Connect with someplace familiar, learn about someone new, and share your Salem stories. Salem State University presents Mapping a Century of Salem, 1926 – 2026, from June 18 to September 14 at Old Town Hall in downtown Salem. Developed as part of Salem’s quadricentennial celebration, this free, public history exhibit examines the transformation of Salem over the past 100 years, combining ...
Essex Art Center's annual Salon Show features 150 artworks created by student artists of all ages, alongside a sale of original works. The opening reception coincides with ¡Fiesta en la calle!, the Center's free community block party.
Closing Reception: Saturday, October 3rd, 12- 2 PM (at 301 Cabot Street) “War-birds & adverts dance across my screen – like the birds of paradise. Mechanical marvels of stolen avian secrets. Ailerons and fuselage. Their hollow bones will be broken and poisoned by beasts created in their image.” -Campbell McLean Campbell McLean explores her queer-American experience ...
As part of the Montserrat Galleries Curatorial Mentorship program, Reflections in the Long Night is a group exhibition organized by Curatorial Assistant Madeline McGann. The exhibition explores divergent queer realities and how the participating artists materialize the complexity of finding oneself within cultural heteronormativity and amidst the pressures of everyday life. This show proposes queerness as a driving force of empowerment ...
Dive into the rhythms of Haiti and learn some cool beats with our hands-on music session!
Artist Talk: September 11, noon, H101. Open to the public Artists: Allyson Christopher, Christine Gauthier-Kelley, Sue Niemi, Leslie Pearlman Four Voices in Silk brings together four expert silk artists from Ten Pound Studio, Gloucester, whose vibrant, hand-painted works showcase the beauty and versatility of silk. Working directly on silk with traditional resist and dye techniques, these artists preserve the original ...
Reception + Gallery Talk: Sunday, September 27, 3-5PM Sunday at the Nut House celebrates a brief period in the development of three artists who came together with the renowned artist Maurice Sendak on Sundays in Ridgefield, Connecticut, in 2004-7 to draw from the model. They were brought together by Sendak, who wanted an occasional break from working long hours in ...
Fly into The Good Witch and Stay for a Spell! Step into the DIY Good Witch of Salem's Potion Bar, where you can mix your very own magical potion creations! Choose your ingredients, sprinkle in magical moondust, add in your golden heart intentions, and seal with a special charm to take home the enchantment!
The Salem Trolley is the best way to see Salem and to experience the Witch City’s unique and colorful past. Since 1982, Salem Trolley has set the standard for sightseeing tours and exceptional transportation north of Boston. The Salem Trolley provides visitors with a narrated one hour tour through beautiful and historic Salem. Explore Salem’s witchcraft trials of 1692 or ...
Several hundred objects displayed inside the historic hall from the museum's earliest years, marking the 200th anniversary of East India Marine Hall with stories from early collectors, trading partners and museum visitors alongside perspectives from people today.
More than 40 garments and ensembles from the early 1700s to today drawn from PEM's collection, tracing how generations of Salem residents expressed identity and belonging through fashion. On view in the Fashion & Design Gallery as part of Salem 400+.
More than 60 mini-documentaries by local filmmakers honoring the lesser-known stories of Salem's communities and traditions. Produced over seven years for the Salem Film Fest and presented as part of Salem 400+.
Rare and iconic American documents tied to Salem printer Ezekiel Russell, including two of the earliest broadside editions of the Declaration of Independence alongside Revolutionary-era manuscripts, newspapers and pamphlets. On view in the James Duncan Phillips Trust Gallery as part of Salem 400+.
Detailed LEGO recreations of five historic PEM properties (Ropes Mansion, John Ward House, Samuel Pickman House, Daniel Bray House and First Quaker Meeting House) by artist Jeff Chapman. On display at PEM Connect next to the museum's main entrance.
A bilingual, family-friendly exhibition exploring the biodiversity and global importance of the boreal forest through first-person stories, commissioned objects, interactive experiences and photography. Located in The Dotty Brown Art & Nature Center.
Through our Magical Transformations, children embrace their charms and express their individuality. Children can choose to transform into a Witch, Wizard, Mermaid, Fairy, or Unicorn!
Explore the magical world of Professor Spindlewink! Journey to magic realms and discover an enchanted forest, a crystal cave, a room of fantastic beasts and even an Ice Dragon. This amazing new attraction brings a fantastic fantasy world to life by allowing visitors to explore 6 magical realms. Children 5 and under are free!
Gather Witches and Warlocks! Create a unique witch's broom for your home or your altar. We walk you through designing and decorating your own custom witchcraft souvenir broom to bring a little bit of the magic of Salem home with you. We offer unique colors and design accessories to customize your broom, including trinkets and charms, colorful ribbons, and colorful ...
A goth, witch, vintage, artisan market, located outdoors in Derby Square, in the heart of Salem.
A guided walking tour featuring architectural treasures from PEM's collection, exploring Salem's notable structures from a millionaire's mansion to a working-class sailor's house. Meet the figures who built and lived in PEM properties like the John Ward House, Ropes Mansion and Daniel Bray House, and learn about landmarks like Derby Square, the Lyceum and the courthouses on Federal Street. 2 ...
