Follow the history of witches, witchcraft, and witch hunts through the ages by booking one of our group tours!
Our main presentation is an overview of the events of the Salem witch trials of 1692 featuring stage sets, lighting, and narration. The exhibit Witches: Evolving Perceptions explores the reimagining of the witch over time, highlighting the European witch trials, emergence of the stereotypical witch, and the pervasive phenomenon of witch-hunting.
For more information about the museum itself, visit the About Museum page. For all other inquires about visiting this historic city, visit the Destination Salem website.
Group Tour Information
To book a group tour for fifteen people or more, please call Merry Ward: Director of Sales. She may be reached by phone at 978-744-1692 or 800-544-1692, or through e-mail: [email protected]. When emailing, please include your name and a contact phone number. By filling out the form below, you can expedite this process.
Note: Filling out the form serves as a request to reserve a booking and is not a confirmed reservation. You will be contacted by our Director of Sales to go over available times for the requested date. Check the junk or spam folder if you do not receive a reply within the next few business days.
Location
19 1/2 Washington Square North Salem, MA, 01970
Parking
There are designated motorcoach drop zones and several one-hour parking spots available across the street from the museum on the Salem Common on Washington Square South. The City of Salem ordinance requires coach engines be turned off when parked anywhere in the city. Coach map and regulations are available by request.
Hours
The museum is open year-round, every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and in January for several weeks to perform routine maintenance.
Presentations are offered every half-hour from 10:00AM to 4:30PM with extended hours in July, August, and October. Plan to allow at least one hour for your visit.
We offer our main presentation in French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin, and Cantonese by request.
Reservations
A reservation is required.
Call early to book your desired time; especially for fall.
Chaperone Checklist
If you are a chaperone for a school group, view the Chaperone Checklist to see what to expect when your group visits the museum.
Length of Stay
Please allow about one hour for the visit. Groups must arrive at the museum fifteen minutes prior to their scheduled appointment time.
Group Requirements
Fifteen paying people are required to qualify for group rates which include a complimentary ticket for the driver and tour director. We admit one complimentary chaperone for every 10 students (3-18 years).
Payment
Payment by American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, through payment link two weeks prior to visit. Please speak to our Director of Sales, Merry Ward, if you need to pay by cash or company check upon arrival. All groups for September and October must pay two weeks in advance. For companies who send a minimum of twenty tours a year an admission charge account can be established.
Multilingual Services
The museum presentation is available in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, and Cantonese with advanced notice.