
Andrew Gn Exhibition Debuts at Peabody Essex Museum This Fall
This September, our arts community has an extraordinary opportunity to explore the intersection of global culture and high fashion as the Peabody Essex Museum presents the North American debut of Andrew Gn: Fashioning the World. Opening September 13, 2025, this remarkable exhibition invites us to discover how one designer’s vision transformed cross-cultural inspiration into internationally acclaimed fashion. A Designer Who

Explore North America’s Last Great Wilderness at PEM’s Boreal Forest Exhibition
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and stories of our planet’s largest remaining intact forest in the new exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum, which opens this summer with the Boreal Forest exhibition. July 26, 2025 – September 27, 2026 Discover Earth’s Northern Crown Jewel Stretching like a sparkling halo across the northern hemisphere, the North American boreal forest remains

Massachusetts Creative Economy Leaders Unite with Lawmakers to Address Support Gap
Yesterday morning, Creative Collective had the honor of co-hosting a Legislative Networking Breakfast with the Peabody Essex Museum. The breakfast brought together cultural leaders and elected officials from across our region for a vital conversation about the creative economy in Massachusetts, focusing on community support and civic engagement. The Massachusetts creative economy faces unique challenges that require dedicated advocacy and

Explore 200 Years of Diverse American Art at PEM’s Groundbreaking Exhibition
Discover how American artists have shaped our nation’s narrative through PEM’s stunning new exhibition featuring iconic works from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. This summer, Salem’s Peabody Essex Museum invites art enthusiasts to journey through two centuries of American artistic innovation with “Making History: 200 Years of American Art from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.” Opening June

Journey Through 300 Years of Flemish Masterworks at PEM’s Groundbreaking Exhibition
Step into a world where saints ascend to heaven, lovers exchange tender glances, and fools dance through life with abandon. This winter, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites visitors to experience an unprecedented collection of Flemish masterworks that transformed European art forever. Opening December 14, 2024, “Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools: 300 Years of Flemish Masterworks” showcases approximately 130 rarely-seen

Dive into the Mysterious World of Narwhals at PEM’s New Exhibition
The mysterious world of narwhals. Get ready for an Arctic adventure right here in Salem! The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) is bringing the fascinating world of narwhals to life with its upcoming exhibition, “Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend.” Opening on September 28, 2024, this family-friendly showcase will run until June 15, 2025, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the lives

Join the Peabody Essex Museum for a Collaborative Community Art Project with Marie Watt
This May, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites the Salem community and beyond to participate in a unique, month-long collaborative art project. PEM, in collaboration with the 2019 PEM Prize recipient Marie Watt (Seneca Nation), is excited to create a cloud-like sculpture made from tin jingles. This sculpture will be unveiled at the 16th annual Salem Arts Festival on June

PEM Strengthens Curatorial Team with Key Hires in Salem, MA
The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem, MA, is growing and enhancing its curatorial team by hiring three outstanding individuals. These new members will bring fresh and innovative perspectives to PEM’s world-renowned collections of art and culture. This exciting news emphasizes the museum’s commitment to sharing art and culture in novel ways, engaging audiences, and fostering partnerships. Fresh Perspectives on

Meet winged creatures of the night in PEM’s fall exhibition, Bats!
Bats! Opens on September 9, 2023 – PEM’s fall exhibition, Bats! Accompanied by a unique Bat Box Pop-Up Shop & Bat Public Art Installation SALEM, MA – The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents Bats! — live and up close — in a multisensory exhibition that explores the wondrous world of bats and our connections with them. As the only mammals