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SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

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About Salem

“Still making history.”

That’s our tagline, but it’s so much more. It’s everything that made Salem come to life, and everywhere we’ll go next. It’s witches, and ocean ships, making waves through literature, settlers, pirates and trading.

And it’s all right here. What will you learn?

 

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Pinhole Cameras with Patricia Scialo

April 19th

Program will be held at Old Town Hall and is open to the public during April school vacation week, made possible through a mini-grant from the city of Salem. Explore...

Celebrating Yin Yu Tang

April 19th

Join us as we continue to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cultural exchange project that brought Yin Yu Tang to PEM! For this school vacation week, travel across the...

Dragon Quest at the PEM

April 19th

Learn about dragons in art and tradition around the world in a scavenger hunt that takes you across the museum. See if you can find all nine dragons — if...

Adopt a Dino

April 19th

Children will stuff their own dinosaur plush, create accessories, and learn about crystal magic! This workshop is limited to 8 children, pre-registration is required. Under age 4 may attend with the help...

Yin Yu Tang Film Screenings

April 19th

Learn about the Yin Yu Tang home as well as daily life and celebrations in rural China through this series of documentary shorts. “One Day in Ping Wei” Follow a...

Drop In: Potion Brewing

April 19th

Calling all witches and wizards! Join a Witch Apprentice in testing your “Potion Master” skills by brewing up a magical potion of your own. Come in anytime between 12:00PM – 3:00PM....

Traditional Chinese Paper Cutting with Zhonghe (Elena) Li

April 19th

Same-day tickets are required for this timed workshop; capacity is limited. Tickets are available at the Information desk. Spring has arrived! Frogs and ducks are appearing in neighborhood ponds. Chipmunks...

420 SMOKE 'N PAINT

April 19th

Join the Salem Art Gallery to celebrate 420 with a Smoke N’ Paint event. Paint a Satanic scene while enjoying adult activities! 21+ event. No painting experience necessary! Instruction, inspiration,...
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The all-new Destination Salem app is now available for iOS and Android! Download the app to get the latest updates on everything Salem, including events, museums and attractions, shop, restaurants, parking and more.

Use the app during this year’s Salem Haunted Happenings for updates on parking availability, restrooms, and special events. And keep the app all year long for all the latest on Salem’s annual festivals, including Salem’s So Sweet, Salem Arts Festival, Salem Heritage Days, and more.

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The printed version of the 2023 Salem Guide is available, order your FREE copy by clicking here! Find all of the information you need, all in one place. Download our 2023 Digital Flipbook & Map Of Downtown Salem.

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Salem has so much history, but also so much happening today. Learn more by reading our blog!

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