ADMISSION. Adults $20, seniors (65 and over) $18, students (with ID) $12, youth (16 and under) and Salem residents free (does not apply to student tour groups). Members are and Corporate Members are admitted free to all sites and special exhibitions.
Who is Peabody in Salem Massachusetts?
In 1692, several people from the area were accused of witchcraft, and three John Proctor, Giles Corey, and Martha Corey were executed. Birthplace of George Peabody for whom the town of Peabody was named in 1868, at 205 Washington Street.
How big is the Peabody Essex Museum?
The main entrance to the museum
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Does the Peabody Essex Museum have parking?
The museum is straight ahead and a parking garage is on your right. To park, you may use the Museum Place parking garage on New Liberty Street. From the garage, take the stairs or elevator down to M level and proceed south toward the Essex St. exit of the Museum Place Mall.
What is the Peabody Essex Museum known for?
Before the new buildings, the P.E.M. was known for its collection of shrunken heads, carved ivory, and other curios. But today, it is has some of the country's most important collections of American and Asian art and design.
How long does it take to walk through Peabody Essex museum?
We explored the museum on our own, not on a formal tour. Depending on your area of interest, you can spend anywhere from 1-3 hours.