Peabody Essex Museum guide: ticket prices, hours and what to see

Updated in September 2026, this Peabody Essex Museum guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, transport, accessibility and what to see. The Peabody Essex Museum is an art and culture museum in Salem, Massachusetts, combining fine art, Asian export art and maritime history with a…

Real Pirates Salem: practical guide for first-time visitors

Real Pirates Salem is a museum in Salem, Massachusetts, built around real treasure recovered from the wrecked pirate ship Whydah Gally. This guide was updated in July 2026. The museum was recently featured on History Channel's Beyond Oak Island, a detail many older guides don't…
One of the scenes inside the Salem Witch Museum,

Salem Witch Museum: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

Uncover the story of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials at the Salem Witch Museum. This visitor guide, updated in October 2026, covers ticket prices, opening hours and what to see. The first time I walked into the converted Gothic church on Washington Square in Salem,…
One of many witches in Salem, Massachusetts.

A first time visitor’s guide to Salem, Massachusetts

Planning a trip to Salem, Massachusetts? From witch trials to maritime history, here is my essential guide for first-time visitors to Witch City. What makes Salem unique? In 1692, Salem went very dark indeed. The strange behaviour of a few children descended into a blizzard…
One of many witches in Salem, Massachusetts.

Salem, Massachusetts: From witch trials to Halloween central

Explore Salem, Massachusetts, site of the 1692 witch trials. See how the city embraced its past to become a Halloween destination for visitors today. Cry Innocent in Salem, Massachusetts On the stand, Bridget Bishop is doing herself no favours. She’s failing to hide her contempt…