Essex Institute, Salem

Name: Essex Institute
Address: Salem, United States

#5 among attractions in Salem

Museum

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

The Essex Institute in Salem, Massachusetts, was "a literary, historical and scientific society." It maintained a museum, library, historic houses; arranged educational programs; and issued numerous scholarly publications. In 1992 the institute merged with the Peabody Museum of Salem to form the Peabody Essex Museum. ()

Coordinates: 42°31'22"N, 70°53'29"W

Address

Salem (Downtown Salem)Salem United States

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Salem

Day trips

Essex Institute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peabody Essex Museum, Salem Willows, Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Witch History Museum.

~330 ftSW
Modern venue for American/Asian artwork
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem
2 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Salem, Massachusetts, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) stands as a beacon of art and culture. Renowned for its rich and diverse collections, this museum is one of the oldest continuously operating museums in the United States, having been...
1.5 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park
Salem Willows, Salem
39 min walk • Salem Willows is an oceanfront park in Salem, Massachusetts. It is named for the European white willow trees planted there in 1801 to form a shaded walk for patients convalescing at a nearby smallpox hospital.
~1600 ftSE
Museum, Maritime museum, Historical place
Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Salem
8 min walk • The Salem Maritime National Historic Site is a National Historic Site consisting of 12 historic structures, one replica tall-ship, and about 9 acres of land along the waterfront of Salem Harbor in Salem, Massachusetts.
~850 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Witch History Museum, Salem
5 min walk • The Witch History Museum is located in Salem, Massachusetts and features dioramas and first person narrations, including little-known information about nineteen accused "witches" that were put to death in 1692. The museum covers the hysteria surrounding the events.
~1560 ftW
Museum, History museum, Reportedly haunted
The Witch House, Salem
8 min walk • The Jonathan Corwin House, known locally as The Witch House, is a historic house museum at 310 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts.
~110 ftE
Museum, History museum
Gardner–Pingree House, Salem
1 min walk • The Gardner–Pingree House is a historic house museum at 128 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. It is judged to be a masterpiece of Federal architecture by the noted Salem builder Samuel McIntire, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972 for its architectural significance.
~1620 ftSE
Ship
Friendship of Salem, Salem
8 min walk • The Friendship of Salem is a 171-foot replica of the Friendship, a 1797 East Indiaman. It was built in 2000 in the Scarano Brothers Shipyard in Albany, New York. The ship usually operates as a stationary museum ship during most of the year.
~1120 ftW
City hall
City Hall, Salem
6 min walk • City Hall is a historic government building located in the Downtown Salem District of Salem, Massachusetts. The Greek Revival building was constructed in 1838, and architect, Richard Bond. Salem City Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~520 ftW
42°31'21"N • 70°53'36"W
Museum Place Mall, Salem
3 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~630 ftSW
Museum, Maritime museum, Natural history museum
Peabody Museum of Salem, Salem
4 min walk • The Peabody Museum of Salem, formerly the Peabody Academy of Science, was a museum and antiquarian society based in Salem, Massachusetts.
~1320 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Downtown Salem District, Salem
7 min walk • Downtown Salem District is a historic district roughly bounded by Church, Central, New Derby, and Washington Streets in Salem, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Essex Institute?

Nearby attractions include Quaker Meeting House, Salem (1 min walk), Phillips Library, Salem (1 min walk), Salem Common Historic District, Salem (1 min walk), Gardner–Pingree House, Salem (1 min walk).

How to get to Essex Institute by public transport?

The nearest stations to Essex Institute:

Train

Salem (7 min walk)