Discover Salem Passport

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Destination
Boston, United States

Program details

Discover “The Witch city” and let Salem, Massachusetts surprise you with its diverse and eclectic mix of history, art, architecture, entertainment, and culture. Explore the intriguing history of the city at The House of Seven Gables, the Peabody Essex Museum, and the Salem Witch Museum, whilst using the famous Salem Trolley, a narrated shuttle service, to travel between destinations in season.


Explore The House of Seven Gables where architecture, maritime history, and literature come to life. This collection of 9 buildings features the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion; New England’s oldest surviving mansion built in 1668 and made famous by novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne. Explore the rooms of this beautiful building and take a stroll through its charming seaside gardens.


Proceed to the Peabody Essex Museum, which, in addition to its vast collection of art and cultural artifacts from around the world, features a hands-on education center, numerous parks, period gardens, and 24 historic properties. Take in history and culture at every corner and relax at the café and restaurant, browsing through the award-winning museum shop.


Salem is intrinsically associated with witchcraft and its infamous trials of the 17th century with interest in the Witch Hysteria remaining extremely high. Learn all about the famous events that took place in this city at Salem Witch museum, featuring fascinating exhibits that bring the trials to life. The exhibit "Witches Evolving Perception" traces the myths of this mysterious religion, while other museum exhibits tell of the hundreds accused of and tried for practicing witchcraft.


Meeting/pick-up point: The House of the Seven Gables: 115 Derby Street Salem, MA. Peabody Essex Museum : 161 Essex Street Salem, MA. Salem Witch Museum: 19 1/2 North Washington Square Salem, MA


Start/opening time: The House of the Seven Gables: 10am to 7pm daily