Peabody Essex Museum

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October 10, 2025
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Haunted Happenings
MUSIC

Experience Silent Film as It Was Meant to Be: Nosferatu with Live Orchestra at PEM

by Alyssa Conary
Experience Silent Film as It Was Meant to Be: Nosferatu with Live Orchestra at PEM Arpeggione Ensemble brings 1922 horror classic to life with historically accurate score and period instruments on October 25 Salem, Massachusetts – This October, the Peabody Essex Museum offers something you can’t stream at home: the chance to experience the 1922 silent film Nosferatu: A Symphony
October 10, 2025
September 5, 2025
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Creative Advocacy Series
Creative Collective Events

Coffee, Capital, and Human Change: What Happens When We Dare to Reimagine Community Support.

by John Andrews
The energy in the Peabody Essex Museum‘s atrium on September 4 was unique. Furthermore, it was not the polite enthusiasm of typical morning panels, but the electric charge of people recognizing transformative change. As leaders gathered for Creative Capital: Investing in Community, organized by PEM in partnership with Creative Collective, they weren’t just discussing programs. Indeed, they were witnessing how
September 5, 2025
May 25, 2025
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Peabody Essex Museum
Salem

Andrew Gn Exhibition Debuts at Peabody Essex Museum This Fall

by John Andrews
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
May 25, 2025
April 15, 2025
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Peabody Essex Museum
Salem

Explore North America’s Last Great Wilderness at PEM’s Boreal Forest Exhibition

by John Andrews
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
April 15, 2025
April 15, 2025
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Arts and Culture Advocacy Series
Creative Advocacy Series

Massachusetts Creative Economy Leaders Unite with Lawmakers to Address Support Gap

by John Andrews
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
April 15, 2025
April 4, 2025
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Peabody Essex Museum
Salem

Explore 200 Years of Diverse American Art at PEM’s Groundbreaking Exhibition

by John Andrews
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
April 4, 2025
November 26, 2024
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ART
Peabody Essex Museum

Journey Through 300 Years of Flemish Masterworks at PEM’s Groundbreaking Exhibition

by John Andrews
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
November 26, 2024
August 28, 2024
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ART
City of Salem

Dive into the Mysterious World of Narwhals at PEM’s New Exhibition

by John Andrews
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
August 28, 2024
April 21, 2024
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ART
Peabody Essex Museum

Join the Peabody Essex Museum for a Collaborative Community Art Project with Marie Watt

by John Andrews
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
April 21, 2024
August 14, 2023
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Peabody Essex Museum
Salem

PEM Strengthens Curatorial Team with Key Hires in Salem, MA

by John Andrews
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
August 14, 2023