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

Salem Haunted Happenings 2025 transforms Massachusetts’ most bewitching city into the ultimate Halloween destination this October. This month-long celebration brings together over a million visitors for parades, haunted tours, marketplaces, and spooky surprises around every cobblestoned corner. Starting October 1st, Salem becomes a living, breathing Halloween wonderland where history meets modern magic. Experience the Magic of Salem Haunted Happenings 2025

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

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

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

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

As Salem prepares to commemorate its quadricentennial in 2026, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) has announced an impressive slate of exhibitions and programming that will enrich the Salem 400+ celebration. These initiatives perfectly embody the core mission of Salem 400+ to honor our past, celebrate our present, and envision our future by weaving together the diverse stories of our community

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

Summer in Salem 2024 is in full swing, and Destination Salem has a list of suggested events that will entertain all interests in the coming months. From the sounds of the Jazz and Soul Festival to the sights of the Maritime Festival, the next months will be lively in Salem. The restaurant scene in Salem is diverse and plentiful, and

On View: August 3, 2024 – February 23, 2025 SALEM, MA – This summer, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents an intriguing Argentinian artist, Agustina Woodgate, installation. Titled Ballroom, this exhibit invites visitors to rethink the significance of maps and globes. In this installation, the gallery floor is covered with globes that have been meticulously sanded to erase all geographical information,