For over 220 years, PEM has been dedicated to collecting, preserving, and showcasing compelling artwork throughout history and from around the world.

Find more information on hours, safety, admissions, and more. Peabody Essex Museum is located at 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970. 978-745-9500

Salem has a uniquely rich architectural heritage. Every major American architectural style is represented within its borders. PEM’s physical campus of historic houses and other buildings …

Will Wilson, (Diné, Navajo, b. 1969), David Weeden (Mashpee Wampanoag), from the ongoing “Critical Indigenous Photographic Exchange” series, 2019. Archival pigment print from wet …

PEM’s collections of fashion and textiles represent an incredible geographic range and centuries of artistry. From the everyday to the exceptional, these holdings intersect with every collecting …

This extraordinary series of events that began in 1692 led to the deaths of 25 innocent women, men and children. The crisis in Salem, Massachusetts took place partly because the …

Salem Stories presents 26 vignettes about the people, places and events that make Salem, MA the city it is today. Virtual tour option available here.

Art museums are fabulous places to work, intern and volunteer. The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) is committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive and respectful environment. Our …

Emphasizing physical fortitude, technical challenges, adventure, commercial adroitness and exposure to other cultures, works in PEM’s maritime collection employ diverse forms of …

During the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), a prosperous merchant named Huang built a stately 16-bedroom house in China’s southeastern Huizhou region, calling his home Yin Yu Tang, …