Peabody Essex Museum Exhibits

Peabody Essex Museum    

www.pem.org
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(2.2K) · Art museum in Salem, United States
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Through its exhibitions, programs, publications, media and related activities, PEM strives to create experiences that transform people's lives by broadening their perspectives, attitudes, and …
Through its exhibitions, programs, publications, media and related activities, PEM strives to create experiences that transform people's lives by broadening their perspectives, attitudes, and knowledge of themselves and the wider world.

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Mar 28, 2025
Great museum with many things to see, including the ancestral home of the Huang family known as Yin Yu Tang. There are many other galleries to visit as well.Full review by Robert E
Mar 27, 2025
This was an ideal rainy day touristy activity. There were exhibits that referenced the local history but there were also special exhibits from far and wide. There are plenty of clean bathrooms inside…Full review by MarMarMarirene
Feb 10, 2025
I saw little of this museum aside from the Chinese house but I strongly recommend a visit here. You do have to get timed entry to the Chinese house, and you’re not allowed to stay in it for more than…Full review by Gioia R
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Facts

Established:1799
Located:161 Essex Street
Director:Lynda Roscoe Hartigan
Type:Art museum

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Wi-Fi
Good for kids
Accessible

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Why don’t you allow people from South Carolina into your museum, even though MA daily Covid cases exceed …
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Why don’t you allow people from South Carolina into your museum, even though MA daily Covid cases exceed SC’s, and the overall MA Covid death rate per 100,000 population is almost double that of SC?
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Hello, and thank you for your question. The health of our staff and guests is our highest priority. PEM requires all visitors to comply with the Massachusetts COVID-19 Travel Order, …
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Hello, and thank you for your question. The health of our staff and guests is our highest priority. PEM requires all visitors to comply with the Massachusetts COVID-19 Travel Order, found on the mass.gov website.
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Answer by Melissa W · Nov 19, 2020
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Any recommendations for lodging?
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Hawthorn Hotel was easy walking distance to everything.
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driving insttructions from Brookline Ma
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Storrow Drive to Rte 1 North/Tobin Bridge Rte 1 North to Rte 114 East (Salem) Follow to Downtown Salem Left on Essex Street Park in lot or Garage. OR: Google Maps or Waze …
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Storrow Drive to Rte 1 North/Tobin Bridge Rte 1 North to Rte 114 East (Salem) Follow to Downtown Salem Left on Essex Street Park in lot or Garage. OR: Google Maps or Waze apps. Train: Green line to North Station to Salem: walk from station
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How long does the tour take?
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I would suggest an hour or more to stroll and admire but you can definitely fast pace if ypu are in a hurry. So the perfect answer depending on your level of attention to details...
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I would suggest an hour or more to stroll and admire but you can definitely fast pace if ypu are in a hurry. So the perfect answer depending on your level of attention to details... we admired some artworks longer than others and we skipped others. We were there 2 hrs. Enjoy your trip.
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What is the admission price?
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Adults $20, Seniors $18, Students (with ID) $12, Members, Youth (16 and under) and Salem, MA. residents (with ID) admitted free.
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How do I become a member? How do I renew my membership?
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You can join or renew your membership online, in person or by contacting the Membership team at [email protected] or 978-542-1641.
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