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Salem Witch Museum


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 42 attractions in Salem
Traveler Description: Visitors experience the panic of the Witch Trials of 1692 through this museum's dramatic use of sets and lighting.
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Attraction type: History museum, Specialty museum
Address: Washington Square North Salem, MA 01970
Tel: 978-744-1692

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2 of 5 stars
magnoliasouth   6 contributions
Mobile, Alabama
Dec 8, 2009

I was really excited about this and was sadly disappointed. I believe I have figured out why they do not want photos taken of the diorama they call an exhibit, because it is in fact a diorama and not an actual exhibit. The front room has information about the trials and victims of accusations. That part is interesting to a... more

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4 of 5 stars
orbops   83 contributions
Scottsdale, Arizona
Nov 24, 2009

We went to this attraction first, and were glad we did! You enter a hall that reminds me of the Hall of Presidents at Disneyland (without the animatronics). It goes through the history of what started the Witch Trials, and how the Trials played out. Read the plaques in the waiting area first, and it provides additional details concerning the... more

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4 of 5 stars
MeghanA8   7 contributions
Oct 30, 2009

It was a kinda cheezy as a museum but the dioramas were awesome! The show was kinda cool! I highly recomend it as a attraction to go to becuase you learn alot! P.s the best part was the scene with giles corey being pressed. I got alotta awesome pics of that! more

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4 of 5 stars
BrughBabe22   11 contributions
Pittsburgh, PA
Oct 29, 2009

If you are not interested in a typical museum, this is for you. We loved the story telling of the museum. It isn't very long but informative. more

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3 of 5 stars
livingformehols   1 contribution
UK
Oct 21, 2009

We enjoyed our visit to the museum and learned a whole lot about the trials. In one area there was info on the walls and a lady led us through them then we moved onto the dramatic format which told the stories. Luckily I had got a BOGOF voucher from visit mass.com and this made the difference as the presentation... more

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1 of 5 stars
steelerfan09   2 contributions
Pittsburgh,Pa
Oct 19, 2009

Went today and left half way through the tour-very boring and sheer waste of money. more

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3 of 5 stars
ChrissyRob2006   22 contributions
North Attleboro, Massachusetts
Oct 13, 2009

I went to the Salem Witch Museum on October 10th. My friend and I went with our significant others who had never been to Salem before. We told them this museum was not to be missed for first timers to Salem! After the presentation they thought we were crazy! I was quite disappointed with the presentation. It hadn't changed since... more

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5 of 5 stars
mercerguy323   4 contributions
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Oct 11, 2009

I rate this my # 1 attraction! You walk into a large open room with an illuminated red circle built into the floor. It has the names of the 19 people hanged in Salem in 1692 on it. You sit on chairs and benches opposite one another and listen to a narrated historical account of the happenings in 1692 while... more

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1 of 5 stars
roushmom   5 contributions
Corydon, Indiana
Oct 9, 2009

If staring at mannequins while a cheesy monologue drones on is your idea of a good time - this is your kind of place. I still can't believe I wasted my time and money on this. You're herded into a room, then lights illuminate static scenes from the period while an overly dramatic and loud narration describes them to you... more

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4 of 5 stars
TravelGal59Boston   1 contribution
Boston
Oct 7, 2009

The Salem Witch Museum, housed in an old church, is the perfect setting for informing the public of what happened in 1692. There are pictures in the waiting area that explains the details of the Witch Hysteria of 1692 and possible reasons it happened. I was very impressed with the presentation. Half way through you get to move to the... more

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Salem Witch Museum Address

Washington Square North, Salem, MA 01970
Tel: 978-744-1692