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SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

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About Salem

“Still making history.”

That’s our tagline, but it’s so much more. It’s everything that made Salem come to life, and everywhere we’ll go next. It’s witches, and ocean ships, making waves through literature, settlers, pirates and trading.

And it’s all right here. What will you learn?

 

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Celebrating Yin Yu Tang

April 18th

Join us as we continue to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cultural exchange project that brought Yin Yu Tang to PEM! For this school vacation week, travel across the...

Dragon Quest at the PEM

April 18th

Learn about dragons in art and tradition around the world in a scavenger hunt that takes you across the museum. See if you can find all nine dragons — if...

Flower Power Slime Potions

April 18th

Children will mix, mash, drop, and stir their very own Spring themed slime creation. Students will get to take home their slime. Our magical employeeswill guide children in creating their...

Flower Power Slime Potions

April 18th

Children will mix, mash, drop, and stir their very own Spring themed slime creation. Students will get to take home their slime. Our magical employeeswill guide children in creating their...

Pinhole Cameras with Patricia Scialo

April 18th

Program will be held at Old Town Hall and is open to the public during April school vacation week, made possible through a mini-grant from the city of Salem. Explore...

Traditional Chinese Paper Cutting with Zhonghe (Elena) Li

April 18th

Same-day tickets are required for this timed workshop; capacity is limited. Tickets are available at the Information desk. Spring has arrived! Frogs and ducks are appearing in neighborhood ponds. Chipmunks...

Flower Power Slime Potions

April 18th

Children will mix, mash, drop, and stir their very own Spring themed slime creation. Students will get to take home their slime. Our magical employeeswill guide children in creating their...

Under the Sea Storytime: Tales & Touch

April 18th

Join us during April school vacation week for a special family event where we will be “diving in” to all things under the sea! Come enjoy some ocean-themed stories, songs,...
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App

The all-new Destination Salem app is now available for iOS and Android! Download the app to get the latest updates on everything Salem, including events, museums and attractions, shop, restaurants, parking and more.

Use the app during this year’s Salem Haunted Happenings for updates on parking availability, restrooms, and special events. And keep the app all year long for all the latest on Salem’s annual festivals, including Salem’s So Sweet, Salem Arts Festival, Salem Heritage Days, and more.

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Free Guide

How will you spend your visit to Salem, MA?

The printed version of the 2023 Salem Guide is available, order your FREE copy by clicking here! Find all of the information you need, all in one place. Download our 2023 Digital Flipbook & Map Of Downtown Salem.

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Salem has so much history, but also so much happening today. Learn more by reading our blog!

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