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Phillips House
141 reviews
#1 of 24 Museums in Salem
"If you would like to
tour
the home of a well off early 20th century family of philanthropists, travellers, and financiers, be sure to stop at Phillips House on one of Salem's loveliest streets...Chestnut St.The to..."
"This house has been meticulously maintained and, unlike many other historic houses, has all of the
original furniture
and furnishings."
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The House of the Seven Gables
2,908 reviews
#2 of 24 Museums in Salem
"The tour guides are well informed, & visitors will see lovely period
furnishings
in the gabled house, an early spice shop, a beautiful garden with period plantings, a spectacular lawn facing Salem Harbor, & Hawtho..."
"For the $16 entrance fee, you get a fantastic tour that covers the history and
architecture
of the building, its relationship to Hawthorne, a climb up the secret staircase (so cool!), a tour inside Hawthorne's bir..."
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Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre
421 reviews
#4 of 24 Museums in Salem
"The actor and
stories
for the show were good. he was talented and the 2 acts were perfect for October in Salem!"
"Our first time visiting Salem and our first excursion was with gallows hill and the
ghosts and legends
trolley ride."
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Witch House
1,102 reviews
#6 of 24 Museums in Salem
"That the house is also connected to the famous Salem witch trials adds to it's history and the
artifacts
there, but it was mostly a representative of early puritan living."
"If you are passing through Salem, be sure to stop here as well as some of the other lovely historic attractions and
museums
."
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Witch Dungeon Museum
780 reviews
#7 of 24 Museums in Salem
"Our "tour guide" Emma did an excellent job of introducing the live theater "trial" and then afterwards when she gave us the tour of the
recreated
dungeons."
"The reading is done by phenomenal actresses, as well as some background given by a very knowledgeable
tour guide
."
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Salem Witch Village
327 reviews
#9 of 24 Museums in Salem
"Witches, mystical spells, tarot cards, palm readings, hats,
costumes
, magical stones, potions."
"They have lots of restaurants & little cafe type place to get ice cream etc. it’s nice to
walk around
for a couple of hours."
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New England Pirate Museum
347 reviews
#11 of 24 Museums in Salem
"Like a lot of the
museums
in Salem, it is a guided tour through life-sized vignettes with mannequins, so it’s a little kitschy and, for my tastes, absolutely delightful."
"An awesome
museum
filled with information and it was really fun to walk through and see everything! Plus there is a surprise at the very end!"
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Salem Witch Museum
3,475 reviews
#13 of 24 Museums in Salem
"The
museum
gives a good background for how the events of the witch trials happened, and this is a must-see part of any visit to Salem, the gift shop is really nice too!"
"you can jump on and off anywhere as there are
museums
all over the city and each one of them is worth the trip alone!"
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Waite & Peirce Museum Store
2 reviews
#17 of 24 Museums in Salem
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Gedney House
7 reviews
#19 of 24 Museums in Salem
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Witch History Museum
281 reviews
#20 of 24 Museums in Salem
"They start you off in an auditorium like area where they give you a brief history of the eta.. than they take you down in to the basement to see
life size dioramas
.. they might have been made back in the 70’s and..."
"A must do, very informative, I have learned a lot in that
museum
!"
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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem
What are the best places for history museums in Salem?
These places are best for history museums in Salem:
The House of the Seven Gables
Witch House
Salem Witch Museum
Salem Witch Village
Witch Dungeon Museum
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Which places provide the best history museums in Salem for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly history museums in Salem:
Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre
Salem Witch Village
New England Pirate Museum
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Which places provide the best history museums in Salem for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking history museums in Salem:
Phillips House
The House of the Seven Gables
Witch House
Salem Witch Village
Salem Witch Museum
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Which places provide the best history museums in Salem for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking history museums in Salem:
Phillips House
The House of the Seven Gables
Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre
Witch Dungeon Museum
Salem Witch Museum
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Which places provide the best history museums in Salem for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in Salem:
Phillips House
The House of the Seven Gables
Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre
Witch House
Witch Dungeon Museum
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