The Salem Wax Museum is a wonderful educational and historical experience for young and old alike. Whether your group is studying the Witch Trials of 1692 or is just interested in Salem's colorful history, the Salem Wax Museum will gladly accommodate your group* request.
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Standard Exhibits

SALEM WAX MUSEUM

The Salem Wax Museum of Witches and Seafarers is an open gallery style wax museum, which features 50 London made wax figures. The scenes in our galleries depict pinnacle figures and situations in Salem’s history from its founding in 1626 through to Hysteria of 1692 and into the Mercantile trade of the 18th century. The galleries lead down into the interactive area which gives students the to opportunity learn nautical knot tying, do grave stone rubbing on recreated headstone from our landmark Charter Street Burying Point or they can get a first hand experience of detention during the Witch Hysteria by being locked in our life-size recreated gaol cell.

The Salem Wax Museum of Witches and Seafarers is available as a solo walk through or as a guided tour by request. For the best quality experience our suggested tour size should be kept to 40 and under, larger groups will be divided at the discretion of the Wax Museum.

SALEM WITCH VILLAGE

The Salem Witch Village is a 15 min guided tour concerning the myth versus the reality of witchcraft in both the ancient and modern world. Your tour guide, who is also a practicing witch, will take you through our indoor maze and demonstrate scenes that mark important landmarks in Witchcraft history. The tour discusses the origin of stereotypes such as devil worship, flying on brooms and black cats, different persecution periods such as the Salem Witch Trials and the Burning Times of Europe as well clarifies what it really means to be a witch today. The objective of this tour is to demonstrate the power of stereotypes and point out the dangers of ill-conceived popular opinions.

Prices for the above tours (November through September)

* Please Note: Qualifying groups are 10 or more paying guests. Bus companies, schools and tour groups are always welcome. Tour directors, bus drivers and teachers receive a complimentary admission.

Attractions Available Upon Request

Cemetery Tour:

We are fortunate to have on our premises the Charter Street Burying Point or Old Salem Burying Point, America’s second oldest cemetery. The tour of this cemetery runs 30mins in length and discusses some of the cemeteries more colorful inhabitants like Colonel John Hathorne, the notorious Hanging Judge of the Witch Trials, and Captain Richard More whose grave is the only known resting place of a Mayflower passenger. The tour will also discuss the Puritan funerary art unique to our cemetery as well as the Tercentennial Memorial to the Witch Trials victims located adjacent to the cemetery.

It is strongly advised to book this tour prior to your arrival or you may be subject to tour guide availability.

This tour is available as a compliment to our standard tours:

• For a single admission, add $2.50 per person
• For the Hysteria Pass, add $1.50 per person

Within the Witching Hour

Within the Witching is a unique opportunity in Salem to see Witchcraft being practiced by a live and authentic witch of Salem. This half hour presentation is held within our temple, which is used throughout the year for rituals and holidays. This presentation is designed to educate as well as entertain by debunking the myths of spellcasting while teaching how to cast your own magic.

This attraction must be booked prior to date of tour.

October Attractions

October Bookings: During the month of October our prices do change and we offer a variety of different ticket packages to accommodate the six attractions we run during that month. If you are interested in booking during the month of October we strongly suggest that you contact the museum ahead of time so we can offer you the best possible package to accommodate your groups needs.

Frankenstein’s Laboratory: June – August, October. (Opening Summer 2006)

Salem’s newest haunted attraction is inspired by the classic period of literary horror. Step into the lower caverns of the Salem Wax Museum and enter the notorious dungeon of Dr. Frankenstein. Wind your way through the dark, curving hallways and see the darkest side of a madman’s quest to create a most horrid monster. This attraction is for entertainment purpose, and is a fun way to relax and have some fun after a day of Salem’s history.

The Haunted Witch Village: October Weekends

At night in October the Witches and Guardians leave the Village and the darker side of our maze comes alive. Our museum goes haunted with ghouls, goblins and all matters of things that go bump in the night. Salem’s longest running and largest haunted attraction.

The Candlelit Ghostly Tour

This half hour walk through the streets of Historic Salem takes you to many of our most haunted houses and locations. This tour discusses the history of the building as well as the different accounts of spirit activity. The tour guide will advise you on the best methods of ghost photography as well as the different types of spectral evidence that appears on peoples home photography. Some highlights of our tour are the Joshua Ward House, the Howard St. Cemetery and Old Salem Prison and the Lyceum.

This attraction must be booked prior to date of tour.

• Candlelit Walking Tour: Available Friday’s, Saturday’s and Sunday’s after 6PM and running every half hour.
• Cemetery Tour: Available Friday’s, Saturday’s and Sunday’s starting at 10:30 AM and running every half hour until 5PM
• Witching Hour: Available Friday’s, Saturdays, and Sunday’s 12:05PM – 11:45PM (this show runs every twenty minutes on the 5’s)

All attractions are available for custom scheduling if the tour books with us 15 days in advance.

Locations & Amenities

Our location at 288 Derby St. puts you in the heart of Salem’s Historic District and within walking distance of all of Salem’s most popular attractions.

Bus Parking available on Derby St. directly in from of Wax Museum and you are welcome to park there while you visit all of Salem’s attractions.

Proximity to Other Attractions:

Restaurants in the Area

Per Plate Legend:
$ = $10 or less
$$ = Between $10 - $20

$ - Brothers: American deli and home style food, ample seating. Located directly across the street from Wax Museum

$ - Dunkin Donuts: Attached to Salem Witch Village

$$ - Beer Works: American/Fusion, ample seating

$ - Red’s Sandwich Shop: American style food, sit down

How to Book Your Tour

To book your tour, use our online form, or call the Group Tours Department, Sunday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST 978-740-2929 ext. 20 or email us.

Executive Director: Al Deleon 978-740-2929
General Manager: Donna Story 978-740-2929