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Salem Wax Museum of Witches & Seafarers

288 Derby St., Salem, MA 01970
978 740 2929
Ranked #33 of 36 attractions in Salem
2.0 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
Traveler Description: Composed of eerily life-like London made wax figures that depict Salem's vivid history from its founding in 1626 through the terrifying Hysteria of... more »
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Went on a trip here while in highschool. Had a blast More

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Chelmsford
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

The best part of this experience was using the restroom. That's the only entertainment I got for my $8... More

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Randolph, Massachusetts
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

The exhibit makes you feel for the people who lived through the witch trials. More

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Gloucester, Massachusetts
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

Very few wax elements. Expected a little more than the 1 room museum. More

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Salem MA
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012
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This is THE worst attraction in Salem. The wax figures are embarrassingly poorly executed, the history even worse. Little expense or thought was used here. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011

This museum is really interactive. I have been many times, both as a child with school and as an adult. It is a true blend of all the good aspects of the various witch-themed things in Salem. There is a room full of activities and stuff for kids to touch. It is cool for adults too. The only drawback is... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2011

One word disappointed! Salem is by far my favorite place I've ever visited and this museum if you want to call it that was the biggest waste of 8 bucks I've ever spent! Everything was junk and it took not even ten minutes to get through! So sad bc Salem is amazing and there are so many great attractions to... More

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Hopedale, Massachusetts
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2011

In October they host six different events. We tried five of them and either really enjoyed them or were bored to tears. Lets start with the good attractions. Frankenstein’s Laboratory: If you love being scared, you will love this attraction. Not a lot of imagination was put into this, but it will scare you. You walk down a pitch black... More

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St. Stephen, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2011

The displays need some updating, but overall the tour was okay. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2011

Do not stop here!!!!!!!! This was a waste of money and will end up making you feel like you were scammed. Of the 10-12 scenes 2 didn't have lights and a few had had broken hands and all for less than 10 minutes in a 1 room attraction. Even the shop downstairs could use some upkeep as its all run... More

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