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      Group Bookings

      What better way to enjoy PEM than with a group?

      If you are interested in curriculum-based programs or booking a visit for a school group, explore our student tours.

      Questions? Contact us at grouptours@pem.org or 978-542-1514.

      Plan your visit

      Learn how to book your next group tour at PEM.

      When to Book
      Self-guided groups require a minimum of one week’s advance notice. If you would like to add a guided tour to your visit, we require a minimum of three weeks’ advance notice. To book your tour, please contact grouptours@pem.org.

      Group Fees
      Self-guided visits: $16 per adult/senior
      Guided Tours: $20 per adult/senior

      A group consists of a minimum of 10 participants. The maximum group size is determined on a case-by-case basis. Price includes one complimentary adult admission for every 20 paying adults. For bus tour groups, the driver and tour operator receive complimentary admission. Please be advised that library passes, MTA cards, PEM membership and PEM complimentary passes will not be accepted with a group reservation. Payment is due upon arrival.

      Please note: If your group needs to cancel a tour, please notify the Group Tour Department a minimum of 48 hours prior to your arrival. All cancellations made after 48 hours may be subject to a $25 cancellation fee.

      Motor Coach Parking
      Motor coach parking is available in designated spots throughout the city. Your driver may drop off and pick up your group at the museum’s Groups Entrance on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall or by the main entrance at the corner of Essex Street and 2 New Liberty Street.

      Arriving for Your Visit
      We will confirm your entry point and arrival time during the booking process. Upon arrival, the group leader should check in with the associate at the Groups Entrance. For groups taking a guided tour, please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. Your driver may drop off and pick up your group at the museum’s Groups Entrance on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall or by the main entrance at the corner of Essex Street and 2 New Liberty Street.

      Guided and Self-Guided Tours

      Customize your visit with these tour options.
      Please schedule all tours at least three weeks in advance.

      Self-Guided Audio Tour: Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese House

      Length: 30 minutes | Cost: Included with admission

      Immerse yourself in Chinese art and culture through a visit to Yin Yu Tang. The home of the Huang family for over 200 years, this house was relocated to the Peabody Essex Museum from southern China in 2003 and depicts life for eight generations of the Huang family.

      20 people maximum. Larger groups will be divided accordingly. Groups are booked for a designated time slot.

      Guided Tour: Highlights of PEM

      Length: 1 hour | Cost: $20 per adult

      Discover outstanding artistic and cultural creativity from around the world. As the oldest continuously operating museum in the country, PEM is home to objects from around the globe that open our eyes to the multilayered and interconnected world of creative expression. Visit a selection of powerful works unique to PEM and explore the history of this one-of-a-kind museum.

      Guided Tour: Collection-Focused Tour

      Length: 45 minutes | Cost: $20 per adult

      Enjoy a deep dive into one of PEM’s collection areas. Choose a tour that focuses on Native American and American art, Maritime art, Asian Export art or Fashion and Design.

      Guided Tour: Special Exhibition Tour

      Length: 30 minutes to 1 hour | Cost: $20 per adult

      An experienced guide introduces your group to a current special exhibition. From rotating exhibitions to hands-on experiences, our galleries offer something for everyone to enjoy. Subject to availability.