Salem Witch Museum

Highlights / General details

In January of 1692, the daughter and niece of Reverend Samuel Parris of Salem Village became ill. When they failed to improve, the village doctor, William Griggs, was called in. His diagnosis of bewitchment put into motion the forces that would ultimately result in the death by hanging of nineteen men and women. In addition, one man was crushed to death; seventeen others died in prison, and the lives of many were irrevocably changed.

The Salem Witch Museum brings you there, back to Salem 1692. Visitors are given a dramatic history lesson using stage sets with life-size figures, lighting and a narration - an overview of the Witch trials that consumed Salem, Massachusetts. In our exhibit, Witches –Evolving Perceptions, our guests come away recognizing that the accused “witches” of 1692 were no different than the Japanese-Americans encamped during World War II and blacklisted Communist of the 1950s. All are challenged to think of Witch-Hunts taking place today.

Inclusion

Museum entrance. A half hour audio / visual overview regarding the witch trials of 1692, and a fifteen minute guided tour regarding the history of witches, witchcraft and witch hunts. Price includes both exhibits.

Exclusion

Hotel pick-up/drop-off, Food, beverage and Gratuity.

Hours of operation

Open year round. 10:00am - 5:00pm. July and August 10:00am - 7:00pm. Extended hours in the month of October. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Duration

Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Additional Information Presentations start every half hour from 10:00am to 5:00pm from September through June. 10:00am to 7:00pm during July and August with extended hours during the month of October. Last presentation of the day starts 30 minutes prior to closing.

Location 19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, MA 01970. The museum is on route 1A - diagonally across from the Common in downtown Salem.

Additional Information

Presentations start every half hour from 10:00am to 5:00pm from September through June. 10:00am to 7:00pm during July and August with extended hours during the month of October. Last presentation of the day starts 30 minutes prior to closing.

Location

19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, MA 01970. The museum is on route 1A - diagonally across from the Common in downtown Salem.

Policies *For the month of October – due to high demand we recommend that you arrive by 12:00pm to ensure ticket availability. A group is considered 10 or more guests.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation