Interactive & educational tour of the Salem Witch Museum
Dramatic presentation based on authentic trial documents
Stage sets with life-size figures, costumes & narrations
Truth, lies & stereotypes about witches through present day
Expert insight into the ongoing phenomenon of the witch hunt
Interactive & educational tour of the Salem Witch Museum
Dramatic presentation based on authentic trial documents
Stage sets with life-size figures, costumes & narrations
Truth, lies & stereotypes about witches through present day
Expert insight into the ongoing phenomenon of the witch hunt
Audio guide in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, and Russian.
Total price is € 11, taxes included
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 Washington Square
North Salem 01970
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 Washington Square
North Salem 01970
Step back in time to 1692 with a visit to the Salem Witch Museum. Experience the darkness of the Salem Witch Trials, learn about the changing interpretations of witches through the years, and get a closer look at the frightening phenomenon of witch-hunting that's still prevalent in the present day.
Your tour begins with a dramatic presentation based on actual documents from the trials. Through the use of life-size figures, stage sets, and stirring narration, you can feel as if you've been transported through time to 17th-century Salem. Learn about the origins of the witch-hunting mania, the factors the spurred the craze, and the 19 men and women who were put to death by hanging, as well as more than 150 who were sent to jail.
In the second exhibit, a live guide takes you through the evolving interpretation of witches, from the prophetic sisters in Macbeth to Elizabeth Proctor in the Salem Witch Trials to the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz. Hear about the ancient origin of Wicca and its role in society today, and then learn the tried-and-true formula for a witch-hunt—fear plus trigger equals scapegoat. See how this equation has led to catastrophic examples of contemporary witch-hunts, like the internment of Japanese Americans after the attack on Pearl Harbor and the McCarthy hearings on Communism. By shedding light on this formula, the museum hopes to prevent further iterations of these heartbreaking events.
Admission to the Salem Witch Museum
Portions of the experience guided with live commentary in English
Headsets available for commentary in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin & Russian
Children aged 5 and younger are complimentary.
Opening hours are typically 10 AM–5 PM daily, with extended hours in July, August, and October. Please check before you go.
Note that in the month of October, the lines at the museum can be long, with waits of up to 30 minutes.
The museum is closed on on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, and closes at 3 PM on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
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3.9 out of 5
Don’t waste your money! This was a total waste of time. I enjoyed driving around the town more and looking at the cute houses. This place is a joke!
A verified traveller
The "museum" was considerably smaller than anticipated and had very few exhibits. Photographs are not allowed. It is really more of a narrative presentation regarding the circumstances that started the witch trials in Salem.
Christina J
United States
My 4 granddaughters and we loved it. Well done, nice gift shop. Staff very nice and helpful
Janice B
United States
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