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Salem Witch Museum

Washington Square North, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-1692
Ranked #24 of 36 attractions in Salem
2.5 of 5 stars 232 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Specialty Museums
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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Binghamton, New York
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

I notice a lot of negative reviews on this museum but overall I found the museum to be a decent presentation of what happened in 1692. Yes you do sit up against the walls of the room and yes the figures are in need of help but I noticed the group of kids on a field trip who were in... More

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Tannersville, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Friendly, polite staff. Nice tour guides that tried to make the stories come to life. A lot about the true nature of witches. More

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See 7 more reviews by CJGo for Salem
northshore, ma
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

you have to go at least once. we bring out of state family to visit Salem's highlights and this is the first stop. More

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Portland, Maine, United States
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

This was a great experiance, and my husband and I had a good time. We enjoyed the museum. However, it is more like a show, with wax figures going through the timeline of events. Not a traditional museum with artifacts. Still totally worth the time and money. More

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Iowa City, Iowa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Probably could have been better, but did a great job of telling the story of the Witch Hysteria. There were no special effects, but that was OK. More

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Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

A great place to visit if on vacation or just looking for something local to see. Guaranteed to see a lot in Salem if visit in October!! Have brought kids and adults here; all have enjoyed the visit. Highly recommend going here- is for any & all ages. More

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orlando
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125 reviews 125 reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
104 helpful votes 104 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This museum harkens back 50 years plus, to the 1960's and is in need of a giant face lift. You are led into a darkened sanctuary of an old and beautiful church, with high expectations. you are seated around the walls of the room, and Soon a recorded voice comes out of nowhere and begins to tell the history of... More

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Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

If you are into Witches and that type of thing than this is the place for you. My wife and I did this because we were here and wanted to check it out. It was interesting and there was some stuff that I learned about witches and the Salem witch trials, but it was a little cheesy. I guess if... More

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Eleanor, WV
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

If you are looking for a concise review of the Witch Trials, this attraction would satisfy. Our guide did an excellent job of discussing the era and the history. If you are expecting more, you will be disappointed. The display stations are in desperate need of updating and appear very phony in a few places. The gift shop offered little... More

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ottawa
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

We arrived about 20 minutes before the show and were directed to read the displays on the walls which basically told the story of what took place in Salem in the 1600's. We were then lead into a large room with life size dispalys that were lit up while a recorded voiceover told the story of Salem and the witch... More

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