I did the tour. I don't recommend to buy a ticket without a tour. You can go through the grounds…read morepretty quickly. I visited from the West Coast and wanted to visit and learn something historical. I never read the book on this and most of my knowledge about MA is from the required Scarlett Letter book every kid has to read. Our tour guide brought the story to life! I loved seeing the different interpretations of time and families who lived at this house.

My mom and I toured the House of the Seven Gables when we spent a day in Salem a week or so ago,…read moreand it was one of the highlights of our time in Salem. The house dates back to 1668, when it was built for a wealthy sea captain and merchant. It remained in that family for three generations before it was bought by another family. The house is mostly famous for being the setting and subject of a novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, who was a second cousin of Susannah Ingersoll, who lived in the home for years. In 1908, the home was purchased again, this time by a woman who made it her life's mission to restore the house, protect it for posterity, and to turn into a museum that could be visited by tourists to Salem. The home was renovated many times (by different owners of the house) - it didn't even always have seven gables, but that's a part of its interesting story! We learned all of the above and more from our tour guide on a guided tour of the house. Our tour guide was great - friendly, informative, and interesting! After our tour, we explored Nathaniel Hawthorne's birthplace home, which was moved to the grounds of the House of Seven Gables to avoid demolition. It was a great way to learn a little more about Hawthorne. There was also a gift shop, where my mom and I both bought copies of The House of the Seven Gables, stamped so we always remember where we bought it. Our tour was interesting, and the house is striking and fascinating. It's well worth a visit if you're exploring Salem.

Best museum in Salem! John really knows his stuff! We stop in every time we're in town.read more

John was so knowledgeable! He discovered me and my friends were from Baltimore, Maryland and had SO…read moreMANY FACTS about how it related. That guy deserves a raise. Very small but cute museum. Lots of boards to look at. Oh and don't forget to take a picture with the skeleton :)

Interesting historical site, no heat , no plumbing. 18 th Century merchant home. Turned into a bank…read morein the 19 th Century. To the good , no one restored it until it became a historic site.Docent tours are well done and I think might be free. Marblehead looks interesting and I would have liked to walk around. Note: you're near Salem.

If you are nearby try to make time to visit this place, it contains a great Revolutionary history,…read morebeautiful gardens, many artifacts, and paintings. Many of the wallpapers origunal or restored to reflect the original. The tour guides we had were especially nice and knowledgeable. They even took time to answer many questions my younger children had. Thank you for volunteering

We had such a great tour with Sebastian, he was funny and very knowledgeable not just on hocus…read morepocus but also on Salem history which was amazing! Definitely recommend

This tour is as amazing! We learned so much about the movie, actors and locations! It is a 3.1 mile…read morewalk so be prepared. Thanks Topher!

I don't want to Salem short because this is a gorgeous building, so I'm gonna give 5 stars…read more This beautiful Old Town Hall in Salem has a bunch of costume people coming out of it around Halloween and it's really fun to watch. It's amazing even without that added bonus, but at that time of year it's great. It's a good place to get your picture taken and if you're a witch you should probably stay away from here because the witches were hung around here bro.

We came in to kill some time while we waited for our table to open up at a nearby restaurant…read more For three dollars, you get to see informational banners in a small room, lol. Nothing exciting, nothing fun.The best part of the museum is that you get access to use their downstairs bathroom throughout the day, if needed. Definitely not a place you want to come, unless you were in a situation like ours and just need to kill 10 minutes (if that).

The Ropes Mansion is part of the Peabody Essex Museum. You can tour the gardens for free without a…read morereservation. They had a lot of beautiful flowers even in October.

We almost didn't make it see the Ropes Mansion before heading back home last week, but we decided…read moreour trip wouldn't be complete if we didn't see it. Do you remember in the movie when Dani and Max are outside the mansion just staring up at it in awe? That was me. The infamous mansion where Allison lives is a sight that can't be missed! It is located in a residential neighborhood at the very end of the street, but it is worth the quick detour away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist area. We came later in the evening so were only able to get a couple of night time shots - we wanted to get one of us in front of it, but a tour group was coming through at the same time and we didn't want to be too distracting. I'm not sure if they ever do tours inside, I believe the Ropes Mansion is owned by the Essex Museum, but the outside was definitely enough for me. If you're a fan of Hocus Pocus, this is a must stop!

Super fun store! Had a great time and bought lots of awesome stuff!! Pictured, mugs, keychains,…read morewhich hats! So fun!

This was one of the coolest stores around. I recommend checking this place out. I was mesmerized…read more Inside is like being inside a twisted dream. It was dark and beautiful. This store has the most interesting decorations. It was an awesome find. This shop is larger than it looks. Inside, I saw stones, toys, home decorations, and cool stuff to buy. The people who work here were fun to talk to. They explained things to me. I didn't want to leave the store.

Absolutely fantastic staff and performing arts theater!! The staff, who are all extremely friendly…read moreand talented, put on a fun and entertaining show. I visited The Witch's Cottage, also known as the Gallows Hill Museum & Theatre, for a show in October and enjoyed every minute of my experience. The staff knows exactly how to run its shows, with large crowds trembling over the cobblestone steps outside this charming Salem edifice. The show was just perfect in length, especially for kids, and gave its viewers interesting facts about Salem's history, including the witch trials. The Witch's Cottage is perfect not only because it has a great staff and a fun show, but also because it is nicely and conveniently located within walking distance of a lot of attractions in Salem. Following the show, my family and I purchased t-shirts in the Museum and headed out onto the old and classic streets of Salem. It made our venture to this Museum even more worthwhile as we were able to know exactly what occurred centuries before in the streets we padded down. If you are in for a good show--put on by an outstanding cast and staff--and want to learn about an interesting, old town in New England, then you definitely have to visit The Witch's Cottage!!

It's a very interesting museum to go through. They show you're quite a bit about the trials then…read moreyou're going into the prisons where they actually kept the prisoners. Wait till you see the room. They found this jail by accident many years ago. It has its own interesting history give it a try you're gonna like it.

Dated experience but very informative about the times of the witch trials. The place needs to…read moreinvest in an update, look like it hasn't changed for over 40 years.

Greetings, my macabre companions. Allow me to regale you with my recent foray into the dark heart…read moreof Salem, Massachusetts: headquarters to The Satanic Temple and Salem Art Gallery. I must confess, in my heart of hearts, I align more strictly with the fiercely individualistic tenets of LaVeyan Satanism. Yet, stepping onto these grounds, I found myself thoroughly enchanted. The venue is a vision of dark elegance, a magnificent Victorian house whose very architecture whispers tales of exquisite mystery. Simply wandering from room to room is an utter delight for the senses. The Paradise Lost Art Exhibit is a breathtakingly grand visual feast. The intricate, dramatic depictions inspired by Milton's epic are sheer perfection for those who appreciate romanticized darkness. The Library is absolutely phenomenal. The shelves are bursting with rare, arcane volumes and occult literature, plenty of obscure titles that even I, a seasoned connoisseur of the strange, had never laid eyes upon before. The Baphomet Monument is a towering, bronze, and triumphantly theatrical. Standing in its presence is a transcendent experience. While engrossed in a particularly dusty 19th-century volume on demonology, I attempted a subtle, grandiloquent gesture to admire the room's brooding ambiance. In doing so, my sleeve caught a tiny velvet-wrapped idol on a side table. As I lunged forward to catch it with dramatic theatrical flair, I tripped over my own velvet cape, collided with a decorative velvet rope, and landed flat on my back directly at the feet of the colossal Baphomet statue. I lay there in silent, dramatic pose for several seconds, waiting for the abyss to swallow me whole. Instead, a kindly staff member leaned over, smiled warmly, and asked if I needed a glass of water. It turns out even the Dark Lord's domain possesses immaculate hospitality. Whether you are a devout practitioner, an admirer of alternative art, or merely a seeker of unique philosophy, do not hesitate to cross this threshold. It is, quite simply, divine.

Through out the United States, there is only a handful of registered Satanic Temples. And the…read moreSatanic Temple/ Art gallery in Salem Massachusetts does not disappoint. It was easy to make reservations for the visit, the temple is well managed, staffed, and maintained. They offered an excellent selection of swag and merchandise for the believers and haters alike. The art presentations were beautifully done and well presented. The merchandise was priced fair and was plentiful. If it's your thing.. make the visit, learn a thing or two and schedule your Marriage, Un-Baptism, or your divorce at this location!