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Welcome! The tours below are designed for you and a friend or family member to explore at your own pace, and are overviews of popular collections at PEM.
PEM in an Hour
Director Lynda Roscoe Hartigan shares her favorite objects. Rosario Ubiera-Minaya, Executive Director of Lynn’s Raw Art Works, narrates the Spanish version of this new audio tour. Included with museum admission.
Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home
Yin Yu Tang, a 200-year-old Chinese house, was relocated to the Peabody Essex Museum from southeastern China in 2003. Explore the stately 16-bedroom home that offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Huang family. Included with museum admission.
The Salem Witch Trials Audio Walking Tour
Learn about the infamous events of 1692. PEM curators and experts share a behind-the-scenes perspective of some of the most compelling stories in Salem.
This tour starts inside the museum and is included with museum admission. Please note: A Wi-Fi enabled device is needed and use of headphones is recommended. Some of this material may be difficult for younger audiences. This tour is generously supported by the George S. Parker Fund.
Ropes Mansion
Located at 318 Essex Street, the Ropes Mansion was built in the Georgian style from 1727-1729 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the home’s furnishings depict the lives of the three sisters who renovated it in the 1890s. Open for self-guided tours on weekends from May through October.
PEM Walks: Historic House Audio Tours
Explore PEM Walks, an audio tour series that takes you by 15 remarkable buildings in Salem with PEM’s Content Producer Dinah Cardin and Manager of Historic Structures Steven Mallory. Included with museum admission.