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Salem Witch Museum

Salem Witch Museum

Address: 19 1/2 Washington Square North
Salem, MA

978-744-1692
www.salemwitchmuseum.com

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1.3 stars
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  • Not seasonal
  • No express entry
  • Good for families
  • Gift shop
  • Audio tour available
  • No guided tour available
  • Historically significant
  • No parking available
  • No restaurant or snack bar
  • Restrooms
  • Elevators
  • Disabled access
  • Reservations not necessary

Included admission free with the card.

Description
The Salem Witch Museum brings you back to Salem Village 1692. Visitors are given a dramatic history lesson using stage sets with life-size figures, lighting and narration. Learn about the word witch in 'Witches-Evolving Perception,' a provocative tour which examines the pagan midwife, stereotypical witch, modern witchcraft and the phenomenon of witch hunts. Do you believe in witches? Don't answer until you visit. The presentation is also available in Japanese, French German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Note:
Presentations run on the half hour and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cost without the card:
Adult (13+): $8.00
Child (3-12): $5.50
Hours:
Go Boston Card honored daily, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Closed
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day; Closes at 3:00 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Closed second and third weeks in January. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.
Driving:
The Museum is located on Route 1A across from the Salem Common. From Boston - Rt. 1N (Approx. 30 min. drive) - U.S. Rt. 1N, to Rt. 128 N, to exit 26 (Lowell St.) or Exit 25A (Rt. 114 E,). When you enter Salem, look for signs to Salem Visitor Center. The Museum is located on Rt. 1A N, across from the Salem Common, on route to the Salem Visitor Center.
Public Transportation:
Take the T: From Boston by Train (30 Minutes)- Newburyport/Rockport Line from North Station. At the Salem Station, come up to street level, walk down Washington St. Take your second left onto Church St. and walk 2 blocks to the Salem Witch Museum.

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Redemption Instructions:
Included admission with the Go Boston Card
Reservation Instructions:
In October, tickets to the Salem Witch Museum often sell out early in the day. Although lines move quickly, please plan on arriving by noon to check in at the admission desk and secure tickets.

The Go City Card is accepted until 5:30pm unless otherwise noted; during all other times standard admission will apply.

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1.3 stars
(based on 3 reviews)
0% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
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Don't waste your time here!
By A Touring Educator Verified Reviewer from Georgia on 7/20/2010
Pros:
Good timeline and history
Cons:
Diorama needs help Insanity in lines Renovating exterior Weak museum Poor presentation
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Salem Witch Museum:

Got there at 3:00pm on a Monday. People waiting in line out the door with no where to go for 30 min! No clear direction given. Presentation was difficult to watch, no good viewing site except for the center floor. Herded us through exhibit like cattle in numbers too large to see or read anything.

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Don't make a special trip!
By Ohio Traveler Verified Reviewer from Columbus, OH on 7/10/2010
Pros:
Informative, Interesting
Cons:
not much to it, Difficult to see stages
Best Uses:
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Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Salem Witch Museum:

The history behind Salem witch hunting is interesting. Our tour group was large and it was difficult to see and hear everything both in the auditorium and in the short museum walk. Don't make a trip to Salem just for this, but interesting if you have a few minutes to spare and can get in free with the GoBoston card.

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Salem Witch Museum
By Sandy from Montreal, Canada on 1/18/2010
Pros:
Interesting history
Cons:
Too elementary
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Salem Witch Museum:

The history is interesting but how the story is told is too elementary for high school students!The dumbies representing the characters have to go!

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