Notes & Notions from the Salem Witch Museum

Thanks to everyone for safety wishes, we seem to have fared Sandy with minimal damage.  However, there are other places in town who lost power, so if you’re planning to visit Salem today, it’s recommended that you call to find out if your destinations are open.

Questions about visiting the Salem Witch Museum?  Call 978-744-1692.

Travel Safely

For the safety of our staff and visitors the Salem Witch Museum will be CLOSED today,

Monday, October 29, 2012.

The reason so many people come to Salem in October is the festive atmosphere created by…so many people. It’s part of the excitement, chatting with fellow revelers and soaking up the atmosphere.   A few people who aren’t in the right frame of mind might grumble about the lines, crowds and traffic.  Prepare yourself with information, and embrace it all as part of the fun.

Tips for an enjoyable visit to Salem in October

1.  Check out Destination Salem’s online visitors’ brochure to help plan your trip.  You’ll find a helpful walking map of the downtown and waterfront area listing major attractions, shopping, restaurants and activities.  It also lists parking options and road closures (for parades) where applicable.  You can pick up the print version of the Destination Salem Guide & Map once you’re here at the Salem Witch Museum, at the National Park Visitor Center, or many other places throughout the city.

2.  Arrive as early as possible.  The Salem Witch Museum opens every day at 10:00am.  The earlier you arrive to purchase tickets, the more likely your preferred tour time will be available.

3.  Be flexible.  It is possible – and especially as we near Halloween very likely – for certain presentation times to be sold out.  Be prepared to opt for a different tour time.  Our presentations begin promptly at  :00 and :30 of each hour.  Presentations last approximately one hour.

4.  Anticipate lines or wait-times just about everywhere in downtown Salem the nearer we get to Halloween.  And, if there isn’t a line or wait, just be pleasantly surprised!

5.  Expect there to be some traffic the closer we get to Halloween.  Directions can be downloaded here, and it’s always possible to map out alternate routes into Salem, ie. Route 1A, Route 107 , Route 127.

Salem Witch Museum Hours for October, 2012

Day        Date      Open                Close

Mon      1-Oct     10:00am               5:00pm

Tue        2-Oct     10:00am              5:00pm

Wed      3-Oct     10:00am               5:00pm

Thu        4-Oct     10:00am               8:00pm

Fri           5-Oct     10:00am               10:00pm

Sat          6-Oct     10:00am               10:00pm

Sun        7-Oct     10:00am               8:00pm

Mon      8-Oct     10:00am               7:00pm

Tue        9-Oct     10:00am               5:00pm

Wed      10-Oct   10:00am               5:00pm

Thu        11-Oct   10:00am               5:00pm

Fri           12-Oct   10:00am               10:00pm

Sat          13-Oct   10:00am               10:00pm

Sun        14-Oct   10:00am               7:00pm

Mon      15-Oct   10:00am               5:00pm

Tue        16-Oct   10:00am               5:00pm

Wed      17-Oct   10:00am               5:00pm

Thu        18-Oct   10:00am               5:00pm

Fri           19-Oct   10:00am               10:00pm

Sat          20-Oct   10:00am               10:00pm

Sun        21-Oct   10:00am               7:00pm

Mon      22-Oct   10:00am               5:00pm

Tue        23-Oct   10:00am               5:00pm

Wed      24-Oct   10:00am               5:00pm

Thu        25-Oct   10:00am               5:00pm

Fri           26-Oct   10:00am               12:00am

Sat          27-Oct   10:00am               12:00am

Sun        28-Oct   10:00am               7:00pm

Mon      29-Oct   10:00am               5:00pm

Tue        30-Oct   10:00am               5:00pm

Wed      31-Oct   10:00am               12:00am