Gardner–Pingree House, Salem

Name: Gardner–Pingree House
Address: Salem, United States

#14 among attractions in Salem

Museum, History museum

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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. It is owned by the Peabody Essex Museum as part of its architectural collection, and is open to the public for guided tours. ()

Built: 1804 (220 years ago)Coordinates: 42°31'21"N, 70°53'28"W

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Gardner–Pingree House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~370 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.
~1490 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.
~110 ftW
Museum
Essex Institute, Salem
1 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.
~920 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.
~1520 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.
~1220 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.
~620 ftW
42°31'21"N • 70°53'36"W
Museum Place Mall, Salem
4 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~700 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.
~1400 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.
~190 ftS
Museum, History museum
Crowninshield–Bentley House, Salem
1 min walk • The Crowninshield–Bentley House is a Colonial house in the Georgian style, located at 126 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts in the Essex Institute Historic District. It is now owned by the Peabody Essex Museum and open for public tours from June to October.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gardner–Pingree House?

Nearby attractions include Salem Common Historic District, Salem (1 min walk), Phillips Library, Salem (1 min walk), Essex Institute, Salem (1 min walk), Quaker Meeting House, Salem (1 min walk).

How to get to Gardner–Pingree House by public transport?

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Salem (8 min walk)