--- title: Visit date: 2017-03-22T15:44:00-04:00 author: Caroline Herr canonical_url: "https://www.pem.org/visit" section: General Pages --- Visit # Welcome to PEM! Plan your visit [Buy tickets](/tickets) ![Lunar New Year 2018 at PEM. Photo by Kathy Tarantola/PEM.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/pem-org/general/Visit_1600_split_001_2023-09-21-201015_voht.jpg) Today's hours: 10 am–5 pm Monday 10 am–5 pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 10 am–5 pm Friday 10 am–5 pm Saturday 10 am–5 pm Sunday 10 am–5 pm ## Admission **Adults** **$25** **Seniors** (65+) **$23** **Students** (with ID) **$15** **Youth** (under 16) **Free** **Salem Residents** **Free** People who work in Salem receive free general admission upon presentation of a business card or employee ID at the admissions desk. *Read our* [*ticketing policies* ](https://www.pem.org/pem-ticketing-policies)*and see a full list of* [*complimentary admissions.*](https://www.pem.org/visit/complimentary-admission) [Buy tickets](/tickets) ## Address & Support **Peabody Essex Museum**  161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970 [**Google** ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/tYRrfeEifpdYTP2K8)[**M**](https://maps.app.goo.gl/tYRrfeEifpdYTP2K8)[**aps**](https://maps.app.goo.gl/tYRrfeEifpdYTP2K8) **Phone:**  [+1 (978)-745-9500](tel:+19787459500) **Email:**  **For visitors who are Deaf or hard of hearing:** [+1 (978)-740-3649](tel:+19787403649) **Program and ticket reservations:** [+1 (978)-542-1511](tel:+19785421511) ## How To Get Here Parking [Museum Place parking garage](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HYEXhGXu5aVoe1ey6) on New Liberty Street  [MBTA Commuter Rail Garage](https://maps.app.goo.gl/SMhM2igtCAKdZJGL8), 252 Bridge Street [South Harbor Garage](https://maps.app.goo.gl/j6Ni9B78hBf2GAX5A), 10 Congress Street [Municipal parking lot](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DupVwJATBkh7zCMc9) on St. Peter Street Limited on-street parking is available around Salem Common and at two-hour meters. Parking is extremely limited during September and October. By car **Take Route 128 North. NOTE: I-95 and Route 128 North share the same loop around Boston. When I-95 and Route 128 North divide, stay on Route 128 North to Exit 40A.** Take 114 East into Salem, following signs for the Peabody Essex Museum and Route 114. Approximately one mile after entering Salem, you will cross an overpass. As you come off the overpass, take the exit on your right. This puts you on Route 107/Bridge Street. Go straight through the light and take the second right onto St Peter Street. Go left at the stop sign and right onto New Liberty Street. PEM is straight ahead and a parking garage is on your right. By train Take the MBTA Commuter Rail (Newburyport/Rockport line) to Salem station. Follow the pathway indicated from the station, up the stairs or access ramp, until you have reached the street level (Bridge Street). At the intersection at Bridge and Washington Streets, proceed down Washington Street. Follow Washington Street, turning left onto the Essex Street pedestrian walkway. PEM is on your right at the end of the pedestrian walkway. PEM is approximately half a mile from the Salem station. To take a bus from the station, see the directions under "From Salem Depot." [MBTA Train Schedule](https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Newburyport/timetable) By bus **From Boston/Revere:** Take the No. 450 Haymarket/ Salem Depot bus or the No. 455 Wonderland/ Salem Depot bus to the stop at the intersection of Washington and Federal Streets in Salem. From the bus stop, proceed back down Washington Street, turning left onto the Essex Street pedestrian walkway. PEM is on your right at the end of the walkway. **From Salem Depot:** Take the No. 450 or 459 bus to the North Street stop at Lynde Street in Salem. From the bus stop, proceed down Lynde Street; turn right at Washington Street. Proceed down Washington Street, turning left onto the Essex Street pedestrian walkway. PEM is on your right at the end of the walkway. By ferry From Boston, board the Salem Ferry at the Boston Harbor City Cruises dock on Long Wharf for a relaxing 50-minute trip aboard a high-speed catamaran. The ferry docks at the Blaney Street Wharf on Salem’s historic waterfront, a short walk or cab ride from the museum. The ferry runs seasonally from mid-May through October. [Salem Ferry Schedule](https://www.cityexperiences.com/boston/city-cruises/salem-ferry/) ## Plan Your Visit ##### This weekend Whether it’s art making, live music or a curator talk, there's always something exciting going on at the museum. [This weekend at PEM](https://www.pem.org/events/this-weekend) ##### Exhibitions Did you know we've been collecting since 1799? Explore art and culture from around the world. [Learn more](https://www.pem.org/exhibitions) ##### Events PEM offers programs for all ages and interests. See what’s coming up next. [View calendar](https://www.pem.org/events) ##### Tours Guided and self-guided tours available. Peek inside our historic houses with seasonal Salem walking tours. [Book now](https://www.pem.org/visit/tours) ##### Families We’ve got you covered with hands-on art activities, a nursing room, and kid-friendly exhibitions. Browse our amenities for families. [Learn more](https://www.pem.org/visit/families) ##### Yin Yu Tang Tour a 200-year-old Chinese home. Timed tickets required. [Book now](https://www.pem.org/yin-yu-tang-a-chinese-home) Resources Accessibility at PEM Do you need a wheelchair, assisted listening device or other support? View our complete list of resources and reserve them for your visit. [Book ahead](https://www.pem.org/visit/accessibility) ![Visit Main Atrium 1600px](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/pem-org/images/Visit_MainAtrium_1600px.jpg) ## Atrium Café | **Café Hours** | | |---|---| | Monday | 10am - 5pm | | Tuesday | Closed | | Wednesday | Closed | | Thursday | 10am - 5pm | | Friday | 10am - 5pm | | Saturday | 10am - 5pm | | Sunday | 10am - 5pm | Enjoy entrees, soup, sandwiches, sweet treats and beverages, along with gluten-free and child-friendly options. Members receive a 10% discount. [Order online](https://order.toasttab.com/online/atriumcafe) ## FAQs ##### Does PEM offer free or discounted admission? PEM offers free or discounted admission to Salem residents, active military and veterans and more. See our full list of [complimentary admissions](https://www.pem.org/visit/complimentary-admission). ##### How long does it take to visit PEM? We suggest spending at least two hours to get the most of your visit. PEM covers three floors, 25 galleries and lots of space to explore, including exhibitions and interactive zones like the Art & Nature Center. If you only have a little time, check out our [highlights tour](https://www.pem.org/visit/tours/self-guided-audio-tours/pem-in-an-hour). Our regular hours are from 10 am–5 pm. ##### What is included in general admission? All exhibitions and galleries and some special events are included in general admission. (Special exhibitions do not cost extra.) Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home is included in general admission but requires a separate, timed ticket.  Ropes Mansion is no longer included with general admission. Check our events page to find out what events are happening on the day of your visit. ##### Do I need separate tickets or reservations for Yin Yu Tang and Ropes Mansion? Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home is included in general admission but requires a separate, timed ticket. Ropes Mansion requires an additional, timed ticket. Tours run on Saturdays and Sundays, May–October. *Ropes Mansion is now closed for the 2026 season.* ##### Can I take photos or use my phone inside PEM? Out of consideration for others, please silence your cell phone at all times and do not talk on the phone or use flashlight mode in the galleries. Taking photos without flash, for personal use only, is permitted, except where noted. Flash photography, video and the use of tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted. ##### Can I conduct professional photography or film shoots at the museum? PEM considers external filming and photography projects on a case-by-case basis. Engagement and portrait photography sessions, student filming and photography projects, media filming and photography requests, documentary film shoots, feature films and large film projects may incur fees. To learn more and to submit your project request, please use [our request form](https://pem.formstack.com/forms/photography_and_filming_request_form). All submissions will be reviewed and receive a response within two weeks. ##### Are service dogs allowed at PEM? Yes, service dogs are allowed at the museum, provided they are leashed and under the control of their owner, as required by law. In compliance with Massachusetts ADA regulations (MGL, C. 272, s. 98A), visitors with dogs may be asked if their dog is a service animal and what service/work/task they are trained to perform. At no time will the answers require disclosure of medical information. Please note: The only service animals permitted under Massachusetts law are dogs and miniature horses. No other animals will be permitted entry. ##### Is your museum sensory friendly? PEM is certified Sensory Inclusive™ and partners with [KultureCity](https://www.kulturecity.org/) to promote an accessible and positive experience for visitors with diverse sensory needs. Sensory sensitivities or challenges with sensory regulation are experienced by 1 in 6 individuals, including people with autism, dementia, PTSD and other conditions. The annual KultureCity certification process ensures that PEM staff members are trained on how to recognize and best serve guests with sensory needs, including how to appropriately and safely handle a sensory overload situation. Prior to your visit, adults and children can download the free [KultureCity app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kulturecity/id1359922217) to view the available sensory features and how to access them. ##### What accessibility options does PEM provide? PEM’s Visitor Resource Center offers standard and wide wheelchairs, strollers and rollators. Gallery stools are available to borrow throughout the museum. Visitors who are blind or have low vision can borrow Braille guides and large-print guides; we have large-print maps in English and Spanish, and EnChroma glasses for color blindness. PEM offers handheld translation devices that cover a wide range of languages. KultureCity sensory bags are located at the Visitor Resource Center. Assistive listening devices and ASL interpretation are available on request for public programs. To make a request or view our full list of options, please visit [pem.org/access](https://www.pem.org/visit/accessibility). ##### Can I bring a bag, backpack, stroller, or umbrella into PEM? All bags, including purses and handbags, brought into the museum are subject to search. Bags 18 x 13.5 x 10 inches or larger may not be brought into the galleries without a security inspection and pass. Backpacks and backpack baby carriers may not be worn on your back. If permitted to carry your bag, you will be asked to wear it on the front of your body. Umbrellas are also not permitted in the galleries. Lockers and cubbies are available near the Visitor Resource Center. Luggage can be stored only for the duration of your museum visit. ##### Can I leave and re-enter PEM during the same day? Yes! You’re more than welcome to step out of the museum and present your admissions tag to come back inside before we close. Last re-entry is at 4:45 pm. ##### Can I wear a Halloween costume in the museum?  Unfortunately, we don’t allow fully painted faces, wide-brimmed hats or protruding props and objects. You may wear your costume inside if it follows these rules. ![logo](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/pem-org/general/barrLogo.png) ![logo](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/pem-org/general/masscultcouncil.png) ![logo](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/pem-org/general/nationalendowment.png) PEM is supported in part by grants from the Barr Foundation, the Mass Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Stay up to date. Enter your email to sign up for our newsletter.