Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center

About

Located at 2 New Liberty Street across from the Peabody Essex Museum and the Museum Place Garage, a central location to all the museums, restaurants, and attractions, and information available, the Visitor Center is the perfect place to begin your tour of Salem.

Portable toilets are currently available next to the Visitor Center, and indoor restrooms are accessible during operating hours.

History and Culture

The Salem Visitor Center, originally known as the Salem Armory, was the headquarters and training facility for the Second Corps of Cadets, tracing back roots to the 18th century. When fire destroyed the building in 1982, the remaining drill shed was converted into the Salem Armory Visitor Center in 1994. At the center, National Park staff and volunteers share information on Essex County and the area’s special historic sites.