outside for community art making at the Salem Arts Festival! - [Bat Mobiles](https://www.pem.org/events/bat-mobiles.md): Join us in creating a bat mobile and make them fly! To learn more, visit our Bats! exhibition. - [PEMPride 2024: Werk of Art](https://www.pem.org/events/pempride-2024-werk-of-art.md): Join us as we celebrate our cherished LGBTQIA+ community and local “Werks of Art” this Pride Month, in partnership with Salem’s own Miz Diamond Wigfall! - [Yoga and Meditation in the Galleries](https://www.pem.org/events/yoga-in-the-galleries-0804.md): This class is designed to be accessible to all ages and abilities. No prior experience with yoga or meditation is necessary – all are welcome! - [Yoga and Meditation in the Galleries](https://www.pem.org/events/yoga-in-the-galleries.md): This class is designed to be accessible to all ages and abilities. No prior experience with yoga or meditation is necessary – all are welcome! - [Yoga and Meditation in the Galleries](https://www.pem.org/events/yoga-and-meditation-in-the-galleries.md): This class is designed to be accessible to all ages and abilities. No prior experience with yoga or meditation is necessary – all are welcome! - [Yoga and Meditation in the Galleries](https://www.pem.org/events/yoga-and-meditation-in-the-galleries-1103.md): This class is designed to be accessible to all ages and abilities. No prior experience with yoga or meditation is necessary – all are welcome! - [Opening Day: Draw Me Ishmael: The Book Arts of Moby Dick](https://www.pem.org/events/opening-day-draw-me-ishmael-the-book-arts-of-moby-dick.md): Join us in celebrating the opening of Draw Me, Ishmael: The Book Arts of Moby Dick. - [PEM Pride 2024 | Celebrating Local Legends: Film Screening, Panel and Presentation](https://www.pem.org/events/pem-pride-2024-celebrating-local-legends-film-screening-panel-and-presentation.md): Join us as we celebrate our cherished LGBTQIA+ community and local “Werks of Art” this Pride Month, in partnership with Salem’s own Miz Diamond Wigfall! - [Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony](https://www.pem.org/events/traditional-ethiopian-coffee-ceremony.md): Explore the flavors of Ethiopia and learn about the importance of coffee in Ethiopian culture. - [North Shore Pride Drop-In Art:  Pronoun Button Making](https://www.pem.org/events/north-shore-pride-drop-in-art-pronoun-button-making.md): Craft a handmade pronoun pin for yourself or a loved one with your favorite colors and designs. - [Artful Bug Hotels](https://www.pem.org/events/artful-bug-hotels.md): Bug hotels are small containers with openings that allow insects to crawl inside and hide away from predators like birds. - [A Whale of a Time: Seashell Whale Sculptures](https://www.pem.org/events/a-whale-of-a-time-seashell-whale-sculptures.md): Dive into summer and tap into your creativity as we explore the story that inspired our exhibition Draw Me, Ishmael: The Book Arts of Moby Dick. - [Ocean-Themed Paper Making](https://www.pem.org/events/ocean-themed-paper-making.md): Get your hands wet and join us on a Friday to make your own paper inspired by Salem Sound’s tidepools and sea life! - [Leaf Wall Hangings](https://www.pem.org/events/leaf-wall-hangings.md): Explore color and pattern as you paint fallen leaves from trees featured in our Tree Trek self-guided tour. - [Frankenstein Creature Collages](https://www.pem.org/events/frankenstein-creature-collages.md): From unicorns to mermaids and dragons, frankenstein your own creature with the art of collage. - [Illustrating Moby Dick](https://www.pem.org/events/illustrating-moby-dick.md): Join us to help co-create a community retelling of Moby Dick! Choose a page from the novel and illustrate it in your own style. - [Hang Out on the Closing Weekend of Bats!](https://www.pem.org/events/hang-out-on-the-closing-weekend-of-bats.md): Come join us for the grand finale of Bats! For the exhibition’s closing weekend, enjoy live art demonstrations and hands-on activities. - [Whales Ahoy!](https://www.pem.org/events/whales-ahoy.md): Come along with us on a special whale watch in celebration of PEM’s two whale shows: Draw Me Ishmael: The Book Arts of Moby Dick and the exhibition Narwhal - [Celebrate the Salem–Ota Cultural Exchange at PEM](https://www.pem.org/events/celebrate-the-salem-ota-cultural-exchange-at-pem.md): Join middle-school exchange students from Salem's Japanese sister city Ota in a communal dance! - [Draw Me Ishmael: The Book Arts of Moby Dick Activator: Film Screening](https://www.pem.org/events/draw-me-ishmael-the-book-arts-of-moby-dick-activator-film-screening.md): Join us for a special screening of In the Heart of the Sea, based on the true story that inspired Moby Dick. - [Trails and Sails: PEM Gardens Tour](https://www.pem.org/events/trails-and-sails-pem-garden-landscapes-tour.md): Explore three of the museum’s urban gardens with Peabody Essex Museum Head Gardener Robin Pydynkowski and Horticulturist Katelyn Sponholtz. - [PEM Reads: Moby-Dick Read-a-Thon](https://www.pem.org/events/pem-reads-a-months-long-moby-dick-marathon.md): Join us on select Wednesday evenings over Zoom for an amazing, year-long PEM Reads journey through Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick! - [The Whalemobile](https://www.pem.org/events/the-whalemobile.md): Meet Nile, the life-size inflatable whale! Journey into the belly of this gentle giant to learn more about whales and their important roles in ocean. - [Opening Celebration | Inauguración: Agustina Woodgate](https://www.pem.org/events/opening-celebration-inauguración-agustina-woodgate.md): Join us as we celebrate the opening of Agustina Woodgate’s Ballroom. - [“Ornitherapy” and the Power of Birdwatching for Wellness](https://www.pem.org/events/ornitherapy-and-the-power-of-birdwatching-for-wellness.md): Join Holly Merker, professional birding guide, mindful nature teacher, author and cancer survivor, to delve into the realm of birding as self care. - [Georgia Made This: 6th Annual Coin Hunt](https://www.pem.org/events/georgia-made-this-6th-annual-coin-hunt.md): Search for hidden treasure in Salem! - [Conjuring the Spirit World: After-Hours Tour](https://www.pem.org/events/conjuring-the-spirit-world-after-hours-tour.md): Join us after hours for a special curator-led tour of Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums. ## Events - [Events Index](https://www.pem.org/events.md): Events at the Peabody Exxes Museum ## Exhibitions - [Gu Wenda: United Nations](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/gu-wenda-united-nations.md): Gu Wenda's awe-inspiring installations immerse visitors in a vision of shared humanity. - [Gio Swaby: Fresh Up](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/gio-swaby-fresh-up.md): Gio Swaby explores the intersections of Blackness and womanhood through portraits, which use a range of textile-based techniques. - [The Salem Witch Trials: Restoring Justice](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/the-salem-witch-trials-restoring-justice.md): This exhibition examines the extraordinary series of events in 1692-3 that led to the deaths of 25 innocent people who were wrongfully convicted - [As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/as-we-rise-photography-from-the-black-atlantic.md): Explore Black identity through a compelling compilation of photographs from African diasporic culture. - [After Hope: Videos of Resistance](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/after-hope-videos-of-resistance.md): How does hope drive us to imagine new worlds? Through 54 short videos, artists from across Asia explore the role of hope in contemporary art and activism. - [Konstantin Dimopoulos: The Blue Trees](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/konstantin-dimopoulos-the-blue-trees.md): The Blue Trees is a public art installation and environmental call-to-action from artist Konstantin Dimopoulos. - [Shelagh Keeley: Drawn to Place](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/shelagh-keeley-drawn-to-place.md): This new exhibition features a 58-foot-long wall drawing commission based on Keeley’s research into PEM’s rich history. - [Let None Be Excluded: The Origins of Equal School Rights in Salem](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/let-none-be-excluded-the-origins-of-equal-school-rights-in-salem.md): This exhibition captures the activism of youth, such as Sarah Parker Remond and Robert Morris, who organized, boycotted, and petitioned to abolish racially... - [Bats!](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/bats.md): Meet bats — live and up close — in this multisensory exhibition exploring the wondrous world of bats and our connections with them. - [Susan Philipsz: If I With You Would Go](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/susan-philipsz-if-i-with-you-would-go.md): In the sound work If I With You Would Go, artist Susan Philipsz sings eight different versions of the traditional ballad “James Harris” - [Bethany Collins, America: A Hymnal](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/bethany-collins-america-a-hymnal.md): This exhibition explores America as a place where disparate viewpoints are brought together: America as both longed for and greatly revered. - [American Art: Traditions Transformed](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/american-art-traditions-transformed.md): PEM’s American art collection spans four centuries of creative expression in the United States, celebrating the diverse artistic culture that’s all around us. - [Anila Quayyum Agha: All the Flowers Are for Me](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/anila-quayyum-agha-all-the-flowers-are-for-me.md): This ongoing luminous installation by Anila Quayyum Agha bathes visitors in light and shadow. - [Asian Export Art](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/asian-export-art.md): PEM’s ongoing Asian Export Art gallery explores cross-cultural exchange as a catalyst for creativity and expression, with over 200 works from across time. - [Double Happiness: Celebration in Chinese Art](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/double-happiness-celebration-in-chinese-art.md): Double Happiness: Celebration in Chinese Art Exhibition highlights a wide range of Chinese art pieces spanning 3,000 years of cultural celebration. - [Fashion & Design](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/fashion-and-design.md): PEM’s Fashion & Design gallery invites visitors to consider that we are designing creatures who continually manipulate, respond to, and mold our world. - [Salem Gets Dressed](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/salem-gets-dressed.md): PEM’s Fashion & Design gallery invites visitors to celebrate Salem 400+ through centuries of fashion. - [Japanese Art](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/japanese-art.md): Featuring fine art and everyday objects, PEM’s ongoing Japanese art exhibit features paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, costumes, and textiles. - [Japanomania! Japanese Art Goes Global](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/japanomania-japanese-art-goes-global.md): Discover the beauty and complex stories behind PEM’s celebrated Japanese export art collection featuring works from the 1500s through the 1800s and beyond. - [Maritime Art](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/maritime-art.md): The ongoing Maritime Art exhibit at PEM presents one of the finest collections in the country, framing the sea an enduring source of opportunity, peril, and... - [On This Ground: Being and Belonging in America](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/on-this-ground-being-and-belonging-in-america.md): Learn more about PEM’s new installation of Native American and American art, featuring 250 artworks spanning 10,000 years. - [Powerful Figures](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/powerful-figures.md): Powerful Figures is an ongoing exhibition at PEM that features sculptures from disparate cultures that embody the concept of power. - [Salem Stories](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/salem-stories.md): Salem Stories presents 26 vignettes about the people, places and events that make Salem, MA the city it is today. Virtual tour option available here. - [South Asian Art](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/south-asian-art.md): Bridging myth and cultural history, these galleries tell the story of nation-building and self-discovery through India's most celebrated artists. - [The Pod](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/the-pod.md): Perfect for all ages, The Pod grows visitors’ awareness of nature, tapping into their own creativity with exciting interactives, such as the Shadow Tree and... - [Vanessa Platacis: Taking Place](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/vanessa-platacis-taking-place.md): “Taking Place” is an ongoing wall painting installation hand-made and cut by Savannah-based artist Vanessa Platacis that reimagines some of PEM’s most beloved... - [Climate Action: Inspiring Change](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/climate-action-inspiring-change.md): On view April 16, 2022, to Jne 25, 2023. View the works of 30 youth artists seeking to turn climate change fears into a collective message of hope. - [Spirits: Tsherin Sherpa with Robert Beer](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/spirits-tsherin-sherpa-with-robert-beer.md): Explore the captivating paintings of one of the most renowned Himalayan artists of our time. - [Power and Perspective: Early Photography in China](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/power-and-perspective-early-photography-in-china.md): Power and Perspective: Early Photography in China explores how the camera transformed the way we imagine China. - [Down to the Bone: Edward Koren and Stephen Gorman](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/down-to-the-bone-edward-koren-and-stephen-gorman.md): Part of PEM’s Climate + Environment Initiative, Down To The Bone features photographer Stephen Gorman and artist Edward Koren. - [Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/patrick-kelly-runway-of-love.md): View, celebrate, and experience the career and ongoing legacy of influential fashion designer Patrick Kelly. - [Michael C. McMillen: The Pequod II](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/michael-c-mcmillen-the-pequod-ii.md): This meticulously crafted fantasy ship, created by Michael C. McMillen, was pieced together with common domestic objects, such as vacuum cleaner parts - [Zachari Logan: Remembrance](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/zachari-logan-remembrance.md): Remembrance by Zachari Logan, located in the Jurrien Timmer Gallery, reflects the healing powers of loss and grief. - [The Great Animal Orchestra: Bernie Krause and United Visual Artists](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/the-great-animal-orchestra-bernie-krause-and-united-visual-artists.md): Learn more about this immersive audio-visual experience from Bernie Krause and United Visual Artists on view at PEM. - [Each/Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/each-other-marie-watt-and-cannupa-hanska-luger.md): Explore the work of two leading Indigenous artists focused on community engagement and collaboration. - [Zarah Hussain: Breath](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/zarah-hussain-breath.md): Created during the COVID-19 lockdown in London, “Breath” by Zarah Hussain explores the spirituality of breathing and meditation. - [“My Dear Davey and Chester …”](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/my-dear-davey-and-chester.md): An exhibit examining the relationship between local art collectors, Davey and Chester Herwitz, through first-hand letters and photographs. - [The Salem Witch Trials: Reckoning and Reclaiming](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/the-salem-witch-trials-reckoning-and-reclaiming.md): PEM’s Salem Witch Trials exhibition features the voices and art of those connected to the event, including documents, artist statements and interviews. - [Carlos Garaicoa: Partitura](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/carlos-garaicoa-partitura.md): ”Partitura” is a truly immersive cultural experience that combines music from across the world into one imaginary orchestra. - [Where the Questions Live: An Exploration of Humans in Nature](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/where-the-questions-live-an-exploration-of-humans-in-nature.md): Explore Wes Sam-Bruce’s interactive art exhibit, “Where The Questions Live: An Exploration of Human Nature,” in-person or virtually. - [In American Waters](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/in-american-waters.md): For over 200 years, artists have captured the beauty, violence, and poetry of the sea in American life. - [Peter Hutton: At Sea](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/peter-hutton-at-sea.md): Explore “At Sea,” a film by Peter Hutton, capturing the life-cycle of cargo ships, from creation to voyages and eventual dismantling. - [Alexis Rockman: Shipwrecks](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/alexis-rockman-shipwrecks.md): Shipwrecks have long held a broad fascination among artists. View Alexis Rockman’s dramatic depictions of shipwrecks and ecological issues. - [The Salem Witch Trials 1692 (2020 Exhibition)](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/1692-the-salem-witch-trials.md): Explore the event that threatened the early Massachusetts Bay Colony's core through in-person exhibits and an online virtual tour. - [Made It: The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/made-it-the-women-who-revolutionized-fashion.md): One-in-six people in the world work in the fashion industry and 85% of them are women. Made It: The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion explores this. - [Charles Sandison: Figurehead 2.0](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/charles-sandison-figurehead-2-0.md): Internationally renowned for his animated digital projections, artist Charles Sandison installs a site-specific artwork in PEM's East India Marine Hall. - [6:30 am, Robert Weingarten](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/630-am-robert-weingarten.md): In January 2003, at 6:30 am, Robert Weingarten launched his photographic odyssey. Over the course of the year, he made daily exposures at precisely 6:30 am - [A Lasting Memento: John Thomson’s Photographs Along the River Min](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/a-lasting-memento-john-thomsons-photographs-along-the-river-min.md): Voyage into 19th-century China through one of PEM’s photographic treasures, John Thomson’s album Foochow and the River Min. - [Jacob Lawrence: The American Struggle](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/jacob-lawrence-the-american-struggle.md): Learn about Jacob Lawrence: The American Struggle, an exhibition featuring Lawrence’s “Struggle: From The History of the American People” series. - [MegaCity: India's Culture of the Streets](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/megacity-indias-culture-of-the-streets.md): In the early 20th century, Indian artist viewed the village as the true locus for India's identity, distinct from that of the British colonial cities. - [The Creative Legacy of Nathaniel Hawthorne: Selections from the Phillips Library Collection](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/the-creative-legacy-of-nathaniel-hawthorne-selections-from-the-phillips-library-collection.md): A new gallery dedicated to showcasing works from the museum’s research library features Nathaniel Hawthorne. - [Yoan Capote: Immanence](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/yoan-capote-immanence.md): Yoan Capote’s Immanence (2015) is a monumental steel sculpture that depicts Fidel Castro, the dictator who dominated Cuban life and culture. - [A Passion for American Art: Selections from the Carolyn and Peter Lynch Collection](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/a-passion-for-american-art-selections-from-the-carolyn-and-peter-lynch-collection.md): Carolyn and Peter Lynch shared an extraordinary life together, traveling widely and exploring American art and culture for almost half a century. - [Kimsooja: Archive of Mind](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/kimsooja-archive-of-mind.md): Kimsooja’s work transforms simple, everyday actions into moments of meditation and transcendence. Archive of Mind is a participatory installation. - [Hans Hofmann: The Nature of Abstraction](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/hans-hofmann-the-nature-of-abstraction.md): This exhibition presents the most comprehensive examination of Hans Hofmann's innovative and prolific artistic career. - [Order of Imagination: The Photographs of Olivia Parker](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/order-of-imagination-the-photographs-of-olivia-parker.md): For more than 40 years, Olivia Parker has explored the relationships between vision, knowledge and the natural world. - [Wild Designs](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/wild-designs.md): Wild Designs features works by artists and other creatives who are looking to nature and living systems for new ideas and creative solutions to problems. - [Nature’s Nation: American Art and Environment](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/natures-nation-american-art-and-environment.md): Nature's Nation examines how American and Native American artists have both reflected and shaped our understanding of the environment. - [Empresses of China's Forbidden City](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/empresses-of-chinas-forbidden-city.md): This exhibition is the first to explore the role of empresses in shaping China’s last dynasty- the Qing dynasty - from 1644 to 1912. - [Importing Splendor: Luxuries from China](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/importing-splendor-luxuries-from-china.md): Explore PEM's superlative Chinese export art collection—the most comprehensive and celebrated collection of its kind—through nearly 30 selected works. - [Raven's Many Gifts: Native Art of the Northwest Coast](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/ravens-many-gifts-native-art-of-the-northwest-coast.md): Explore the living relationships among humans, animals, ancestors and supernatural beings through works of Native art from the Pacific Northwest Coast - [Sally Mann: A Thousand Crossings](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/sally-mann-a-thousand-crossings.md): For more than forty years, Sally Mann has made experimental, elegiac, and hauntingly beautiful images that have made her one of the country’s most influential - [T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/t-c-cannon-at-the-edge-of-america.md): View the works of one of the most influential and talented Native American artists of the 20th c. that embodied cultural activism and freedom of expression - [PlayTime](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/playtime.md): PlayTime is the first major thematic exhibition celebrating the role of play in contemporary art and culture. - [All the Flowers Are for Me](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/all-the-flowers-are-for-me.md): Persian and Turkish architecture, textiles and miniature paintings inspire the precise, stylized floral forms that compose Anila Quayyum Agha’s sculpture - [XYZT: A Journey in 4 Dimensions](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/xyzt-a-journey-in-4-dimensions.md): XYZT is an immersive art exhibition comprised of 10 interactive virtual environments generated using math and physics models. - [Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/georgia-okeeffe-art-image-style.md): ”Georgia O'Keeffe: Art, Image, Style” was the first exhibition to explore the art, image and personal style of one of America’s most iconic artists. - [It’s Alive! Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collection](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/its-alive-classic-horror-and-sci-fi-art-from-the-kirk-hammett-collection.md): Kirk Hammett, best known as the guitarist of the rock band Metallica, is also an avid collector of classic horror and sci-fi movie posters. - [Ocean Liners: Glamour, Speed, and Style](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/ocean-liners-glamour-speed-and-style.md): From the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century, ocean liners were floating showcases of technology, opulence and social sophistication. - [Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/stickwork-patrick-dougherty.md): Patrick Dougherty bends, weaves and flexes saplings into architectural sculptures that dynamically relate to the landscape and built environment around them. ## Exhibitions - [Exhibitions Index](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions.md): Explore our rotating exhibitions, on view for a limited time. ## General Pages - [Blog & PEMcast](https://www.pem.org/blog-pemcast.md): Catch up on the latest stories and podcast episodes. - [Visit](https://www.pem.org/visit.md): Find more information on hours, safety, admissions, and more. Peabody Essex Museum is located at 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970. 978-745-9500 - [About PEM](https://www.pem.org/about-pem.md): At PEM, visitors gain exciting insights about themselves and other cultures through special exhibitions, weekend festivals and family art-making programs. - [Corporate Support](https://www.pem.org/corporate-support.md): PEM’s is made possible by the generous support of business leaders throughout New England and the world. Learn how your company can join the PEM family! - [Membership](https://www.pem.org/membership.md): Experience all that PEM has to offer as a member. Support PEM and explore outstanding works of art and culture. - [The Dotty Brown Art & Nature Center](https://www.pem.org/the-dotty-brown-art-nature-center.md): The Dotty Brown Art & Nature Center is a family-friendly, interactive play environment that deepens our connection between art and the natural world. - [Phillips Library](https://www.pem.org/phillips-library.md): The Phillips Library is PEM's research library, and includes several hundred thousand printed volumes, thousands of logbooks, diaries, photographs and more - [The James B. and Mary Lou Hawkes Collection Center](https://www.pem.org/the-james-b-and-mary-lou-hawkes-collection-center.md): Learn about PEM’s state-of-the-art, 120,000-square-foot Hawkes Collection Center in Rowley, Massachusetts. - [Phillips Library Digital Collections](https://www.pem.org/phillips-library-digital-collections.md): Explore a vast online collection of manuscripts, maritime journals, museum publications, photographs, and more dating back to the 17th century. - [Support PEM](https://www.pem.org/support-pem.md): Your support is vital to making PEM the special place it is. Learn more about how you can become part of the Peabody Essex Museum family! - [East India Marine Associates](https://www.pem.org/east-india-marine-associates.md): We invite you to continue or begin your commitment to PEM by joining the EIMA. Your generosity helps the museum thrive! - [Terms of Use](https://www.pem.org/terms-of-use.md): Terms of Use for the Peabody Essex Museum website content. - [The Birdcase](https://www.pem.org/the-birdcase.md): Learn about PEM’s Backyard Birds and Beyond display, including 86 local and migratory birds as well as bird carvings and other avian-inspired artwork. - [Shadow Tree](https://www.pem.org/shadow-tree.md): Learn about the Shadow Tree by Sculptor Elizabeth Keithline and watch the behind-the-scenes making of her floor-to-ceiling sculpture that’s on view in The Pod. - [iEmbody Project](https://www.pem.org/iembody-project.md): Learn more about one of the most influential fashion icons of our time, Iris Apfel, and her collection on view at PEM. - [Privacy Policy & Community Guidelines](https://www.pem.org/privacy-policy.md): The Peabody Essex Museum is committed to protecting the privacy of its guests, visitors, members, and donors. - [Peabody Essex Museum Financials](https://www.pem.org/peabody-essex-museum-financials.md): The Peabody Essex Museum is a registered not-for-profit organization in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - [The PEM Prize](https://www.pem.org/the-pem-prize.md): The PEM Prize is given to artists whose work embodies the relationship between creativity and civic engagement. - [Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home](https://www.pem.org/yin-yu-tang-a-chinese-home.md): Visit the incredible 16-bedroom Yin Yu Tang house, built during the Qing Dynasty in China’s southeastern Huizhou region and reconstructed in Salem, MA. - [Section 1: Breaking In](https://www.pem.org/section-1-breaking-in.md): Read how a few bold women led a movement that would define women’s fashion for years to come, breaking into a hostile system and challenging the establishment - [Section 2: Gaining Momentum](https://www.pem.org/section-2-gaining-momentum.md): Learn how women in the late 19th and early 20th century innovated and evolved the fashion industry, laying a foundation for future designers. - [Section 3: Seismic Shifts](https://www.pem.org/section-3-seismic-shifts.md): Explore the revolutionary fashion trends established by revolutionary women designers in the 20th century, pushing further away from the regulated societal... - [Section 4: Making Choices](https://www.pem.org/section-4-making-choices.md): Learn about how women fashion designers in the 20th century broke away from traditional constraints, reflecting the fast-paced life of the time period. - [Section 5: Designing for Change](https://www.pem.org/section-5-designing-for-change.md): Learn how women throughout history have evolved fashion from a constraint into resistance and psychological armor, taking control over their own bodies. - [Fashion & Design - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/fashion-design-digital-media-kit.md): Digital Media Kit for Fashion & Design exhibition - [Bats! - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/bats-digital-media-kit.md): Digitl Media Kit for Bats! exhibition - [On This Ground: Being and Belonging in America - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/on-this-ground-being-and-belonging-in-america-digital-media-kit.md): Digitl Media Kit for On This Ground: Being and Belonging in America exhibition - [The Salem Witch Trials Walk - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/the-salem-witch-trials-walk-digital-media-kit.md): Digitl Media Kit for The Salem Witch Trials Walk - [The Salem Witch Trials of 1692](https://www.pem.org/the-salem-witch-trials-of-1692.md): Learn more about Salem Witch Trials, including a comprehensive history, today’s impact, and how you can explore the crisis at Peabody Essex Museum. - [Virtual Tours](https://www.pem.org/virtual-tours.md): Discover PEM’s historic houses and learn through our virtual tours. - [Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home 20th Anniversary Celebration](https://www.pem.org/yin-yu-tang-a-chinese-home-20th-anniversary-celebration.md): Join us for a year of special programming celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home - [Our Time on Earth - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/our-time-on-earth-digital-media-kit.md): Digital Media Kit for Our Time on Earth - [Jacob Lawrence: The American Struggle Series](https://www.pem.org/jacob-lawrence-the-american-struggle-panels.md) - [PEM Collaborator Form](https://www.pem.org/pem-collaborator-form.md): PEM Collaborator Form - [Our Time on Earth Map](https://www.pem.org/our-time-on-earth-map.md): A map of the gallery spaces of the Our Time on Earth exhibition. - [Ethiopia at the Crossroads - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/ethiopia-at-the-crossroads-digital-media-kit.md): Digitl Media Kit for Ethiopia at the Crossroads - [Studio Glass - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/studio-glass-digital-media-kit.md): Digital Media Kit for Studio Glass - [Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/narwhal-revealing-an-arctic-legend-digital-media-kit.md): Digitl Media Kit for Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend - [Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/conjuring-the-spirit-world-art-magic-and-mediums-digital-media-kit.md): Digitl Media Kit for Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums - [Draw Me Ishmael: The Book Arts of Moby Dick - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/draw-me-ishmael-the-book-arts-of-moby-dick-digital-media-kit.md): Digitl Media Kit for Draw Me Ishmael: The Book Arts of Moby Dick - [PEM Prize 2024 - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/pem-prize-2024-digital-media-kit.md): Digital Media Kit for PEM Prize 2024 - [Memorial Day Weekend](https://www.pem.org/memorial-day-weekend.md): Join us this Memorial Day weekend for a diverse array of in-person programs and events! Tickets and reservations are required for some programs. - [Agustina Woodgate: Ballroom - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/agustina-woodgate-ballroom-digital-media-kit.md): Digital Media Kit for Agustina Woodgate: Ballroom - [Event Rentals](https://www.pem.org/event-rentals.md): We create extraordinary experiences for guests, surrounded by stunning world-class art and breathtaking architecture, within the heart of historic Salem - [Halloween](https://www.pem.org/halloween.md): Events and exhibitions happening in October at PEM. - [Gardens](https://www.pem.org/gardens.md): PEM’s serene 5,000-square-foot garden offers a mental and acoustic break from your museum experience. - [Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools: 300 Years of Flemish Masterworks](https://www.pem.org/saints-sinners-lovers-and-fools-300-years-of-flemish-masterworks.md): Digital Media Kit for Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools: 300 Years of Flemish Masterworks - [Gift Membership](https://www.pem.org/gift-membership.md): With a gift membership, your friends and family receive free museum admission and special discounts all year long. - [ICOM-ICDAD Conference: Dwelling, Design and the Decorative Arts](https://www.pem.org/icom-icdad-conference-dwelling-design-and-the-decorative-arts.md) - [PEM Presents](https://www.pem.org/pem-presents.md): PEM Presents further activates the museum as a global center for art, culture and creativity with artist residencies, live performances, lecture series - [Learning & Community Engagement](https://www.pem.org/learning-and-community-engagement.md): Learning and Community Engagement deepens people’s understanding of and connection to the artistry, scholarship, science and sense of community PEM offers. - [Korean Art Gallery and Jung Yeondoo: Building Dreams - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/korean-art-gallery-and-jung-yeondoo-building-dreams-digital-media-kit.md): Digital Media Kit for Korean Art Gallery and Jung Yeondoo: Building Dreams - Digital Media Kit - [Making History: 200 Years of American Art from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/making-history-200-years-of-american-art-from-the-pennsylvania-academy-of-the-fine-arts.md): Digital Media Kit for Making History: 200 Years of American Art from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts - [Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/knowing-nature-stories-of-the-boreal-forest-digital-media-kit.md): Digital Media Kit for Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest - [Andrew Gn: Fashioning the World - Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/andrew-gn-fashioning-the-world-digital-media-kit.md): Digital Media Kit for Andrew Gn: Fashioning the World - [Pride Month at PEM](https://www.pem.org/pem-pride.md): Celebrate Pride Month at PEM with an array of public programming. - [PEM Gala](https://www.pem.org/pem-gala.md): Your support makes it all possible. - [Inspo Quest](https://www.pem.org/inspo-quest.md): Take our new Andrew Gn scavenger hunt to find inspiration across the museum. - [East India Marine Hall Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/east-india-marine-hall-digital-media-kit.md): East India Marine Hall digital media kit. - [Celebrate Salem 400+](https://www.pem.org/celebrate-salem-400.md): Learn how to celebrate Salem 400+ this year at PEM. - [Edmonia Lewis Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/edmonia-lewis-digital-media-kit.md): Edmonia Lewis Digital Media Kit - [Creative Kids](https://www.pem.org/youtharts.md): Join us for PEM’s new weeklong youth arts program! - [PEM’s Library & University Pass Program](https://www.pem.org/pems-library-university-pass-program.md) - [Community Partners & Projects](https://www.pem.org/community-partners-projects.md): PEM works with several community partners on projects throughout the year. Here are just a few examples of our recent work together. - [PEM Ticketing Policies](https://www.pem.org/pem-ticketing-policies.md): Plan your visit and buy tickets to PEM. - [Pressing Importance Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/pressing-importance-digital-media-kit.md) - [NAGPRA at PEM](https://www.pem.org/nagpra-at-pem.md): The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), enacted by the United States Congress on November 16, 1990 - [Isamu Noguchi Digital Media Kit](https://www.pem.org/isamu-noguchi-digital-media-kit.md): Isamu Noguchi: "I am not a designer" Digital Media Kit and Resources ## Historic Houses - [House Keeping](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/house-keeping.md): It takes a significant amount of time, energy and resources to keep PEM’s Historic House collection in tiptop shape. - [Historic Houses](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/historic-houses.md): When visiting PEM, you will find a unique collection of historic houses, buildings and gardens spanning three centuries. - [Exhibitions page Historic House](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/exhibitions-page-historic-house.md) - [Quaker Meeting House](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/quaker-meeting-house.md): The first Quaker Meeting House in Salem was built around 1688. It may be one of the first historic preservation initiatives in America - [Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/lye-tapley-shoe-shop.md): The Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop is in a small structure known as a ten-footer. These were common on the North Shore, a center for shoemaking in the 19th-century. - [Derby-Beebe Summer House](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/derby-beebe-summer-house.md): The Derby-Beebe Summer House, part of the Essex Block Neighborhood which is the center of the museum’s architectural collection. - [East India Marine Hall](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/east-india-marine-hall.md): Go behind-the-scenes of the Peabody Essex Museum’s historic East India Marine Hall, with audio guidance found here. - [Peirce-Nichols House](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/peirce-nichols-house.md) - [Daniel Bray House](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/daniel-bray-house.md): Learn more about the Daniel Bray House and the golden era of Salem’s China Trade. . - [Plummer Hall and Daland House](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/plummer-hall.md): Listen to the audio walking tour as you explore Plummer Hall, an Italianate-style building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. - [Ropes Mansion](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/ropes-mansion.md): Take an audio walking tour of the famous Ropes Mansion, one of New England’s most famous historic houses and home to four generations of the Ropes family. - [Cotting-Smith House](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/cotting-smith-house.md): Only a 15 minute walk from PEM’s main campus, learn more about the Cotting-Smith House, built in 1782, with a streamable audio postcard found on this page. - [Andrew Safford House](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/andrew-safford-house.md): Located in Salem’s Washington Square, take an audio tour of the Andrew Safford House built in 1818. - [Gardner-Pingree House](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/gardner-pingree-house.md): Explore the Gardner-Pingree House, a National Historic Landmark built in 1804. - [Crowninshield-Bentley House](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/crowninshield-bentley-house.md): Tune into an audio tour of the Crowninshield-Bentley House, a Georgian-style home built in 1729 in Salem, MA. - [John Ward House](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/john-ward-house.md): Listen to an audio postcard from the John Ward House, a 17th-century post-Medieval building in Salem, MA. - [Samuel Pickman House](https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/samuel-pickman-house.md): Explore PEM Walks with an audio postcard from the Samuel Pickman House, a stunning First Period building dating back to 1665. ## Past Exhibitions - [Past Exhibitions](https://www.pem.org/past-exhibitions.md): Past Exhibitions of the Peabury Essex Museum. ## Pemcast - [PEMcast 43: Salem at 400, Part 2](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-43-salem-at-400-part-2.md) - [PEMcast 43: Salem at 400+, Part 1](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-43-salem-at-400-part1.md): This episode of the PEMcast explores how the Peabody Essex Museum is celebrating Salem 400+ through fashion. - [PEMcast 42: Circumnavigating the Globe in East India Marine Hall](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-42-circumnavigating-the-globe-in-east-india-marine-hall.md): Some of PEM’s earliest objects are explored with Maritime Curator Dan Finamore as East India Marine Hall opens with a new installation. - [PEMcast 41: The storied life of Edmonia Lewis](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-41-the-storied-life-of-edmonia-lewis.md): As PEM opens the first retrospective of 19th-century sculptor Edmonia Lewis, the PEMcast looks at her remarkable life and work. - [PEMcast 40: Fashioning the World with Andrew Gn](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-40-fashioning-the-world-with-andrew-gn.md): In the latest PEMcast episode, Andrew Gn talks about his fashion designs, his influences and his love of collecting. - [PEMcast 39: Behind the scenes of PEM’s new Yu Kil-Chun Gallery of Korean Art and Culture](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-39-behind-the-scenes-of-pems-new-yu-kil-chun-gallery-of-korean-art-and-culture.md): The latest episode of the PEMcast looks at the new Korean gallery and how PEM became the first museum in the US to collect Korean art - [PEMcast Episode 038: Oh, wünderkammer, my wünderkammer](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-episode-038-oh-wunderkammer-my-wunderkammer.md): Curator Karina Corrigan peeks inside the wünderkammer in Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools: 300 Years of Flemish Masterworks - [PEMcast 37: Conjuring the Spirit World](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-37-conjuring-the-spirit-world.md): Episode 37 of the PEMcast takes us behind the scenes of PEM’s exhibition Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums - [PEMcast 36: The Book Arts of Moby Dick](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-36-the-book-arts-of-moby-dick.md): Phillips Library Director Dan Lipcan and Moby-Dick expert Nathaniel Philbrick discuss the epic novel and PEM’s exhibition on the book arts of Moby-Dick. - [PEMcast 35, Part 2: William Bentley as Curious Collector and Consultant](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-35-part-2-william-bentley-as-curious-collector-and-consultant.md): Part 2 of the PEMcast on Reverend William Bentley looks at how his collecting and consulting helped form PEM. - [PEMcast 35: The Curious Life of Reverend William Bentley](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-35-the-curious-life-of-reverend-william-bentley.md): The PEMcast looks at the life and legacy of Salem's Reverend William Bentley. - [PEMcast 34: Hanging with Bats](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-34-hanging-with-bats.md): Bats at PEM? Meet the small colony of live Egyptian fruit bats temporarily living in Salem. - [PEMcast 33: Time traveling with Curious Objects](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-33-time-traveling-with-curious-objects.md): We've turned the PEMcast over to the Curious Objects podcast Host Ben Miller. - [PEMcast 32: Restoring Justice after the Salem Witch Trials](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-32-restoring-justice-after-the-salem-witch-trials.md): We go behind the scenes and examine objects that belonged to the Salem Puritans and attempts to restore justice from the 17th century to today. - [PEMcast 31: Queerness and Creativity](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-31-queerness-and-creativity.md): Featured artists at PEM’s Midsummer Pride Party on June 23, Bill Crisafi and Hogan McLaughlin discuss queerness, creativity and collaboration. - [PEMcast 30: Following the Thread](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-30-following-the-thread.md): PEM’s podcast examines the cultural meaning and creative expression of hair, featuring contemporary artists Gu Wenda and Gio Swaby and the museum’s collection... - [PEMcast 29: Thangka, Travel and Transformation with Tsherin Sherpa and Robert Beer](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-29-thangka-travel-and-transformation-with-tsherin-sherpa-and-robert-beer.md): Tsherin Sherpa and Robert Beer tell their stories of migration, travel and identity revealed through traditional Tibetan Buddhist art. - [PEMcast 28: Drawn to Place](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-28-drawn-to-place.md): The PEMcast looks at Shelagh Keeley’s commissioned wall drawing, the objects that inspired it and the life of collector and former director Edward Sylvester... - [PEMcast 27 | Part 2: Love and Loss](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-27-part-2-love-and-loss.md): PEMcast host Dinah Cardin takes us into the life of fashion designer Patrick Kelly with curators Petra Slinkard, theo tyson & former partner Bjorn Amelan. - [PEMcast 27 | Part 1: Love and Loss](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-27-part-1-love-and-loss.md): PEM’s podcast, the PEMcast, explores the botanical drawings of Zachari Logan and themes of love and loss. - [PEMcast 26: Our Current Climate](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-26-our-current-climate.md): PEM’s podcast shares the work of featured artists who are sparking climate action. - [PEMcast 25: Embracing The Great Animal Orchestra and Tidying our Sonic Realm](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-25-embracing-the-great-animal-orchestra-and-tidying-our-sonic-realm.md): In this episode of the PEMcast, Dinah Cardin explores the instructions of sound ecologist Bernie Krause to embrace the sounds of nature - [PEMcast 24: A Fresh Lens on the Salem Witch Trials](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-24-a-fresh-lens-on-the-salem-witch-trials.md): PEM’s podcast explores the museum’s new exhibition on the Salem Witch Trials, featuring contemporary artists Frances Denny and Alexander McQueen. - [PEMcast 23: Postcard from Crystal Bridges](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-23-postcard-from-crystal-bridges.md): PEMcast producer Dinah Cardin travels to Crystal Bridges in Arkansas to learn why they co-organized In American Waters, a show about marine painting. - [PEMcast 22: Thank You, Mr. Peabody, Father of Philanthropy](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-22-thank-you-mr-peabody-father-of-philanthropy.md): Join host Dinah Cardin as she dives into the history of George Peabody, the father of philanthropy in America, and how this relates to PEM. - [PEMcast 21 | Part 2: Sea Shanties and the Environment](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-21-part-2-sea-shanties-and-the-environment.md): We continue Episode 21 of the PEMcast with Part 2, an episode dedicated to PEM’s new Climate and Environment Initiative. - [PEMcast 21 | Part 1: The Sea Shanty Craze](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-21-part-1-the-sea-shanty-craze.md): The pandemic's sea shanty craze prompted PEM to look into the library archive of sheet music and talk to experts. - [PEMcast 20: Just breathe](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-20-just-breathe.md): A year into the pandemic, the PEMcast looks at London-based artist Zarah Hussain's breath-themed geometric works. - [PEMcast 019: The Legacy of Salem's Witch Trials](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-19-the-legacy-of-salems-witch-trials.md): In Salem, people are cautious, paranoid. They avoid other people and are fearful about a thing they can’t see or touch. Rumors fly. Science is questioned. - [PEMcast 18: Alterations](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-18-alterations.md): Crisis leads to creativity: Facial coverings have given legions of creatives a reason to dust off their sewing machines and start sewing masks. - [PEMcast 17: Life at Sea](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-17-life-at-sea.md): The PEMcast series on creative constraints continues with maritime curator Dan Finamore's story of life at sea for a 19th century mariner. - [PEMcast 16: Creative Constraint](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-16-creative-constraint.md): In this episode of the PEMcast, Dinah reports from the streets of Salem, MA to show how COVID-19 has altered our city. - [PEMcast 15: The Struggle](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-15-the-struggle.md): Shortly after an exhibition opening of works by Jacob Lawrence, guest comments sparked a conversation about inclusion and diversity at PEM. - [PEMcast 14: Be here now](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-14-be-here-now.md): Hosts Dinah Cardin and Chip Van Dyke explore how artist Kimsooja's work calms the mind for thousands of visitors. - [PEMcast 13: #newpem](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-13-newpem.md): The PEMcast returns with an episode all about change as the museum opens a new 40,000-square-foot wing. - [PEMcast 12: Immersive experiences | Part 3](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-12-immersive-experiences-part-3.md): Learn more about immersive experiences at PEM in this special PEMcast episode. - [PEMcast 11: Immersive experiences | Part 2](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-11-immersive-experiences-part-2.md): How can museums heighten a sense of empathy and wonder? Increasingly, immersive environments and multisensory experiences are coming into play. - [PEMcast 10: Immersive Experiences | Part 1](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-10-immersive-experiences-part-1.md): We’ve been noticing here at PEM and in the greater art world that the “i” word keeps popping up. Today we center on the theme of immersive environments. - [PEMcast 9: The Winter Caretaker](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-9-the-winter-caretaker.md): A PEM exhibition about Childe Hassam inspires an interview with Alex de Steiguer about her work as the winter caretaker of Star Island. - [PEMcast 8 | Part 3: The Crushers](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-8-part-3-the-crushers.md): A crumbling chateau in the Pyrenees and its owner Karina Waters are featured in this episode of the PEMcast. - [PEMcast 8 | Part 2: Building Stories](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-8-part-2-building-stories.md): The PEMcast looks at innovative ways that historic houses are run and experienced. - [PEMcast 8 | Part 1: Historic House Crush](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-8-part-1-historic-house-crush.md): This historic house series on the PEMcast kicks off with historic preservation in Salem. - [PEMcast 7: Blue & White Magic](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-7-blue-white-magic.md): Episode 7 of the PEMcast dives deep into porcelain to coincide with the exhibition Asia in Amsterdam: The Culture of Luxury in the Golden Age. - [PEMcast 6: Getting Outside](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-6-getting-outside.md): Episode 6 of the PEMcast goes beyond the walls of the museum to public art initiatives like outdoor demonstrations of Theo Jansen’s Strandbeests. - [PEMcast 5: Epic America](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-5-epic-america.md): Episode 5 of the PEMcast examines the life of one of America’s most famous 20th century painters, Thomas Hart Benton. - [PEMcast 4: Good As Gould](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-4-good-as-gould.md): Episode 4 of the PEMcast discovers the hidden legacy of Nathaniel Gould in furniture-maker Phil Lowe and collector Tim Leavy. - [PEMcast 3: Growing Up Curious](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-3-growing-up-curious.md): PEMcast hosts interview local kids and their experiences of PEM, as well as a woman working to make UK museums more kid friendly. - [PEMcast 2: Makers](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-2-makers.md): The PEMcast hosts get inspired by Theo Jansen’s Strandbeests and explore the idea of the maker with Curator Trevor Smith. - [PEMcast 1: Music](https://www.pem.org/pemcast/pemcast-1-music.md): In the first episode of the PEMcast, released in 2014, the hosts look at some of PEM’s most musical moments. ## Pemcast Index - [Pemcast Index](https://www.pem.org/pemcast.md) ## Press & News - [Staff Unionization Vote](https://www.pem.org/press-news/staff-unionization-vote.md): PEM staff have announced their intention to unionize. - [PEM Origami Exhibition Shines a Light on an Evolving Artform](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-origami-exhibition-shines-a-light-on-an-evolving-artform.md) - [PEM appoints Daniel Draper as Chief Financial Officer](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-appoints-daniel-draper-as-chief-financial-officer.md): PEM is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Draper, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer - [PEM presents a new major retrospective on the design work of Isamu Noguchi](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-presents-isamu-noguchi-i-am-not-a-designer.md): PEM presents a new major retrospective on the design work of Isamu Noguchi - [Peabody Essex Museum Announces Leadership Transition](https://www.pem.org/press-news/peabody-essex-museum-announces-leadership-transition.md): Lynda Roscoe Hartigan, PEM's Executive Director and CEO, will become Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM). - [PEM exhibition spotlights the 250th anniversary of American independence](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-exhibition-spotlights-the-250th-anniversary-of-american-independence.md): PEM Exhibition Spotlights the 250th Anniversary of American Independence - [PEM presents documentary shorts exhibition as part of Salem 400+](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-presents-documentary-shorts-exhibition-as-part-of-salem-400.md): PEM presents Beyond the Broom: Salem Short Films, an exhibition featuring more than 60 short documentaries by local filmmakers. - [First major retrospective exhibition of acclaimed 19th-century Black, Indigenous sculptor debuts at PEM](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-debuts-the-first-major-retrospective-exhibition-of-acclaimed-19th-century-black-indigenous-sculptor.md): PEM presents the first major museum retrospective exhibition of acclaimed 19th-century Black and Indigenous sculptor Edmonia Lewis. - [New Installation Honors 200th Anniversary of PEM’s East India Marine Hall](https://www.pem.org/press-news/new-installation-honors-200th-anniversary-of-pems-east-india-marine-hall-2.md): The Peabody Essex Museum is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the museum’s first permanent gathering and exhibition space, East India Marine Hall - [PEM’s Brick Box pop-up shop opens Friday, August 1](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pems-brick-box-pop-up-shop-opens-friday-august-1.md): PEM Shop's new Brick Box pop-up shop opens August 1 in Salem. - [PEM Reaffirms Climate Leadership with expanded initiative](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-reaffirms-climate-leadership-with-expanded-initiative.md): PEM has recommitted to a three-year renewable energy agreement with ENGIE Resources LLC (ENGIE Resources), a subsidiary of ENGIE North America Inc. - [PEM Presents the North American debut of Andrew Gn: Fashioning the World](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-presents-the-north-american-debut-of-andrew-gn-fashioning-the-world.md): Experience the North American debut of acclaimed Singaporean fashion designer and visual artist Andrew Gn. - [New PEM Exhibition Invites Discovery and Deeper Understanding of Our Northernmost Forest](https://www.pem.org/press-news/new-pem-exhibition-invites-discovery-and-deeper-understanding-of-our-northernmost-forest.md): This summer, PEM invites you to explore the last remaining stretches of true wilderness. - [PEM Presents Iconic Works & the History of American Art in a new light](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-presents-iconic-works-the-history-of-american-art-in-a-new-light.md): This summer, PEM takes visitors on a journey across time, and through medium and identity, surveying 200 years of American painting and sculpture. - [PEM announces exhibitions and programming to celebrate Salem 400+ in 2026](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-announces-exhibitions-and-programming-to-celebrate-salem-400-in-2026.md): PEM is pleased to announce a slate of exhibitions and programming for 2026 that support the quadricentennial celebration and preexisting Indigenous history - [New Gallery Dedicated to PEM’s Historically Significant Collection of Korean Art and Culture Opens May 17, 2025](https://www.pem.org/press-news/new-gallery-dedicated-to-pems-historically-significant-collection-of-korean-art-and-culture-opens-may-17-2025.md): This spring, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) opens a landmark installation of the museum’s remarkable Korean collection. - [PEM Announces 2025 Exhibitions and Programming](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-announces-2025-exhibitions-and-programming.md): The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) announces an exciting lineup of new exhibitions and programming for 2025. - [Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools: 300 Years of Flemish Masterworks makes its East Coast debut at PEM](https://www.pem.org/press-news/saints-sinners-lovers-and-fools-300-years-of-flemish-masterworks-makes-its-east-coast-debut-at-pem.md): New exhibition explores flemish renaissance painters who radically changed european art. - [PEM launches partnership with Enchroma to enable color-blind visitors to see artworks in vibrant hues](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-launches-partnership-with-enchroma-to-enable-color-blind-visitors-to-see-artworks-in-vibrant-hues.md): PEM launches partnership with Enchroma to enable color-blind visitors to see artworks. Enchroma glasses to be offered to visitors beginning Thursday, November... - [PEM Announces New Architecture Walking Tours To Accompany Chilling Fall Lineup of Events](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-announces-new-architecture-walking-tours-to-accompany-chilling-fall-lineup-of-events.md) - [Largest-ever International Exhibition of Indigenous Australian Art to Tour to the Peabody Essex Museum](https://www.pem.org/press-news/largest-ever-international-exhibition-of-indigenous-australian-art-to-tour-to-the-peabody-essex-museum.md): Largest-ever International Exhibition of Indigenous Australian Art to Tour to the Peabody Essex Museum - [New PEM exhibition explores “unicorns of the sea”](https://www.pem.org/press-news/new-pem-exhibition-explores-unicorns-of-the-sea.md): This fall, the PEM invites visitors to dive deep into the world of narwhals. - [New PEM exhibition explores our enduring fascination with the supernatural](https://www.pem.org/press-news/new-pem-exhibition-explores-our-enduring-fascination-with-the-supernatural.md): This fall, PEM invites you to explore the essential role art and objects played for mediums and magicians “communicating” with the dead - [New installation explores how we navigate and understand the world around us](https://www.pem.org/press-news/new-installation-explores-navigation-as-a-way-to-make-sense-of-the-world.md): PEM invites you to navigate your way through a field of geographic globes as part of an installation conceived by Argentinian artist Agustina Woodgate. - [Peabody Essex Museum celebrates its gardens and green spaces with designation as an arboretum](https://www.pem.org/press-news/peabody-essex-museum-celebrates-its-gardens-and-green-spaces-with-designation-as-an-arboretum.md): With more than nine acres of trees and historic plantings, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) has been designated as a Level 1 Arboretum. - [Two fascinating new jewel-box-sized exhibitions open at PEM](https://www.pem.org/press-news/two-fascinating-new-jewel-box-sized-exhibitions-open-at-pem.md): PEM presents two exhibitions this spring that are compact in space, but mighty in their beauty and impact. - [PEM offers month-long collaborative community art project to create a Marie Watt jingle sculpture](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-offers-month-long-collaborative-community-art-project-to-create-a-marie-watt-jingle-sculpture.md): PEM will soon kick off a month-long collaborative art project with PEM Prize recipient Marie Watt (Seneca Nation). - [Nationally-touring exhibition celebrates Ethiopia’s vibrant culture and rich artistic legacy](https://www.pem.org/press-news/nationally-touring-exhibition-celebrates-ethiopias-vibrant-culture-and-rich-artistic-legacy.md): PEM invites visitors to explore the vibrant culture and rich artistic legacy of Ethiopia in a new exhibition making its New England debut this spring. - [PEM appoints Gevelyn McCaskill as Chief Financial Officer](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-appoints-gevelyn-mccaskill-as-chief-financial-officer.md): PEM is pleased to announce the appointment of Gevelyn McCaskill as the museum’s next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). - [Reimagine your relationship with the planet during February School Vacation Week](https://www.pem.org/press-news/reimagine-your-relationship-with-the-planet-during-february-school-vacation-week.md): PEM invites you on a transformative journey to reimagine your connection with the living planet. - [PEM & NAGPRA](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-nagpra.md): In January 2024, the federal government issued updated regulations to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - [PEM Appoints David Snider as Director of Learning and Civic Engagement](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-appoints-david-snider-as-director-of-learning-and-civic-engagement.md): PEM proudly announces the appointment of David Snider as Director of Learning and Civic Engagement, effective February 20, 2024. - [Peabody Essex Museum elects new Board Chair, Jennifer M. Borggaard](https://www.pem.org/press-news/peabody-essex-museum-elects-new-board-chair-jennifer-m-borggaard.md): Today, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) announces the election of Jennifer M. Borggaard as its next Chair of the Board of Trustees. - [Yao Wu Appointed as PEM’s Huang Family Curator of Chinese Art and Culture](https://www.pem.org/press-news/yao-wu-appointed-as-pems-huang-family-curator-of-chinese-art-and-culture.md): Yao Wu Appointed as PEM’s Huang Family Curator of Chinese Art and Culture - [Reimagine your relationship with the planet through artwork and immersive experiences that reveal a more sustainable future](https://www.pem.org/press-news/reimagine-your-relationship-with-the-planet-through-artwork-and-immersive-experiences-that-reveal-a-more-sustainable-future.md): This winter, the Peabody Essex Museum invites you on a transformative journey to reimagine your connection with the living planet. - [PEM Announces October Lineup of Exhibitions and Eerie Events](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-announces-october-lineup-of-exhibitions-and-eerie-events.md): PEM is celebrating October in Salem with a month of Halloween-related exhibitions and special programming. - [PEM Strengthens Curatorial Team with Key Hires](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-strengthens-curatorial-team-with-key-hires.md): PEM is pleased to announce the appointment of three exceptional individuals to its curatorial team. - [Meet Winged Creatures of the Night in PEM’s Fall Exhibition, Bats!](https://www.pem.org/press-news/meet-winged-creatures-of-the-night-in-pems-fall-exhibition-bats.md): PEM presents Bats! — live and up close — in a multisensory exhibition that explores the wondrous world of bats and our connections with them. - [PEM presents New England debut of Gio Swaby: Fresh Up](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-presents-new-england-debut-of-gio-swaby-fresh-up.md): This summer, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents the New England debut of Gio Swaby: Fresh Up. - [PEM Appoints Sue Kim as Chief Philanthropy Officer](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-appoints-sue-kim-as-chief-philanthropy-officer.md): PEM Appoints Sue Kim as Chief Philanthropy Officer - [PEM Announces Summer Lineup of Festivals, Parties, New Exhibitions and More](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-announces-summer-lineup-of-festivals-parties-new-exhibitions-and-more.md): PEM invites visitors to a summer-long celebration honoring community, identity and self-expression. - [PEM Announces TikTok Creator-in-Residence Program](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-announces-tiktok-creator-in-residence-program.md): PEM announces the launch of a TikTok Creator-in-Residence program – the first of its kind for any U.S. art museum. - [PEM receives prestigious prize at 2023 Association of Art Museum Curators awards ceremony](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-receives-prestigious-prize-at-2023-association-of-art-museum-curators-awards-ceremony.md): PEM receives prestigious prize at 2023 Association of Art Museum Curators awards ceremony - [New Exhibition at PEM Celebrates Black Community, Identity and Power](https://www.pem.org/press-news/new-exhibition-at-pem-celebrates-black-community-identity-and-power.md): PEM invites visitors to explore a compelling compilation of photographs from African diasporic culture - [PEM Presents Extraordinary Immersive Installation by Leading Contemporary Artist Gu Wenda](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-presents-extraordinary-immersive-installation-by-leading-contemporary-artist-gu-wenda.md): PEM presents a monumental installation that immerses visitors in a vision of shared humanity, global connectivity and mass participation. - [PEM reinstalls Fashion & Design gallery to feature Boston entrepreneur Yolanda Cellucci](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-reinstalls-fashion-design-gallery-to-feature-boston-entrepreneur-yolanda-cellucci.md): PEM will unveil more than 100 fresh works from the museum’s global fashion and textile collection, including nearly 40 recent acquisitions - [New PEM Exhibition Spotlights Contemporary Asian Filmmakers](https://www.pem.org/press-news/new-pem-exhibition-spotlights-contemporary-asian-filmmakers.md): PEM presents 54 short videos in an exhibition exploring the role of hope in contemporary art and activism. - [PEM Collection Center enhanced by generous donation from philanthropists James B. and Mary Lou Hawkes](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-collection-center-enhanced-by-generous-donation-from-philanthropists-james-b-and-mary-lou-hawkes.md): PEM announces that longtime museum supporters James B. and Mary Lou Hawkes have made a significant donation to enhance PEM’s 120,000-square-foot Collection... - [Peabody Essex Museum and Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Announce Return of Historic Salem Witch Trial Documents](https://www.pem.org/press-news/peabody-essex-museum-and-massachusetts-supreme-judicial-court-announce-return-of-historic-salem-witch-trial-documents.md): PEM and the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) of Massachusetts begin the transfer of court documents from the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. - [Boundaries and boundary-breaking in Himalayan Art](https://www.pem.org/press-news/boundaries-and-boundary-breaking-in-himalayan-art.md): PEM presents Spirits: Tsherin Sherpa with Robert Beer, an exhibition that explores the forces of tradition and innovation through Himalayan art. - [PEM’s collection inspires monumental drawing installation](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pems-collection-inspires-monumental-drawing-installation.md): PEM presents an exhibition featuring a multidisciplinary artist known for monumental site-specific wall drawings. The work of Canadian artist Shelagh Keeley - [PEM taps Kurt T. Steinberg, Ed. D. as Chief Operating Officer](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-taps-kurt-t-steinberg-ed-d-as-chief-operating-officer.md): PEM is pleased to announce that Kurt T. Steinberg, Ed. D., will serve as the Museum’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) as of January 17, 2023. - [PEM wins Mass Save Climate Leader® Award](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-wins-mass-save-climate-leader-award-commits-to-renewable-energy-contract-to-offset-100-of-electricity-consumption.md): PEM has been awarded the inaugural Mass Save Climate Leader® Award for energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions - [Laika to celebrate Paranorman’s 10th anniversary in the ‘Halloween capital of the world’](https://www.pem.org/press-news/laika-to-celebrate-paranormans-10th-anniversary-in-the-halloween-capital-of-the-world.md): A partnership with the Peabody Essex Museum honors town as inspiration for ParaNorman’s fictional ‘Blithe Hollow’ setting. - [PEM presents Eerie Events this October](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-presents-eerie-events-this-october.md): This October, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) offers an action-packed month of Eerie Events programming to celebrate the season. - [New exhibition explores how the camera transformed 19th-century China](https://www.pem.org/press-news/new-exhibition-explores-how-the-camera-transformed-19th-century-china.md): (PEM) presents Power and Perspective, a new exhibition that explores how the camera transformed perceptions of 19th-century China. - [Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain and PEM present: Ana Roxanne in Concert on July 1, 2022](https://www.pem.org/press-news/fondation-cartier-pour-lart-contemporain-and-pem-present-ana-roxanne-in-concert-on-july-1-2022.md): Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain and PEM present a musical performance celebrating the final weeks of The Great Animal Orchestra. - [1980s Fashion Icon Celebrated at PEM](https://www.pem.org/press-news/1980s-fashion-icon-celebrated-at-pem.md): PEM presents an exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of the late fashion designer Patrick Kelly. - [Significant collection of Japanese Cloisonné enamels to be donated to PEM](https://www.pem.org/press-news/significant-collection-of-japanese-cloisonné-enamels-to-be-donated-to-pem.md): PEM is pleased to announce that it will receive a generous gift of Japanese cloisonné enamels from renowned scholar and collector, Dr. Fredric T. Schneider. - [PEM & Essex County Learning Community Partner to Honor Public School Employees](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-essex-county-learning-community-partner-to-honor-public-school-employees.md): PEM and the Essex County Learning Community (ECLC) announce the launch of “Ring the Bells for Public School Employees." - [PEM appoints Stephanie H. Tung as its Byrne Family Curator of Photography](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-appoints-stephanie-h-tung-as-its-byrne-family-curator-of-photography.md): The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) announces the appointment of Stephanie Hueon Tung as the museum’s new Byrne Family Curator of Photography. - [Immersive biodiversity exhibition extended due to popular demand](https://www.pem.org/press-news/immersive-biodiversity-exhibition-extended-due-to-popular-demand.md): PEM and the Fondation Cartier are proud to announce a seven-week extension of the North American premiere of The Great Animal Orchestra. - [Significant collection of glass donated to PEM](https://www.pem.org/press-news/significant-collection-of-glass-donated-to-pem.md): PEM is pleased to announce that it has received a generous and inspiring gift of the glass collection of New York-based philanthropists, Betty and Carl... - [New exhibition at PEM invites a meditation on loss, grief, and healing](https://www.pem.org/press-news/new-exhibition-at-pem-invites-a-meditation-on-loss-grief-and-healing.md): PEM presents Zachari Logan: Remembrance, an exhibition that invites visitors to reflect on the power of loss and the healing potential of grief. - [PEM spotlights the ongoing fight for educational equality with its new exhibition](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-spotlights-the-ongoing-fight-for-educational-equality-with-its-new-exhibition.md): PEM presents an exhibition drawn from its Phillips Library collection that explores how the 19th century struggle for educational rights began in Salem. - [New exhibition celebrates the brief creative life and legacy of a self-taught designer who challenged fashion](https://www.pem.org/press-news/new-exhibition-celebrates-the-brief-creative-life-and-legacy-of-a-self-taught-designer-who-challenged-fashion.md): PEM presents an exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of the late fashion designer Patrick Kelly, whose meteoric rise in fashion remains unprecedented - [PEM celebrates Earth Day with two new exhibitions & special April school vacation week](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-celebrates-earth-day-with-two-new-exhibitions-special-april-school-vacation-week.md): PEM presents two exhibitions and special April School Vacation Week programming that explore the climate crisis and our role in it. - [PEM announces endowment of Curator of Native American and Oceanic Art and Culture](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-announces-endowment-of-curator-of-native-american-and-oceanic-art-and-culture.md): PEM announces that longtime museum supporters will endow the Museum’s position of Curator of Native American and Oceanic Art and Culture. - [PEM shows a changing planet through the eyes of two artists](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-shows-a-changing-planet-through-the-eyes-of-two-artists.md): PEM presents an exhibition of two artists, award-winning nature photographer Stephen Gorman and beloved New Yorker artist Edward Koren. - [PEM Announces an Open Call for Street Musicians](https://www.pem.org/press-news/pem-announces-an-open-call-for-street-musicians.md): PEM invites street musicians of all types to apply to perform at the PEM Prize Party and Festival on May 21–22, 2022. ## Press and News - [Press & News Landing](https://www.pem.org/press-news.md): View our latest announcements and press releases regarding various happenings and exhibitions at Peabody Essex Museum. 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