John was so knowledgeable! He discovered me and my friends were from Baltimore, Maryland and had SO MANY 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 :) read more

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When visiting Salem, this was on the top of my list of must visits. The museum is pretty small but for the price of $10 per person there is a lot to look at. The gentleman in there was extremely knowledgeable about the different boards that were in there and each boards history. We went during the off season, so luckily for us we were the only ones in there which was fantastic because it felt like a personalized tour. He was very passionate and clearly enjoys his job. They also switch boards out from time to time so there is something different to look at. A very unique experience and worth checking out. read more

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

Wow! In looking for things to do on our day trip to Salem, we saw how highly reviewed this place was and knew we had to check it out. So on a dark and stormy day (for real), we walked right past this thing and didn't know it. We circled back and found it in the back of the store and were not at all prepared for how cool it was. John was supremely knowledgeable, engaging, funny, and very entertaining. If you want to be happy in life, just find someone who loves you the way that John loves Ouija. For this "only" being a two-room museum, it was one of the most delightful things we did in Salem. Highly recommend popping into this one! read more

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Don't be fooled by its size; you can kill an hour here easy! It's full of interesting memorabilia, and any item you ask about, the host has a story for. He's clearly passionate about witch boards, and very entertaining when he shares that love with you. read more

Easily my favorite thing I did in Salem! John is so knowledgeable about Ouija and it was delightful to hear him share the history and lore behind all of the boards in the museum. His enthusiasm was infectious. Can't wait to come back again! read more

Probably the best museum in the city outside of Peabody Essex and the House of the Seven Gables. A better name for the museum might be the "Salem Ouija Board Museum," but as you'll learn, the name Ouija is copyrighted (currently owned by Hasbro by way of Parker Brothers). I'm not sure if John is there every day (I would assume he is), but John is what makes it a five star experience. It's his collection of talking boards--and more than anything--his labor of love. You can tell he would talk to you about these objects for free if you'd let him. It's his stories and passion for the boards (and their histories) that made this experience. $10 is a great price for this experience, because you'll probably get a mini-talk/lecture as well for the cost of admission. The only thing I would add is that this visit was during an "off-season" trip to Salem. Your experience may vary greatly if you go around Halloween--which, to be honest, would be your own fault for going to Salem in October. My only "complaint" (that I would not judge the museum on) is that it's in the back of a mildewy, outdated-looking Harry Potter bootleg merch shop. JK Rowling is the absolute worst, and she's the last person I want to think about before experiencing a museum like this. I don't know what the Witch Board Museum's relationship with the HP space is, but I hope it can get its own space one day--it more than deserves it! read more

This is a one-room museum, in the back of a gift shop overly saturated by hocus pocus and Harry Potter things. But don't get it twisted. This room has a vast, and unique collection of everything relating to the witch board, I've never seen anything like it. This is a must-stop if you are visiting Salem. We went during Valentine's Day weekend when they first opened up in the morning, and there was no wait time for us. I walked into this museum completely uneducated about the history of the witch board. In fact, I had no idea it was so deep until our tour guide, John, gave us an extremely entertaining run down, he was absolutely amazing and informative at what he does! We really enjoyed the experience! read more

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Meh.... I mean, if you're into Ouija boards or occult divination objects, mostly Ouija boards here at this location, it's a fun little place to stop by and see. We didn't really learn much other than it started off as a toy, and then during the Victorian era, it was used in a lot of homes for divination purposes to speak to passed loved ones. I can't remember how much it was, but I remember thinking, was it worth the price? But it was one of the first place that we stopped by to see when we arrived at Salem. read more

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Visiting the Salem Witch Board Museum was the highlight of our visit to Salem for me. John is so knowledgeable and passionate about witch boards. The amount of study and research he's done is evident in his presentation. My husband and I went in with only a cursory knowledge of talking boards, and I came out obsessed. John and staff are friendly and welcoming. The collection and information are very interesting and John makes learning about them fun. I'm excited to visit again. Thanks again, John! read more

Salem Witch Board Museum - A Ouija Board circa ~66-72 purchased from the Salem Witch Board Museum. A board like this one appeared in The Exorcist in 1973. - Museums Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Hidden gem in Salem, especially with the $10 per person admission fee! The museum guide was passionate, enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable. My husband and I had a wonderful visit and would recommend it..if you dare! read more

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If you are in Salem and are into the occult, definitely visit this amazing museum. The museum curator was a pleasure to meet, and has a genuine love for what he does. It was fascinating to see all of the different witch boards, to learn about their rich histories, and how they found their way to the museum. read more

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Please do yourself the favor and visit this museum! John took the time to discuss Houdini, the history of the boards and various stories about the boards. John was extremely helpful and informative, please give John a raise! read more

Go do this when you're in Salem. John has a ton of insight and can make this feel like you're learning everything there is to know about ouija boards. Lots of fun and can be a fun quick stop or you can really take your time there to take it all in. read more

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This was such a fun little museum! We were so happy to get a full tour from the curator, John. He gave us so many good tips on where to go for food and more! Highly suggest if you're into Ouija read more

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Found them via Instagram. Decided to message them for ticket information and within minutes John replied. $10 to get in. The place is absolutely amazing. Located to the rear of a Harry Potter shop. The room is filled dozen of Ouiji boards some as old as the 1800s. John was amazing! He had soooo much knowledge. He spoke about how he became interested in boards after his grandmother gave him a board and how he had been collecting for years! He had amazing stories and tons of facts! Some of the stories he told me left me with goosebumps! I highly highly recommend this place. read more

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Ok, if you're visiting Salem it's likely you want the witching experience. The exhibit costs $10 per person to view and is located in about a typical size bedroom. There are likely 50-75 ouija boards on display from different eras and origins. A few of them have brief written descriptions offering a synopsis of their background. Perhaps the store clerk was supposed to come into the room with us to provide information and enhance the experience. She did not. We've spent $20 in more wasteful ways, albeit at this time I'm not sure when. read more

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Amazing!! It's a small but mighty museum. John is so passionate about Witch / Quija Boards and shared great history and stories. So worth it when you're in Salem. read more

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This is a must do when visiting Salem. There is a shop with merchandise when you walk in with the museum in the back. There is a small fee of $10 per person, but it is well worth it! Once you enter the actual museum, you're immediately surrounded by hundreds of Ouija boards. John, the owner of the museum and the Ouija boards was amazing, knowing everything from the history of the Ouija board to individual stories from each Ouija board. I went in thinking I would spend about 20 minutes max since the room in the back didn't look too big, but to my surprise, almost an hour had passed when I left! I was so enthralled by John's stories, I didn't notice the time. I cannot recommend this place enough. Not saying that the other touristy places are bad, but this place is miles ahead of any other other places we went to. read more

This place is a hidden gem, far and away my favorite exhibit in all of Salem. The witch trials attractions are a dime a dozen, but this spot is truly unique. For only ten bucks, you get to not only see an incredible collection of "ouija" boards and related paraphernalia, but you also get to hear the curator John, whose stories are priceless. I've never met anyone with such a wealth of knowledge and trivia regarding these items. And the best part is, it's not some rehearsed pitch. He tailors his talk to what you're interested in or where you're from, and then you can ask about any item in the museum and he's off and running! You must add this to your itinerary when in Salem! read more

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This is a must for anyone visiting Salem. I recently visited with a group for a bachelorette weekend and we had such a blast that we came back again later in the same day. John is passionate and knowledgeable about the history of witch boards, and we truly enjoyed his storytelling and charisma. Just to be clear, the museum is located in the back of a store, and may be hard to notice at first glance, but I promise you it's worth a visit! read more

Salem Witch Board Museum - We loved learning about the history of witch boards from John! - Museums Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

If you take out the pricing as a factor for the smaller museums, like this one (that is in the back room area of a different shop (more magic/Harry Potter themed), this was a fun experience! Lots of spirit boards from all over and the host was fun! read more

The host of the museum was so knowledgeable and kind and welcoming. The boards are all very cool and I had no idea about any of the history that existed. read more

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Five stars for photo ops and a fun, unique array of ouija boards. Boards from across the world, including India and France. There is a sex board and a braille board (who knew?!) Old and new. All types, sizes and colors. This is a neat little back room of what is essentially a Harry Potter store, and I'm cool with that. Staff super nerdy and nice. Ten dollars, but c'mon, when will you see this again? read more

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We ended up communicating with a 7-year-old boy who had lost his mother and has been trying to find her in the afterlife. We sent him lots of love and light and pray that he may find her. This was a wonderful experience. We gained a lot of knowledge about spirit boards and how they can truly help others when used correctly read more

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Way cute. So many unique and special pieces. You can see how much the owner loves this place and it's really cool to learn the history. The museum part is super small... but small and MIGHTY. You get an experience of information and details on the stuff you're seeing. Pretty cool if you're into the history of the ouija board. read more

Was a little skeptical and glad we joined the fun. The curator was in and shared some good history and shared some fun stories. Keep up the good work!! read more

I stumbled on this new museum by happy accident - I happen to follow friends of the founder on Instagram. I'm super happy I did! It's easy to miss - the museum is nestled in the back of one of Salem's many shops, and you buy your ticket from the cashier near the back of the store. It can be a little confusing during the Salem October madness, as the store itself has a line. When I was there, most of the people were still unaware of the museum and in line for the store; the museum itself was empty. The witch board museum is definitely worth a visit. It's one large room covered wall to wall with spirit boards, planchettes, and tidbits of history on them. The staff is super knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to talk about the history of the ouija boards. Even if you elect not to talk to the staff, just browsing through the boards is so interesting! They have a "Bowieja" - David Bowie themed ouija board (yes, it actually says Bowieja), a bright pink board, some haunted boards... I don't want to give too much away, you'll just have to visit :) To be 100% honest, despite how much I enjoyed this museum, I do think the price ($10) was high for the size of the exhibit. I came out happy with the experience, but I came in specifically for the exhibit, because of my interest in spirit boards. I can definitely see how people might pay to get in on a whim, and end up disappointed when they realize the exhibit does not extend much further past what they could see from the door. Again, I had a great and informative time! Thank you for creating this museum! read more

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Not knowing what to expect, I was pleasantly surprised with the experience. I could listen to John and his stories for hours. He was my favorite "tour guide" of this trip. It's not exactly a tour- it's just one small room, but John does such a good job explaining the history of Ouija boards and adding in related stories. read more

The museum itself was small, however it had lots of awesome boards and we took our time looking around. It was an unguided tour but there was little descriptions to a lot of the boards you could read about. I would have loved to have someone back there so we could have asked questions! read more

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Expensive for what it is- a tiny room. The best part is the gift shop. Cool ouija boards, but I think overpriced for what it is.

This was some of the most fun we had in Salem. Our tour guide, John, was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining. This museum is not to be missed. read more

Dropped in here on the way out of Salem, only had 20 minutes before we had to catch the ferry back to Boston. So happy we stopped in even if it was brief, John was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic! My sister and I were the only ones in the museum and he was happy to tell us story after story about Ouija, history and movie history included. Wish I could have stayed longer. A must see in Salem. Unique and fun experience. read more

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This has been the highlight of the whole trip, and easily the most authentic and least gimmicky stop! John is so informative I could of listened to him talk forever. Such a genuine person with with passion and connection to the supernatural, the local area, and the punk scene. Thank you John for sharing your time and knowledge with me! It's $10 to get in, if you don't care much about spirit boards I could see how you could walk in look around and leave disappointed. But if you pay $10, walk in, talk to John and ask him questions you'll quickly realize that you were undercharged for the wealth of knowledge you'll receive. Like most things in the world, you get out of this museum what you put into it. I hope you learn something new here that opens your mind! read more

A truly impressive museum a incredibly curated collection one of the best stops in Salem do not miss!!! read more

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We enjoyed the museum , yep its small but the variety of boards was really good and they have it set up pretty well so you can take your time and see everything. It was my birthday so I really wanted to make sure we came here. I would recommend if you are interested in Oujia boards and their history. read more

I had an amazing time here! It ended up being much more informative than I anticipated and the collection is so cool. The owner John is insanely knowledgeable about the history of witch boards and was so fun to chat with. I 100% recommend to anyone visiting Salem! read more

Who knew there was so many unique boards with so much history. Being the only museum in the world like this, this is a piece of Americana that should be preserved. read more

The Salem Witch Board Museum has the best collection of spirit boards I've ever seen and I've been collecting oddities for over a decade. Incredible information, wonderful curation, and a beautifully designed space. If you're in Salem, give them a visit! read more