Historical Presentations
Cry Innocent: The People Verses Bridget Bishop
It’s April 1692. Bridget Bishop is accused of witchcraft and you are on the jury!
Each show is different: play your part in history! October 3 – November 1. Multiple shows daily. Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square. Presented by History Alive!. Combination tickets available with Spiritways: A Night in Besieged Salem Village and Pioneer
Village (daytime) tours.
Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970
978.867.4767 | gordon.edu/historyalive/productions
History Alive! Presents: Folkways: A Day in the Life of Early Colonists
Immerse yourself in Pioneer village, a three-acre, recreated Puritan village, while you participate in activities from the lives of Salem’s earliest English settlers. Perfect for a family outing, Pioneer Village is nestled next to the ocean and picnic area in Forest River Park. Open for group and self guided tours.
Pioneer Village, Forest River Park, Salem, MA 01970
978.867.4767 | gordon.edu/historyalive/productions
Spiritways: A Night in Besieged Salem Village
An unsettling night-time immersion into the world of the infamous “afflicted girls.” Outdoors, in the woods and in the historic structures of Pioneer Village, Forest River Park. Not recommended for young children. Shuttle and combination tickets with Cry Innocent available. Saturday nights in October. Show times 7:13, 8:13, 9:13, 10:13 & 11:13pm
978-867-4767 | gordon.edu/historyalive/productions
Pioneer Village Self-Guided Tours
Self guided tours through a three-acre, recreated Puritan village, while you participate in activities from the lives of Salem’s earliest English settlers. Perfect for a family outing, Pioneer Village is nestled next to the ocean and picnic area in Forest River Park. available throughout October through November 15th. Open Friday and Tuesday 11AM-3PM; Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday 1-3PM. Closed Monday.
978-867-4767 | gordon.edu/historyalive/productions
Trolley & Harbor Tours
CityView Trolley becomes CityBOO!
Look for the silver trolleys! One-hour narrated tours by day and night! Park the car, buy a ticket. Hop on board! Purchase tickets in Boston, on Salem Ferry or at CityView ticket kiosks. Extended evening hours and route during October.
131 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-594-0969 | SalemTrolleyTours.com
CityView Trolley Presents: Tales & Tombstones, Salem's Haunted Trolley
Hop on if you dare for tales by costumed guides about Salem’s haunted past and present on a journey through time. Hear Salem’s darker history of corruption and scandalous liaisons. Purchase tickets in Boston, on Salem Ferry or at CityView ticket kiosks. Extended evening hours and route during October.
131 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-594-0969 | TalesandTombstonesTrolley.com
Haunted Happenings Halloween Cruise
Salem Willows Park Pier
800.992.MAHI (6244) | MahiCruises.com
Salem Trolley
Witch City’s original red trolleys. One-hour narrated historic tours and free same day shuttle service with ticket. Salem’s #1 tour since 1982.
978-744-5469 | SalemTrolley.com
Salem Trolley's Ghost & Legends Tour – Journey into Salem’s eerie past!
A guided trolley trip through Salem’s darkened streets resurrecting the witchcraft legacy and spellbinding legends and lore follwed by a paranormal theatrical presentation of Salem’s macabre and unusual history. Available nightly in October. Reservations suggested. Tickets sold by phone and in Trolley office only.
8 Central Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-5469 | SalemTrolley.com
Salem Trolley's Haunted Pub Crawl - Sold Out!
Hear documented ghost stories on board as we visit several ‘spirited’ taverns.
8 Central Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-5469 | SalemTrolley.com
Shipwrecks of Salem Sound Boat Tour
Pickering Wharf, Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-3524 | FlagshipAdventures.com
Haunted Walking Tours
Darkness Falls Upon Salem
Explore Salem’s Historic and Paranormal locations with our licensed guides. Afternoon and evening tours available.
180 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-9904 | BewitchedinSalem.com
Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tours
Salem’s original and most popular ghost walk! Nightly 7 & 8pm. Advance tickets encouraged. Spirits of Salem Seance includes our ghost tour and authentic seance.
8 Central Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-745-0666 | SalemHistoricalTours.com
Salem Historical Tours
Featuring daily tours. Cemetery 101/Grave explores Salem’s oldest cemetery. Witchcraft Walk examines the Salem Witch Trials.
8 Central Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-745-0666 | SalemHistoricalTours.com
Salem Historical Tours: Supernatural Salem Tour
75 minute walking tour exploring the mysteries and mystique defining Salem. Combination ticket available with Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour. Nightly 7:30pm.
8 Central Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-745-0666 | SalemHistoricalTours.com
The Terror Trail
Tales of local haunted houses, spectral assaults, and a grisly murder “highlight” this spooky 75 - minute candlelight walk. Nightly Oct. 2 through Nov.1. Adults $12, ages 7-17, $5 (under 7 free). Advance reservation required: salemnavigator@verizon.net or (978) 744-5530.
978-744-5530 | derbysquaretours.com
Witch Trial Trail
Historian Jim McAllister’s popular one-hour candlelight walking tour departs from the Old Town Hall on Front Street at 7 p.m. nightly (except Mondays) from October 2 through October 30. Adults, $12, ages 7-17, $3. Reservations not required.
Meets at Old Town Hall, Front Street, Salem MA 01970
978-744-5530 | derbysquaretours.com
Haunted Houses & Spooky Places
Count Orlock's Nightmare Gallery
285 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-740-0500 | NightmareGallery.com
The Haunted Neighborhood at the Salem Wax Museum
Salem’s #1 rated Haunted Attraction! Savor famous Maine apple buns, kettle corn, and other treats. Open daily. Extended weekend hours.
Salem Witch Village – Journey led by practicing witches separating the myths and reality of witchcraft in the ancient and modern world.
Frankenstein’s Laboratory – Salem’s #1 Ranked Haunted House – inspired by the classic period of literary horror. Step into the dungeon and enter the notorious chambers of Dr. Frankenstein.
The Haunted Witch Village – Salem’s largest Haunted House – After Witches leave the Village and the darker side of our maze comes alive. Our ghouls and goblins come out to scare all who dare.
The Candlelit Ghostly Tour – A walking tour through the streets of Historic Salem’s most haunted houses. Learn the history and horror of the Witch City.
Within the Witching Hour – A live presentation of spellcasting by a real practicing witch who will take you through all the steps of creating a magical circle for you to join in releasing your own spell.
288 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-740-2929 | SalemWaxMuseum.com
Salem's 13 Ghosts
Salem's Only 3D Haunt!
131 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-0013 | salems13ghosts.com
Museums & Attractions
The House of the Seven Gables
Discover a house made famous by fiction. Admission includes Guided Tours, Hawthorne’s Birthplace, Gardens and Museum Store. Continuous tours daily 9:30am – 7:00pm. See our advertisement for details regarding show dates and times or call 978-744-0991 ext. 104 for reservations.
Spirits of the Gables – Witness two families entangled by a curse in this presentation of the novel performed in the mansion that inspired the story.
Legacy of the Hanging Judge – Scenes from the Witchcraft Hysteria are reenacted in this presentation performed in the rooms of Hawthorne’s Birthplace.
115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-0991 | 7gables.org
New England Pirate Museum
Features a guided tour where you will visit a re-created dock-side village, cave and pirate ship and experience the adventures of New England’s sea-robbers. Save $5.00 per person with a Combination Ticket to Witch Dungeon Museum, Witch History Museum and Pirate Museum. Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm. May thru October, Weekends April and November. October extended hours: Saturday 17, 10am-6pm, Friday 23, 10am-6pm, Saturday 24, 10am-8pm, Sunday 25, 10am-7pm, Friday 30, 10am-7pm, Saturday 31, 10am-9pm, Sunday Nov 1, 10am-6pm.
274 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-741-2800 | PirateMuseum.com
Salem Wax Museum
Salem's Original Wax Museum. Come face to face with notable figures of 1692 the time depicted by life-like London made wax figures.
288 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-740-2929 | SalemWaxMuseum.com
Salem Witch Museum
The Salem Witch Museum presents one of the most tragic and enduring events in American history... The Witch Hysteria of 1692. Interest in what happened 300 years ago remains high and in fact keeps growing. Our exhibit: Witches: Evolving Perceptions traces the myths of this mysterious religion. From midwives and healers to witch hunts and Wiccans… Do you believe in witches? Don’t answer until you see Salem’s Most Visited Museum. While in Salem visit our museum store or shop us online and discover a wide assortment of unique items; from educational materials to attractive apparel. Something for everyone. Visa/MC/Discover. Don’t miss us at Halloween!
Hours: Open daily, year round: 10:00am - 5:00pm.
Extended hours: 10/1 ,10/11 - 8:00 pm; 10/2, 3, 9, 10,16,17, 23, 24 – 10:00 pm; 10/12, 18, 25 - 7:00 pm; 10/30,10/31 - Midnight; November 1 - 6 pm
19 ½ Washington Square North, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-1692 | salemwitchmuseum.com
Witch Dungeon Museum
An award winning live re-enactment of a 1692 witch trial – plus a guided tour through the dungeon. Save $5.00 per person with a Combination ticket to Witch Dungeon Museum, Witch History Museum and Pirate Museum. Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm. April thru November. October extended hours: Saturday 17, 10am-6pm, Friday 23, 10am-6pm, Saturday 24, 10am-8pm, Sunday 25, 10am-7pm, Friday 30, 10am-7pm, Saturday 31, 10am-9pm, Sunday Nov 1, 10am-6pm.
16 Lynde Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-741-3570 | WitchDungeon.com
The Witches Cottage
Five star rating on Tripadvisor.com! Experience Salem's supernatural side with this scary, live 25 minute show. Shows daily, 10:30am, till 10pm. Call for evening reservations. Mention this ad, get $2 off!
7 Lynde Street., Salem, MA 01970
978-825-0222 | WitchesCottageSalem.com
Witch History Museum
The untold stories of 1692 are told through a live presentation and a guided tour featuring life size scenes. Save $5.00 per person with a Combination ticket to Witch Dungeon Museum, Witch History Museum and Pirate Museum. Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm. April thru November. October extended hours: Saturday 17, 10am-6pm, Friday 23, 10am-6pm, Saturday 24, 10am-8pm, Sunday 25, 10am-7pm, Friday 30, 10am-7pm, Saturday 31, 10am-9pm, Sunday Nov 1, 10am-6pm.
197-201 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-741-7770 | WitchHistoryMuseum.com
The Witch House
310 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
978.744.8815 | WitchHouse.info
