Halloween in Salem Starts Here
Begin your adventure at PEM with walking tours, eerie events and the only authentic collection of witch trials objects in Salem.
Exhibitions on view
Exhibition
The Salem Witch Trials 1692
Ongoing
Exhibition
Isamu Noguchi: "I am not a designer"
On view September 19, 2026–January 3, 2027
Exhibition
Salem Stories
Ongoing
Exhibition
East India Marine Hall
On view through January 2, 2030
Salem Walking Tours
Walking Tour
Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders and Literary Legends
Tours run at select times Thursdays-Mondays through Sunday, November 17.
Walking Tour
Brick by Brick: Salem's Hidden Architectural Stories
Tours run at select times Thursdays-Mondays through Sunday, November 17.
Walking Tour
Sinister Streets & Salem Stories
Tours run at select times Thursdays-Mondays through November 6.
Tour
Ropes Mansion Self-Guided Tour
Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am–4 pm through October 18
Know before you go: October FAQs
The Halloween season brings roughly one million visitors to the city every October. Expect crowds, plan ahead and take public transportation whenever possible.
Parking downtown can be limited, especially during October. We suggest that you arrive early, carpool, take an Uber or hop on the MBTA commuter rail. If you plan to drive, take a look at the available parking options here.
When you purchase a general admission ticket, you will have access to restrooms throughout the museum. The nearest public porta-potties are located next to the National Park Service Center off of Armory Park, across the street from the museum’s main entrance (they are generally installed in late August). The full list for Salem’s public restroom access can be found here.
Read about our options at pem.org/access and fill out our Accommodation and Accessibility form if you’d like to request a wheelchair, sign language assistance or other resources during your visit. PEM is certified Sensory Inclusive and partners with KultureCity.
Head down to 318 Essex Street to see the exterior of our historic Ropes Mansion decorated in the style of the classic ‘90s film from October 23 through November 3. Snap a selfie and tag @peabodyessex! To tour the interior, please purchase tickets HERE.
Visitors who enjoy reading and exploring in detail may spend up to an hour in The Salem Witch Trials 1692. Since this is a smaller gallery space, we encourage you to try our Witch Trials Walk, too. This audio-guided walking tour offers an in-depth explanation of the infamous events of 1692 and takes you through historic sites around downtown Salem.
Yes! You’re more than welcome to step out of the museum and head back inside the galleries before we close. Last re-entry is at 4:45 pm. Just be sure to keep your admissions tag with you. Read our full ticketing policies.
We have family-friendly drop-in art making every weekend. Visit the Create Space Studios of check out the Main Atrium from 3–4:30 pm on Fridays or 1–3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays for seasonal art activities! Kids are also encouraged to touch and explore every day in The Pod.
Tickets to Yin Yu Tang are available to reserve in person and online HERE.