This is a small museum in an old historic house with real history throughout. There's a guide on each level and they were all really enthusiastic and open to questions. It's especially cool to explore a historic building itself instead of a museum that's just set up. There are some real relics and great information panels. It is on the smaller side, but that actually works well if you have a busy day in Salem, since it's a solid 40 minute stop. There's also a cute small gift shop at the end. The only thing I would change is giving a little more history. A lot of the panels talked about theories instead of real events, and also there were a lot of questions that came up while reading. More info cards could be given. read more

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Very expensive but it was on the bucket list for a while. House has original floor boards and some newer but with the amount of people upstairs with me, I don't recommend. It felt a little unsafe. I also didn't appreciate people taking pictures of the real documents-- I just felt a little disrespectful being there. I will mention I am sensitive to spirits but not a psychic. For me, the dining area was where I felt lots of energy and very off. I tried to buy a pin for the anniversary of Salem but it was very very pricey. I understand it's a tourist spot but I feel like profiting like crazy over this history is a little overboard. read more

This is the house where Jonathan Corwin lived with his wife, Elizabeth Gibbs. Jonathan Corwin presided over the Salem Witch Trials, during which a group of teenage girls claimed to be bewitched and accused numerous adults of practicing witchcraft. Corwin and fellow local magistrate John Hathorne not only took these accusations seriously but also contributed to the mass hysteria that led to the execution of 19 innocent people and the imprisonment of more than 150 others. No trial-related activities were conducted in this house, and very few items on display originally belonged to Jonathan Corwin. This house is the only authentic building that survives from the Salem witch hunt era. It was moved from its original location because of road construction. read more

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Have been to this house museum several times, always liked it. Lovely old rooms and furnishings. During a visit this year with a friend however, I absentmindedly put my hand on the back of a chair while listening to a staff person answer a question and she YELLED at me like I was a three year old. Others turned to look, all the more embarrassing. You are asked upon entering to not touch anything, and she had every right to remind me iof the rule, but her manner was rude and uncalled for. Minutes later I mentioned my mistake to a staffer in another room and she laughed and said, "Don't worry, even we forget the rule and touch things." My rating is based on this bad experience. I later contacted the museum director to suggest better training for staff in some respects and my message came back as undeliverable. I found another way to contact her and she replied, apologized for the rude staff person, and offered me a free pass to the Witch House. I wasn't expecting such a gesture, wrote back thanking her, and guess what? My message came back again as "undeliverable". Great old house, nice staff people overall, but one cranky old staff woman who, in 1692, would have been accused of witchcraft by her neighbors just to get rid of her. p.s. As an aside, I'm a direct descendant of Joseph Herrick, the chief constable of Salem during the witch trials, and one of the first in Salem to sign a petition condemning the trials. Herrick would have known Corwin, the owner of the house. The friend who was with me is a direct descendant of Rebecca Nurse, who Herrick would have arrested and brought to trial. Judge Corwin examined Nurse before her trial. History goes full circle. :) read more

While I did not get to enter Witch House, I did get to admire the building from the outside and get photos with it from the front. I came in the late afternoon in late August, before the Halloween tourists started swarming Salem. It's a very aesthetic black house, rich with Salem history. Definitely an easy landmark to catch if you visit Salem. read more

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The house was tiny (unexpected for that era). It was interesting to learn so much about the early settlers of Salem surrounding the Salem Witch Trials. Overall, the house was in good shape, and a piece of history is very well kept. The house had a musty smell to this. We were there in Jun and just walked in at 10 AM when they opened. However, during the Halloween season it seems like they sell out quite often! read more

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This is a small museum in Salem compared to some of the other museums. I don't know if you're necessarily learning anything new about the Salem witch trials, but you do get to see how a family lived during this time. There are stairs and it isn't handicap accessible. read more

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I really enjoyed the Witch House. It had nothing to do with witches but it is the last standing structure that has direct ties to the witch trials during that time period owned by a judge who was involved in the witch trials. If you are a history buff, this is a great place for you to check out and see. The tour is self guided and the house has some really cool artifacts from that time period. The whole aspect of the house is really cool with it being so old. We were in the house for about 20 mins. It was nice being able to go during off season, we were able to buy tickets there and get in right away, I heard during the busier season you need to buy tickets online and it can be difficult to snag one. read more

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It was all sold out by the time we got there but it was really cool to see this part of history and also to get a picture. I recommend that and it's free read more

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The Salem Witch house was the home of Jonathan Corwin who was one of the main witch trial judges. This home was considered stately for it's time, and offers a glimpse into daily life during the 1600's. Tickets are tricky because they are released at 8AM the day of and sell out quickly. Wake up early because by 9AM the tickets were sold out for the day. The tour is self guided with nice signs that explain the room and some of the historical items from the trials. The tour starts at the back of the house at the gift shop and ends exiting the front door of the house. If there is anything you want in the gift shop it has to be bought at the beginning, which is a bit backwards. Anyhow, the home offers a rich history for the time and is worth a tour. read more

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The history itself makes this a five star rating. While the house is a bit small for all of the travelers in it, it's mighty. My son and I really enjoyed ourselves here. I just wish the souvenir options were a bit better. read more

My boyfriend and I visited Salem on Halloween this year and made sure to take pictures outside of the witch house. We didn't actually go in but the architecture/color of the home definitely gave the perfect spooky vibes. From the reviews and what I read, the house tour is just ok. Probably not a must but only if you're really interested or have time to kill. People were really patient and made time and an appropriate line for pictures. read more

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This was the one place I really wanted to see in Salem but admittedly did not do any research on. You enter through the back of the home, into a small gift shop area. There are some interesting items here but overall, the displays and reading materials are a bit boring. We did a self guided tour and were in and out in about 30 minutes. I don't know if a guided tour is offered but if it is I would suggest taking that instead. read more

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This place was amazing. We had so much fun touring it. Plus of course taking pictures of the outside it's just so cool looking. I'd highly recommend coming here if in the area! We came in February so it was easy, no idea how it'd be in the popular season. read more

Way over hyped by social media. During the busy season (Oct) tickets are sold online the day of the event, and will sell out within the first 2 minutes. If you miss your opportunity to buy tickets, don't worry, it's not worth $15/person. This is a self guided tour, so the only information you get about the house is from the signs displayed. Most of the items are not original to the house or even to the activity normally being done in that room, but they are just items or activities done during that time period. The staff watches everyone like hawks, to the point it's uncomfortable to even be in the room looking around. Save your time and money and go to the House of Seven Gables, which is 1000 times better. read more

Honestly this could be a skip. It was pretty expensive for what you got to see and it didn't seem like they really limited the # of ppl so it was hard to get around and read the descriptions the wall. read more

If you visit Salem, this is a must-see stop. The historical artifacts here are amazing to see first hand and are all in great condition. There are very few opportunities to walk into and experience what homes were like so many years ago. I am grateful for the preservation efforts on these historical sites. Planning our visit in August rather than the busy Fall season was the best decision we could've made. It allowed us to take our time reading the information and really take in the significance of what we were seeing without dealing with massive crowds or being rushed through. read more

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Minus the waiting until 8am and then start the panicky frenzie of trying to get a reservation, it's a good experience to see... because it's quintessential October in Salem, it's pure puritan living in real time, and lastly, you scored a ticket to enter, rejoice and then do it. It's probably 20-30 minutes total, some interesting history and living information, it's cool, but only if you don't have a conniption trying to obtain a ticket at 8 AM on the dot. Don't even try it at 8:01 folks. read more

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When researching places to visit in Salem, the Witch House consistently came up as a top attraction. This makes sense - it's the Witch City so of course this would be a natural spot for tourists to flock to. I had a few things on my itinerary to see while in the city, so I made plans to check this place out before heading back to Boston. Even though it's called the Witch House, it's somewhat of a misnomer as witches did not live here. Rather, this was the home of Jonathan Corwin - one of the judges in the Salem Witch Trials. That's really where the "witch house" name comes from, as it's the only structure still standing that has direct ties to the trials. I think this fact leads to the somewhat polarizing opinions of the house, as many people come in expecting that witches resided here. While it's relatively easy to get a picture in front of the house, it's tougher to book a reservation to go inside. Reservations can only be made same day, and open on Eventbrite at 8am in 10-minute slots. I was on the app right at 8am, and still it took about 5 tries for me to secure a reservation - they go fast so I would definitely recommend booking a slot as soon as they open. I arrived at the house shortly before my reservation time - you enter in the back of the house which logistically makes sense as the front always has crowds snapping pics. Upon entry you're immediately greeted by the gift shop where we had a chance to pick up some merch before heading into the exhibit areas of the house. The house is self-guided and split into two levels - in each room there are different displays and texts to help put everything into context. There are also staff members on each floor who are available to answer questions. While I thought the house was interesting, I'm not convinced that the juice is worth the squeeze here. I got more out of other attractions in Salem that were much easier to secure reservations for. Don't get me wrong - the historical significance of this house is massive, but I think the execution could have been better. Putting the gift shop up front naturally makes you less prone to make a purchase, and even with that there was a poor selection. I also think having a guided tour would have helped me learn more about the house. I realize, though, the house itself creates structural and logistical limitations. If you can snag a reservation here I would definitely jump on the chance to visit the Witch House. If not, I wouldn't sweat it - snap a pic outside and carry on. read more

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I visited Salem in early October 2024 on a weekday and had the opportunity to visit the Witch House. At the time of my visit, tickets were $14.64, but getting them was super competitive. This might just be for the month of October, but tickets could only be purchased the day of online, and they were released at 8 AM - sold out by 8:05 AM. I was lucky to grab 10 AM tickets. The significance of the museum is that it's the only building left from the Salem Witch Trials era. It was owned by one of the judges - Judge Corwin. Even though it's not in its original location, the house itself has been preserved as it was. The house isn't very big, with only two floors. The stairs are extremely narrow. There's a small gift shop when you enter, and if it's a rainy day, they hold your umbrella. They also only let in visitors for their specific timeslot. The house is a self-guided tour covering the history of the Salem Witch Trials, Judge Corwin, and the beliefs of the time. You can walk through the rooms, and there are a few workers around who can answer questions. Overall, I thought it was fascinating. It only took me about 30 minutes to go through the museum, but it was well worth the visit. read more

The iconic black Witch House was one of my top Salem must visits due to the fact that it's one of the structures still standing with direct ties to the Salem witch trials! Reservations are required from October to November 14. We visited on the first day of Fall, which was on a Saturday in September so the Salem crowds were slowly creeping in and we had to wait in a line to enter. It took about 30 minutes with about 40 people ahead of us. At this time, 10 guests were allowed in at a time. Our self-guided tour around the historic house was quick, but I did enjoy learning some interesting facts about how people lived and what they believed in the 17th century! I don't believe we had a time limit, but the other 8 people who went in with us finished so I kind of felt obligated to finish too to allow the long line of others to enter. Taking a photo outside of the house is free! The photo op spot is actually the exit of the tour so people might be in the background. The gift shop is only accessible to guests at the entrance. No restrooms available. read more

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We knew it closed at 4, got there at 3:50 and they told us the last tour was at 3:45. It's not listed on the website anywhere and naturally we are from west coast and are in Salem for a couple hours. This was our last stop and if we knew what time the last tour was then we wouldn't have made it our last stop. Lady was pretty rude to us. read more

We were on vacation in the area and decided to come here. The cost was $24 for 2 adults. The house is little but has a lot of history. They don't let you take flash photography or videos not sure why. It was a cool different type of thing to do. If you're in the area would recommend checking it out. read more

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Unique point of interest to learn more about Salem, the witch trials and living during that time period. $9 adults, $7 seniors. read more

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Horrible website! you can only get the tickets DAY OF at 08:00 from a website that is impossible to book everyone all at once before it sold out by 08:03! Very disappointing. read more

A must visit place on your visits to Salem! Salem is an easy walking town so add this to your stops. We visited in September and it wasn't too crowded. I would recommend! read more

The place is a joke. You're not allowed inside unless you buy the ticket on Evenbrite. So we bought tickets for the closest time 12:50pm and waited outside for 15 minutes under the tree, to avoid the heat of the sun. The we've got ants bites and waited the rest of the time at the door. At 1pm the door finally opened, and they invited all the people with reservations to 12:40, 12:50 and 1pm. What's the point of selling the tickets for these time spots separately if everyone goes inside at the same time?.. What's inside: gift shop, old belongings of the judge who owned this house. No tour. You just walk inside around random stuff in tight and overcrowded rooms. And then you leave through the front door. -10/10, do not recommend. Tells you nothing about the witch trial unless you google everything by yourself. Better go to the park where Hocus Pocus was filmed, it's super cute and free to enter read more

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Well, if you're here in Salem you kind of have no choice but to visit the Witch House. It wasn't crazy busy when I was here but the house was still quite full of tourists. This was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin and is the only structure still standing in Salem with direct ties to the Salem witch trials of 1692. The house is decorated inside to show what it would have been like to live here in the 17th century complete with fireplaces, beds, furniture and the like. There are captions to explain many of the artifacts. Expect to spend a half hour or so touring the home. [Review 18595 overall - 1177 in Massachusetts - 2117 of 2022.] read more

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We enjoyed our self-guided tour of the Witch House. Visiting during the middle of the week, it wasn't crowded at all and we had the place to ourselves for most of the tour. We learned a lot about the history surrounding the Witch Trials and life during that time period in general. Even if you're less interested in the Witch Trials, visiting a home from this time period and seeing how the family lived is fascinating. read more

Witch House - Museums Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Though this was not an actual witch house, rather the judge who oversaw trials, it was still a very history rich place to stop in. The admission fee might be a tad high for what you get to see but still very pleased that we stopped in. There is two levels to this the main level which provides a lot of historical information about the trials themselves and a kitchen which was a delight to see. Then the upstairs focused more on time period information. There is an attic but it is closed to the public. Overall totally recommend checking this out. read more

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The tour is a self guided done by reading stands and posters with information about the belongings from the period. The house is well maintained and in wonderful condition. read more

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Very authentic & informative experience, & very interesting to see a house actually connected to & used during the witch trials still standing. My critique is that it feels a little costly, especially since pretty much every tourist attraction costs money. If you have the budget to visit & want some authentic history about not only the witch trials but the living conditions/culture of the time as well, definitely visit. read more

I've seen this place everywhere, really cool to see in person with all the history etc

A fun sight in the salem which tour. Beautiful black home with gorgeous windows and fun photo opportunities. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area read more

Witch House - Museums Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

If you're in town for witch type activity then this is a place to visit. I enjoyed looked at the items in the house Once and done for me :) read more

Witch House - Museums Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

I'll keep it simple for everyone. If you want the history, do the tour. If you just want the photo op, come later in the evening when you don't have 50 eyes on you while you are trying to take a photo lol. Also, note that if you book a tour the entrance is in the back not the front where everyone takes photos. We didn't know that and missed our tour time and they DID NOT let us in. But they were really cool about letting us go in with the next group. read more

Witch House - Museums Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

The Witch House is creepy from the outside, but even creepier when you learn about the people that lived there and the things they did to ward off witches. It's a small house by modern standards and definitely built when people were smaller too. But there is a wealth of information in there if you take the time to read all the displays. I love little slices of history like this one. And I love learning about witches and what was happening around the time of the Salem Witch Trials. So this was a really good experience for me. However, I do think they need to limit how many people can come in at one time because at one point there were like 20 people and it started feeling a little claustrophobic, but maybe that's just me. Anyway, would highly recommend for anyone interested in history. Maybe not so much for kids. read more

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While in Salem, you must stop by the Witch House for at least a photo. We didn't have time to book any type of tour/go inside, but snagged a photo. Cool! read more

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This house is ok. Its 80% of the original construction, non of the original furniture, and just a house. The fireplace is nice. Beams are nice, but I am not sure if I would recommend or even want to go back. Seems over priced for the tour. But then again, how often do you get to see the inside of a home from the 1600's I guess for history, its worth walking in before its gone for good. But you are not missing much. Floors are not original or the stairs, and cant see the third story. Probably the coolest part of the house. read more

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This is the only home you can tour that was there during the Salem witch trials. One of the judges lived here. The home is said to be haunted and I definitely got some spooky vibes when I was here. Inside is a lot of reading and some furniture appropriate for the period. Lots of small exhibits on rather obscure medical practices, which came off as a bit cheesy to me as they had little to do with the family that lived there. There were guides stationed throughout who were great at answering questions. Out of all the historic places to visit in this town, this is definitely a highlight. read more