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This is an excellent local museum.
This place has everything about the area's history as well as other exhibits and is a great resource for local college and high school students alike. One of the museum's must see exhibit is the Yin Yu Tang house which is an amazing thing to see in the middle of a city like Salem. Definitely worth the trip.
The museum also offers many discounts to local residents and students to help bring the locals into it.
This is the perfect place to spend a rainy or snowy afternoon in Salem.
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Certainly a nice museum. Good little gift shop, free secure coat room.
It was a good place to kill a couple hours, but I have to say there is practically nothing here on local history, which you would expect from a great museum such as this based in SALEM during OCTOBER. They have collections of art, statues, handiwork, etc from all over the world. They are nice but it all just seems... flat. I mean, I liked much of what I saw and read everything but I remember very little. Certainly more high-brow then going to a "haunted house" or whatever here in Salem during October. But it didn't overly-impress me.
Want to know how to get in for free? Walk through the gift shop. Yep. No one will stop you, and you'll be in the museum no problem.
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I am so proud to have this museum in our city! We took my in-laws here this weekend and once again it impressed. The trash menagerie exhibit is a must-see! It's in the kids area, but regardless of your child status, this is fun for adults also!
We then wandered into the Maritime Art and Chinese/ Indian Art area, which, while being one of the older exhibits of the museum, it was fascinating and looked new to me.
I love going here at any and every opportunity!
I can't believe I forgot to review this awesome museum! I visited when the Yin Yu Tang House was exhibited at the PEM. I am not sure if it's still there, but if you have the chance, you should go see it. When I was there, there was a self-guided tour available where a guide would bring you to the house and you were free to walk around listening to the pre-recorded facts about the exhibit. It was really cool and I learned a bit more about the Chinese culture. I wanted to take pictures, but it wasn't allowed so I sneaked a couple of video clips to show my dad.
The museum in general is really nice and offers a lot of different artwork from all over the word. I really enjoyed the maritime pieces they had and didn't want to leave. Too bad I was on a time crunch or else I would have stayed a while longer.
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For all the hype it got. I was a little disappointed. I was expecting something much more extensive, but I enjoyed the selection they had. The building was beautiful. But it wasn't what I expected.
This museum is a real gem and we are lucky to have it in Salem. They allow free admittance to all Salem residents and it is absolutely beautiful architecture. High ceilings, curved white walls, clean design.
The Yin Yu Tang house is a must see and the frequent and amazing special exhibits keep me coming back for more. If I was visiting Salem for a weekend or even a day this is one of the highest recommended places to see. Unfortunately most people want to see the crappy overrated puppet show at the "Witch museum" what a shame.
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I think Peabody Essex is the most underrated museum in the Boston area; it boasts several large, beautiful galleries, an active collection that rotates often, wonderful special events and quite refreshingly is one of the only things in Salem that has nothing to do with witches, ghosts or Halloween.
Many people don't realize that Salem was the hub of the American Maritime Industries for many, many years. Decades of mariners returning from overseas with treasures of all kinds laid the foundation for this amazing museum, which continues to grow and evolve. It's definitely worth a visit at least a couple times a year.
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The Peabody Essex Museum is the greatest attraction Salem has to offer.
Every tourist goes to Salem for the witch lore. They don't realize that there other attractions that are WAY better, like the Peabody Essex Museum.
With it's enormous size, one can get lost roaming the halls from collection to collection. From the Yin Yu Tang house to the Native American Art exhibits you will be in awe of all the beautiful and amazing artifacts this museum holds.
I HIGHLY recommend visiting the Yin Yu Tang house. It is a replica of a merchants' house during the Qing dynasty. Everything from the outside to its corridors to every room was crafted with such detail, such precision, you feel as though you are actually living in that era, as if the house were yours.
There is a list of best museums in the U.S. and the Isabella Gardner Museum was on it, located in Boston, and nowhere was there mention of the Peabody Essex Museum. Well Forbes, I have to disagree with you, the Peabody Essex museum should be right up there with the Smithsonian!!!
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The PEM is one of my favorite museums; this is THE place to visit in Salem, not the touristy witch landmarks. Did you know the witch trials really took place in Salem Village, which is now located in Danvers, Mass.? Anyway, this museum is fantastic and filled with maritime art, American decorative art, ship models, and exquisite finds from many areas of the world, including Oceania, India, Japan, China, and Korea. What I love about this museum is that it is not Euro-centric (although there are some connections to Europe here and there) and introduces you to different parts of the world that aren't included in all museums. European art is great, but it's refreshing to see art from outside of the European box.
The Peabody Essex Museum also has house tours from three different time periods. When I took the tour though, one house was closed, so I only went to one home from the 1680's and another from 1804, at the height of the whaling boom. One hundred and twenty years certainly made a difference in the homes! The very Puritan home of the 1680's was very plain and had very simple furniture and very few adornments. The home from 1804 had very fancy embellishments and furnishings and was much larger and brighter. Another house tour (for an additional fee) is the traditional 1920's Chinese home (Yin Yu Tang) that was brought over in pieces from China to Massachusetts. This is also an amazing house to tour and worth the price.
Besides the homes, my favorite part of the museum is the East India Marine hall on the second floor that features figureheads from ships and other maritime art. I would come here time and again.
The sea is definitely what matters at this museum-- that is what brings all of us together.
Our first visit to this museum today. We saw the Maori moko (tattoo) exhibit, which was moving and fascinating. The exhibits are world class and the museum is beautiful, although the map was a little difficult to navigate... Cool gift shop if you're into that kind of thing (I like to look but seldom can afford to buy...)
I LOVED this place, will definitely go back.
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Museum magnificence at its very best!
As a New England transplant, this fabulous institution clearly illustrates two things: Massachusetts merchants ruled the seas in the 18th and early 19th centuries (until the War of 1812) and they are the very definition of "old money." Their permanent galleries powerfully illustrate the extraordinary goods brought to North America from the Pacific Rim. The Asian and seafaring galleries are the highlights of the museum. My first visit to PEM crystallized the history of my new home as no text book ever could.
The PEM's galleries are beautifully and thoughtfully designed and their special exhibition crew is top notch. Although their current exhibition on wedding traditions was rather bland, it was impeccably designed. Their family galleries are always packed (on weekends) and their gift shop/bookstore is also wonderful. The new new atrium is not only a nice place to relax and reflect, but the museum also uses it for programming to support their exhibitions.
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This was quite an impressive museum in a town probably best known for the witches and pirates. I did an afternoon trip to Salem to see something outside of Boston, intending to catch a few outdoor art exhibits and fairs, but alas! We could see rain was imminent so we had to quickly develop an indoor plan. PEM it was!
There are some very cool permanent collections I don't think you'll find in many other museums. The maritime exhibit and the one showing Eastern trade with the New World. Even back in the early days of the country's history, China was a major exporter of goods to the US so there are some very cool things Chinese-made, but Victorian-influenced. We got there too late to check out the Chinese house.
The current exhibits are about Maori tattoos and weddings. Having recently been married myself, I dragged the two males I was with through the exhibit. I liked the traditional wedding dresses from other cultures and a funny quilt from 1960's America, but the rest of it was kinda meh. After all the wedding magazines I'd went through in preparation of my big day, it was a bit of a let down. Perhaps if it focused more strongly on how things changed through the ages or different cultural rituals...
Get a library pass and admission is free for 2 adults! Too bad it wasn't available for the date I went.
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this museum was the sole reason for our trek to salem and it was well worth the trip. it has a great collection of asian and oceanic art and the Yin Yu Tang house is just gorgeous!! that alone made the trip a treat!!
would recommend it to everyone!
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I really enjoyed this museum. The BF and I spent a couple of hours here and we loved it. They had a tour of like important buildings in Salem, and we went on it, and it was really cool and informative. The tour guide was really nice and funny, and we learned a lot from him.
When we went there they had this really cool origami exhibit and I loved it. I suck majorly at origami and I managed to make a pretty flower! And some of the artwork (still origami related) was amazing! We didn't even manage to see everything, so next time we come to Salem we'll definitely be back here.
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for its size and location, I think the PEM is really a 5 star experience. someone here mentioned that if you are well traveled or have been to many museums, you wont be impressed. I think that is only half true. on several occasions, I've specifically designed my intineraries through Europe to visit museums of interest (very fun way to travel if you are a city person & a museum nerd!) and even still, I LOVE the PEM. in fact, I have a membership there which I plan to renew next year.
last time I went there was a great photo exhibit of native maori tattoos. they also had a great exhibit on kabuki, which made me want to hop on a plane back to japan! informative with beautiful historical illustrations. and of course, the great hands-on origami exhibit! I made a frog, a skunk, and a crane. it was so fun! (even if I had to push some 10 year olds out of the way so I could get to the video workstations. um...)
the atrium is really a beautiful space - giant skylights and great architectural design.
no matter how many museums you have been to, I think the PEM has something for every taste and age to appreciate. its a great place to come with older kids, a daytime date or by yourself! I have come several times by myself (yay unemployment!) and my visits are always enjoyable.
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The Peabody Essex Museum is my favorite around. They always have such interesting exhibits that are there for a while, which is nice since I can't always make it out to Salem all the time from the city.
I enjoyed "Wedded Bliss." I was really moved thinking about how matrimony and the art of the wedding really is one of the only rituals that crosses all cultures; one more thing that makes me feel connected to the world around me. I also went in the Yin Yu Tang house, which was very cool. They brought over this house from China that has been lived in for 8 generations and the walking self guided tour gives you information on all the rooms and their uses through the decades.
My mother took me to this museum a couple times when I was a kid, but the remodel is stunning and the exhibits are so interesting, the ones always coming in as well as the ones on-going, like the maritime collection. I can't wait to go back and see more exhibits now that I've rediscovered the place.
I love it here. It is everything Salem is without all of the witch ridiculousness!!
It shows the huge maritime history of Salem, and some amazing art work. The Yin Yu Tang house is worth the trip alone, one of my favorite exhibits.
If your coming to town and must see something witch related go but make room for the Essex Museum it is wonderful!
A very well laid out museum. I highly enjoyed the early American exhibits and the polar paintings. The Chinese house is worth paying the extra four bucks to see. This museum is in extreme proximity to the Salem Witch Trial memorial.
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A hidden gem outside of Boston, this museum has much to offer. After its recent renovation, it was ranked within the top 20 museums in the country. (sorry, I can't verify this claim right now)
It boasts a large interactive education area which to some people is even better than larger establishments such as the MFA.
The collection is very unique which consists of a mix and match of older art work and contemporary pieces. The strength of this museum is its 17th - 20th century collections of objects. Museum campus also includes numerous 18th century merchant homes both locally in Salem and from China.
If you want to take a day trip, definitely get over there to check it out for yourself. Currently, every second weekend of the month is family programming weekend. It offers many family friendly programs to attract diverse groups of visitors.
I didn't give it 5 star, because of its location, not because of its collection or the museum itself.
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This museum is a must see if you are anywhere near Salem. In fact, its probably the main attraction in Salem if your not in the mood for witchery!
They have extensive collections from all over the world of art, pottery, jewelry, furniture and other artifacts. The Maritime collection is extensive. It features paintings of boats, furniture, and models of boats. There are some gargantuous models with each thread intricately placed on the sails and masts.
The chinese collection is amazing. My favorite piece was this moon bed that wasn't held together with any screws or nails but instead with pins and butterfly wedges. It was exquisite. The Japanese collection features some gorgeous kimonos, photos of kabuki artists, and a video of a kabuki performance. My favorite exhibit was the visiting exhibit featuring photos of native New Zealanders with Moki or traditional tatoos, often on the face. The photos were so beautiful and fascinating.
I didn't get to see the origami exhibit or any of the houses as they all cost more money, but I still had a great time. There is so much in the museum that it might just exhaust you to see it all!
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Love this place! Beautiful, interesting and as Chris M said...underrated! Make a day trip to Salem to check this as well as other sites...
The PEM may seem a little disjointed at first, but when you get the idea that this was a museum grown centuries ago out of the collections of those coming back from the Far East trade, you get a true sense of the prominence Salem once had among world ports and of the tremendous heritage the museum has worked to preserve. Lots of nautical artifacts, and porcelain, and metal crafts, to name a few, from China, India, Japan, Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore, and more. Beautiful maritime posters. A whole house from China (requires a separate ticket -- reserve the day before). There are other rotating exhibits that may or may not have anything to do with the rest. Really interesting stuff in there all around.
An obscure theme among art museums, but a change of pace from the catch-all that the MFA strives for. (No knock on the MFA, which does a very good job of trying to cover a lot of bases in one pop.) Sometimes limit is a good thing.
Definitely worth the half-hour ride up from town, and thankfully redeems Salem after its legacy of witch-related crimes (namely, getting fools the world over to come and hand over good money after bad for anything with the word "witch" attached to it).
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Not a bad place at all. Very nice setup as well as great things to see. Very fun for the kids as well since they have their own little area.
Really impressive museum. Visually stunning. The nautical displays are exceptional. I was a bit underwhelmed by the 'Wedded Bliss" exhibit. They had some great peices but I would have liked to see more. More dresses, more paintings, more jewelry etc. The staff are very friendly and the museum is well maintained. Definitely worth a visit.
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I went to the PEM last week and loved loved loved the polar landscape exhibit! The exhibit is nicely curated and I think everyone should go see it while it's still up. Also totally worth your time and money is the fascinating Maori moko tattoo photo exhibit.
I love the light and the layout of this museum, and the collection is really interesting. It is an eclectic mix of East Asian, Polynesian, and domestic New England art and craft, which reflects the museum's original purpose as a repository for exotic curiosities that sailors would bring back to Salem after their sea travels. PEM has maintained the first room of the museum, with shelves displaying things like a stuffed penguin, Jungle hen (it looks like a RI red chicken), rhino horn, etc. Based on these original curiosities, the museum has amassed an amazing collection of art, and is particularly strong in Chinese, Japanese, and Indian art.
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After an extensive renovations, the PEM is an interesting place to go and see what directions museum curators/designers are going in. Lots of space around certain objects and many different collections are on display here.
The museum never seems crowded, probably because most of the wings are separated from each other to create a sense of space. The Yin Yu Tang house is awesome, even if they don't want you taking pictures. Great for people just learning about Chinese culture as it provides up close and personal examples of the history including Mao photos and loudspeakers that were rigged in the houses.
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I am completely in love with the Yin Yu Tang House. If I ever win the lottery I'm having a copy made for myself so that I will not be ushered out every 20 minutes!
The fact that this museum does not have a proper restaurant is really weird. The snack bar is limited, and if one didn't haveto leave the museum to get a proper lunch it would make it easier to spend the entire day here wandering.
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PEM is a real gem of a museum in the north shore town of Salem. I want to review the current (November 2008) exhibition "To the Ends of the Earth, Painting the Polar Landscape". I don't often give five stars to anything, but the museum and this particular exhibition are deserving of high praise. The collection of polar-themed paintings is brilliantly curated. The exhibition has works by some wonderful artists, many of whom traveled to harsh environments with some of the planet's most accomplished explorers. I particularly loved a piece by George Marston, a painter that went on Shackleton's Endurance expedition. The entire team, save Shackleton and a few others, were stranded on Elephant Island. While there, Marston did a painting on the side of a crate. The highlights are definitely the works by Church and Bradford, the latter considered the foremost painter of the arctic landscape.
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This is a review on the PEM, as a wedding hall. Everything at the PEM was first class. The sound in the room wasn't perfect, it was tough to understand people when they were speaking, that was the only little flaw I could find. The artwork was beautiful, and everything was spotless. I'd love to come back and check out the exhibits.
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This is one of my favorite museums ever, and while I'm sure the witch stuff is fun, this museum is the real reason to schlep up to Salem. To me, as rewarding as something like the MFA or Metropolitan, but not one that you can directly compare...it's really its own specie of museum. I guess I like to think of it as kind of a modern archaeology museum, in that the art and objects are meant to be appreciated more for the culture, the people and the history they represent, rather than aesthetic qualities per se (although the artwork is very beautiful don't get me wrong). So don't go in expecting to see Hoppers or Monets because they're not there and that's not the point of the museum I don't think...
Anyway. PEM's collection consists mainly of arts from the Far East and the local area (particularly maritime art) from the 18th-19th centuries. Everything is well arranged and selected, but my favorite sections were Asian Export Art (a genre I never knew existed before PEM...kind of a cool east-meets-west style), the model ships, and all the New Englandy historical artwork/artifacts. And there's this awesome Chinese moon bed that is just cool.
The museum space itself is impressive too. They added a huge new wing a few years ago (this is where the main entrance is), modern and sleek, but still comfortable and inviting, and works really well with the old wing and all the historical surroundings. And this sounds cheesy but it's a pretty cool feeling the first moment you step into the big huge East India Hall where the old museum starts...it's fun to wander through the exhibits in the old halls and get lost and turned around.
Maybe the most impressive part of the museum is the Yin Yu Tang house, shipped over here and reassembled all the way from China. Seriously impressive.
The gift shop is cool.
I always see lots of families here every time I go as well, and I agree that it's a terrific museum for kiddies and adults both.
The little pedestrian area and the mall next to the museum are kind of stupid/ugly so just ignore those and don't let those ruin it for you as you are walking from the parking lot to the museum :)
Here's a tip that might save you some $$ - if you're from the area, make sure you check your local library to see if they have museum passes you can reserve. At least at memorial hall in Andover, you can do that and it'll get you free admission for two people (though not for Yin Yu Tang).
Oh also, I don't know if other people have had this experience but I think the drivers in Salem are even worse than drivers in Boston. At least, they don't seem to care about oncoming traffic when turning onto Rte 114. Anyway.
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Witch-free slice of Salem.
Amazing (re)building design by Moshe Safdie. Not too big, not too small. Fantastic angles and use of light and sea forms (waves, sails, etc...). I didn't get a chance to visit the Tang house, but can't wait to go back and see it. Cafe is nothing great, so eat before coming. Seems to be pretty kid-friendly. Great museum shop.
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It's sort of a daunting task to rate a museum, I'll admit.
The husband and I hit this place up last Sunday. I never really thought of Salem as a hole, but I'm coming from Lynn, so it could just be the perspective. That said, the PEM is in a nice, central location in downtown Salem. A total outsider could get there without a map if she could get to the center of Salem. There are signs all over the place.
We opted to buy tickets to the Yin Yu Tang house at an additional cost, and I'm glad we did, it ended up being my favorite part of the visit. As others noted, it's a wicked old Chinese merchant's house that was moved here and rebuilt precisely how it had been in China - 200 year old masonry and all. I think I liked it as much as I did because they included so much of the former inhabitants' memories of the house. Members of the family speak on the self-guided audio tour, much of their stuff is in the house and they had family pictures and movies in the attached gallery. It was a refreshing perspective.
After that, the gallery sort of lost my interest. I see what their getting at - a gallery focused on the history and art of maritime Massachusetts - but you can only look at so much. The works aren't masterpieces, they'e there only to help tell the history of trade, for the most part. They're examples.
When the husband was tugging at my sleeve to say he wanted to shove off he summed up the visit as "Some men like to paint boats, some men like to make boats and other men made a shit ton of money owning boats. Can we get dinner now?"
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You don't expect to find a world class museum in the home of witchcraft trials and the House of Seven Gables. While in Salem for business, I spent the afternoon at the PEM. Boy I am glad I did!
The Yin Yu Tang house, a late Quing dynasty merchants house (according to the museum info) is amazing. Walking around with the audio-guide, you are transported back into the life of the Huang family, who had six generations of family members living there. Interestingly enough, they let one relative who had to bail them out financially, starve to death when he got older and was unable to care for himself. He was called a "landlord." Evidently, helping your relatives by charging an exorbitant price wasn't cool back then either.
When I was visiting, there was an origami special exhibit. It was totally cool! After you had finished seeing the master's work, you could try out your own hand at making a boat or crane. Hundreds of amateur attempts were on display, some good, most bad. I was undeterred. I bought an origami bug set to take home. It's still sitting on my desk, but hopefully I'll be successful and decorate my office with example of origami bugs.
The PEM also has the largest Native American art collection in the US. This impressive collection is a visual smorgasbord, but so rich and interesting that you find yourself moving along to see what else is displayed. I especially liked the placement of historical art next to contemporary art. It allowed for easy comparison and often was striking.
If I was visiting Boston, I'd make a special trip to Salem to see the PEM, it's that good.
This is a great little museum. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. My friend and I made the drive from Cambridge primarily for their special exhibit on Maori tattoos, but enjoyed much of the permanent collection as well. My friend enjoyed their award-winning gift shop, picking up gifts for his ladyfriend, mom and himself. They have a nice collection of Maritime art that made me want to start building model ships (not the same, I realize, but I have never wanted to do that ever, so props to the Peabody for inspiring me). The navigation was great and there is a lot of great natural light throughout the whole museum. They also are apparently the first museum in the country to have a collection of Korean art. It's only a small room, but that feat is impressive, I suppose.
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I think it's really important for visitors to know that a lot of the Asian art on exhibit is the product of historic export. This means that much of the Asian art is heavily influenced by Western culture. The Chinese butter churn and the Quan Yin buddha with the cross-shaped necklace holding baby Jesus? That kind of art is not representative of Chinese culture as experienced in China. It's a snapshot of certain intersections between the so-called East and West. This is stuff they prepared to have shipped out of China to people that could afford to purchase it in other countries. You'll have quite a different experience visiting museums in China and other east Asian countries. That was just a point of clarification, because I think the Yin Yu Tang exhibit makes people feel like they are getting some sort of "authentic" Chinese experience. On a personal note, seeing the Christian Quan Yin buddha with the Asian baby Jesus was just confusing.
All in all, the place was just not as exciting as I thought it would be. If you're really well-traveled and have seen a lot of exhibits across the U.S. and abroad, you probably won't be bowled over by the museum.
If you haven't had the opportunity to see these kinds of pieces elsewhere, then PEM is definitely worth checking out. So 3 stars anyway, for the Accidental Mysteries exhibit... and for trying to bring pieces of the world to New England.
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One of my absolute favourite museums. The 200 year old Chinese Yin Yu Tang house is breathtaking. You can go in and take a tour and learn about the lives of the Huang family. The PEM includes a large contemporary and modern Indian art collection unlike anywhere I've ever seen. In fact, they have a large Asian collection that's amazing. The trip to Salem is worthwhile to get some culture.
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A treasure from the days when the nation was young and optimistic and Salem was a bustling seaport. The traders brought back oddities and artwork from the four corners of the globe to begin the museum's collection. This is a great day trip. But get there early enough to reserve tickets to the Yin Yu Tang house and the Historic Houses tour.
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The PEM is a must-visit destination if you're in Salem for the day. The atrium is so bright, airy and beautiful! My first visit was to view the amazing origami exhibit, and I'm only disappointed that we got there just 1 hour before closing time. Otherwise, I would've spent much more time exploring the rest of the museum. I am definitely coming back to check out the Yin Yu Tang. Great gift shop too!
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I visited the Peabody-Essex Museum (Salem, MA) with the family a couple of weeks ago. It is in a magnificent modern space opened in 2003. The sweeping curves and vertical airy spaces evoke the ships that once made Salem one of the largest and richest population centers in North America. Rather than trying to display the "best" art in some kind of absolute curatorial sense, it shows art and artifacts that are related to the trade with the Orient that made Salem wealthy, as well as the results of that wealth for the locals in terms of furniture, portraiture and incidental items. But there is a lot more to the museum than that. Our entry tickets included a guided tour of the Gardner-Pingree house, just a few steps up the street from the museum, one of the first Federation-style homes. There is a surprise at the end of that tour so avoid reading up on it beforehand! We upgraded our tickets (+$4 each) so we could do the self-guided tour of the authentic Qin Dynasty Chinese trader's house attached to the museum ("Yin Yu Tang"). Coming after Gardner-Pingree house this provides a stark contrast, because the traders who lived in the two houses may well have had dealings with each other. While Gardner-Pingree house is a guided tour, Yin Yu Tang house uses an audio device with tracks keyed to 4-inch numbered wood blocks distributed around the house. Make sure you find all the blocks and listen to all the audio - it has some real gems from past inhabitants of the house. My immediate response to Yin Yu Tang was surprise at the calm tranquility of the stone courtyard with its well and fish pond; only later did I realize the human dramas played out in this space over the centuries, including the Cultural Revolution. Right now the PRC government is bulldozing houses like this in preparation for the Beijing Olympics.
The origami room (special exhibit, Origami Now!, through June 8 08) must be seen. There is a sailing ship, folded from a single piece of paper, being attacked by a whale (also paper) a la Moby Dick. Also an American Alligator and a Pangolin (ant eater), plus amazingly lifelike insects and other more human and abstract creations. After you have cast a glance over these masterworks, sit down and create your own, right there, using a computer guide with the other patrons who are happily toiling away.
I also particularly liked the ship models (one created by an American sailor imprisoned in England) which range from tiny to huge (20 feet long).
There is much else to see but we ran out of time.
Behind the museum is the sad little memorial to the Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692, in the form of a rectangular space adjacent to the old cemetery. There is a separate stone shelf for each person hanged or pressed to death, plus an inscription at the entry to the space.
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A world class museum in a little town. I don't know what it is doing there, but it is there. Now you know. I had a fabi time and I would go back again.
