PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM
If you are looking for a lovely activity for the whole family to do while you’re in Salem, Massachusetts, the Peabody Essex Museum is a wonderful option. It was a gloomy, rainy day outside when I visited and it was the perfect place to spend the morning. Take a peek at some of the pieces that I most enjoyed:
Protector Goddess, mid-1800’s. Artist in Kerala, India
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- Weight, 2012. Alison Saar
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- Woman ’95, 1995 Ravinder Reddy
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- Malo 1970, M. Kamalu du Preez
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- Mask for the dhuwlax a ceremony, about 1845
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- Lion dance mask, Edo period, 1645
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- The Shedding of Innocence, 1993, Pekha Rodwittiya
One of my favorite exhibits was about Iris Apfel, a 100-year-old American global fashion icon known for her daring personal style and signature round glasses. Her designs were bold and showed how culture changed throughout the years.
I could have stayed in this room for hours!
Anila Quayyum Agha: All the Flowers Are for Me
There was an interesting maritime section.
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- Shipwrecked Armoire with Barnacles (2012)
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- Bassett-Lowke LTD, Model of RMS Queen Elizabeth, 1947– 1948
Michael C. McMillen’s The Pequod II derives its title from the whaling ship in Herman Melville’s 1851 literary classic Moby-Dick. Suspended in air like an apparition, the vessel and its billowing sails suggest constant motion, yet it never makes progress.
Museum Garden
PEM’s serene 5,000-square-foot garden is the perfect place to take a break from your museum experience. The garden space features nearly 300 varieties of shrubs, 60 trees, 37 species of flowers, and an 11-foot cascading water feature. There are multiple benches to sit and relax.
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).
161 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-3649
Tips on Planning Your Visit:
Hours: Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays 10 am–5 pm
Fridays 10 am-8 pm and holiday Mondays.
Tickets: Visitors may purchase advanced general admission tickets at https://my.pem.org/events
Food: The Atrium Café offers many delicious child-friendly food options.
Ropes Mansion Garden: 318 Essex Street (maybe go there after?)
A 10-minute walk from PEM, the Ropes Mansion Garden blooms with plant life in the one-acre Colonial Revival-style garden. Located in Salem’s McIntire Historic District, the tranquil space is open to the public 365 days a year, from dawn to dusk, at no charge. Dogs are most welcome.
Strollers: are available on loan from the coat room.
Coat room: is just inside the museum entrance.
Key-operated storage lockers are available in the museum for small bags and personal items.
Health & Safety: In accordance with CDC guidance and city public health mandates, masks are required for all staff and visitors. Learn what steps are being taken to ensure the health and safety of the community at https://www.pem.org/your-health-safety
Give them a follow:
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A warm thank you to the Peabody Essex Museum for a lovely visit as your guest! This is a wonderful stop for families visiting Salem, MA. As always, all opinions and experiences are 100% of MyTravelingKids.com.