Open Thursday–Monday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Founded in 1799 and located in the heart of downtown Salem, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) holds Salem’s only collection of authentic objects from the infamous witch trials. Explore the exhibitions “The Salem Witch Trials 1692” and “Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums” or visit the iconic Ropes Mansion, made famous as Allison’s house in “Hocus Pocus.” Check out ongoing exhibitions of maritime art, fashion and design and local history and tour Yin Yu Tang, a 200-year-old house transported from China.
See all our fall events at pem.org/halloween.

The Salem Witch Trials 1692
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex St
Open 10:00 am–5:00 pm, Thursday–Monday
See Salem’s only collection of authentic objects owned and touched by the people involved in the witch trials and take our free witch trials walking tour. Learn more at pem.org/witchtrials.

Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex St
Opens Sept. 14
10:00 am–5:00 pm, Thursday–Monday
Can spirits return? Embark on an interactive journey through the history of séances and magic shows from the age of Harry Houdini. Featuring live magic shows in the gallery every Saturday! Learn more at pem.org/spiritworld.

Ghost Box Pop-Up Shop
135 Essex Street
Shop Halloween-themed treasures from local artists, plus books and home decor related to our exhibitions. Browse gifts at shop.pem.org.