Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Salem

Name: Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Address: 193 Derby St, Salem, 01970-5637, United States
Telephone: +1 978-740-1650

#3 among attractions in Salem

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Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Salem

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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. Salem Maritime is the first National Historic Site established in the United States. It interprets the Triangle Trade during the colonial period, in cotton, rum, sugar and slaves; the actions of privateers during the American Revolution; and global maritime trade with the Far East, after independence. The National Park Service manages both the National Historic Site and a Regional Visitor Center in downtown Salem. The National Park Service is an agency of the United States Department of the Interior. ()

Alternative names: Visitors per year: 676.2 thous.Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°31'13"N, 70°53'11"W

Address

193 Derby StSalem (Salem Neck)Salem 01970-5637 United States

Contact

+1 978-740-1650

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Salem Maritime National Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peabody Essex Museum, Salem Willows, House of the Seven Gables, Essex Institute.

~1610 ftW
Modern venue for American/Asian artwork
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem
8 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...
1.4 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park
Salem Willows, Salem
37 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.
~890 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
House of the Seven Gables, Salem
5 min walk • The House of the Seven Gables is a 1668 colonial mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, named for its gables. It was made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel The House of the Seven Gables.
~1600 ftNW
Museum
Essex Institute, Salem
8 min walk • 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.
0.4 miW
Museum, History museum
Witch History Museum, Salem
11 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 ftSE
Lighthouse
Derby Wharf Light, Salem
8 min walk • Derby Wharf Light Station is a historic lighthouse on Derby Wharf in Salem, Massachusetts that is within the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. It was built in 1871 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. The United States Coast Guard Light List description is "White square tower. Maintained by the U.S.
~1490 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Gardner–Pingree House, Salem
8 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.
~730 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace, Salem
4 min walk • The Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace is the home where American author Nathaniel Hawthorne was born. It is located at 27 Hardy Street but accessible through 54 Turner Street, Salem, Massachusetts. The house is now a nonprofit museum along with the House of the Seven Gables immediately adjacent; an admission fee is charged.
~80 ftS
Ship
Friendship of Salem, Salem
1 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.
0.4 miW
42°31'21"N • 70°53'36"W
Museum Place Mall, Salem
10 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1930 ftW
Museum, Maritime museum, Natural history museum
Peabody Museum of Salem, Salem
10 min walk • The Peabody Museum of Salem, formerly the Peabody Academy of Science, was a museum and antiquarian society based in Salem, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Salem Maritime National Historic Site open?

Salem Maritime National Historic Site is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Salem Maritime National Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Friendship of Salem, Salem (1 min walk), Schooner FAME of Salem, Salem (3 min walk), Fished Impressions, Salem (3 min walk), Derby Waterfront District, Salem (4 min walk).

How to get to Salem Maritime National Historic Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Salem Maritime National Historic Site:

Train

Salem (15 min walk)