I'm a local and previous member of PEM. I would recommend this museum to history buffs and Asian…read moreart enthusiasts. I appreciate that the museum has held workshops with the Mashpee Wampanoag and has held events with iconic Native artists like Joy Harjo (Muscogee). The Native American exhibit is refreshingly good. As a Native person (Choctaw Nation of OK) I feel really comfortable going here.

I visited the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) with my mom at the end of our day in Salem about a week or…read moreso ago, and we really enjoyed our visit. The museum has an extensive collection of Asian Art, but it holds more than 800,000 works of historical and cultural arts covering maritime, American, Asia, and Oceanic and African art. The highlight of our visit was visiting the Yin Yu Tang House. The house dates back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Huang, a prosperous merchant, built this stately 16-bedroom, two story-house with a courtyard and called it "Yin Yu Tang," meaning "Hall of Plentiful Shelter." It was home to the Huang family in the Huizhou region for more than 200 years until the last of the family descendants moved from the village in 1982. In the 1990s, as part of a cultural exchange, the home and its contents were dismantled and transported to Massachusetts, where it was re-erected in the PEM. The PEM opened to the public in 2003. The house is currently undergoing work to preserve its roof tiles and masonry walls, so there was a lot of scaffolding obstructing views of the home and pictures taken of the museum. But it still well worth a visit; it's incredible. (The website says the house is closed 7/27-7/31 and 8/3-8/7, so maybe they'll have the work done by the end of those stretches!) I only wish the staff that had walked us into the house had explained exactly how much time we'd get inside the house before being ushered out for the next group, because my mom and I were using the audio guide to learn about the house as we explored. Before we finished several rooms, we were told our time was up, which was a bummer - we barely had time to peek into the rooms we hadn't gotten to yet, so I wish we'd known and could use our time better. They call it a tour on the website, but it's a self-guided experience; no museum staff walk you around the house. (FYI: You need a separate ticket for the Yin Yu Tang House, which you can buy on the website.) We explored the rest of the museum as well, including some of their interesting temporary exhibits: "Anila Quayyum Agha: All the Flowers Are for Me," "On This Ground: Being and Belonging in America," and "Beyond the Broom: Salem Short Films." Other highlights of our time were visiting the East India Marine Hall and seeing art and artifacts relating to the Salem Witch Trials. They also have a great gift shop, so save some time for that. A very nice regional art museum that is worth visiting if you have time in your Salem itinerary!

We brought our 18 month old over the last weekend and had such a great time (for both adults and…read morekiddo)! There are so many different themed rooms for the kiddos to explore safely. We bought tickets online for the 9AM-12PM block and some of the more popular rooms did start to get busy but you could easily go to another room if it was crowded. I liked that there were "trashcans" for toys that needed to be cleaned to prevent the spreading of germs. Bathrooms had step stools and toilet seats for kids which was great to see. There was a little room for kids to have their snacks as well. Check out the events calendar online to see if there are any special visitors/groups. The day we went there were visitors that brought crabs/hermit crabs and a project to make robo crabs. I do wish they had a water fountain or water filling station.

My 22 month old cried when we were leaving because she was having so much fun. It's one big area…read morewith smaller rooms, each with a different theme. I think it definitely is best for walkers and this age was perfect. Everyone that worked there was friendly but I can see this being hard if it's busy as the rooms are a little small. We'll be back.

Amazing place wherever you go there's a good seat. Also, it's air-conditioned. Give it a try you're…read moregonna like it.

Saw the fabulous Tower of Power who didn't disappoint! Did all of their classics and had the crowd…read morerockin'.. including the encore! Yes the venue is art deco period 1948 but sound system and acoustics (upgraded) were great, though the guy navigating the spotlight was off , the stage lighting in general was good. Sat in the balcony and the only obstruction is a rail by the first row but otherwise good views . Yes the occasional person musically inspired, does stand and yes folks on bathroom breaks and fetching drinks, but overall it felt like a nice atmosphere in a nice small town. Decent restaurants to dine before shows and decent spots to park. For the right group, we'll check out Lynn again!

I had no idea there was theater space in the Lynn Arts building until I attended a performance of…read more"Evil Dead the Musical" there as part of the "Arts After Hours" program. (I'd been to art shows at Lynn Arts before, but never something like this.) Evil Dead the Musical was hilarious and I recommend attending to anyone who likes campy horror and/or musicals. The first 2 rows were the "splatter zone" where attendees were given ponchos. (And as the show progressed, they needed them.) The theater was small, but even from the last row I could see and hear the musical well. I've had the song "All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons" stuck in my head since the performance. I grew up in a city next to Lynn, so it's very nice to see a resurgence in the art scene. Don't be scared off by "Lynn the city of sin" and check out an Arts After Hours performance. You'll be glad you attended.

They always put on a great show and do far more than they should be able to with sets in the space…read morethey have. I try to get to at least one show a year, and you can't go wrong with any of them. My favorites have been their Shakespeare productions and ones done around Halloween. This and dinner at one of the restaurants downtown make for a very enjoyable night out.

I was pleasantly surprised with this museum all about the history of Lynn, Massachusetts…read more It's 2 floors of exhibits. Somerville's Union Square claims the invention of Marshmallow Fluff but it's manufactured in Lynn. There are stairs and an elevator. A baby changing table is in the women's restroom. I got around fine with a 6 year old & 10 month old in a stroller. I grew up on the North Shore and my high school job was at a dry cleaners in Lynn. I loved this small museum and would recommend it. Today, the museum was free as part of a Lunar New Year Celebration. They had a bunch of free crafts and a storytime for the kids and my daughter loved it.

Nice little museum including two levels. The first floor is mostly like a little gift shop, the…read morefront desk, bathrooms, and where they hold events. You can purchased shirts, mugs, maps of Lynn, postcards, quills, and many other random things highlighting the City of Lynn.The second floors is where everything you want to see is located. The have a little room where the kids can enjoy themselves trying in silly shoes or playing the piano. There are many interesting things to observe, mostly all about the history of Lynn. They have a elevator to get to the second level. There is also a nice little seating area outside

Passed by this place every day for YEARS and always wondered what it actually was LOL. One day my…read moremom and I finally decided to stop by, and it was actually really cool! The entrance is free, it's a short walk, and we love a good free activity! We took some nice photos, walked around, and learned about the history of the iron works. It was a nice little outing without having to spend anything. They also have events here sometimes. I've driven by while they've had concerts and even a movie night, which I thought was pretty cool. There's also a parking lot, so it's convenient to get to. Definitely a great place to check out if you're ever around Saugus and looking for something free and easy to do!

Beautiful park full of history and stories shared by some very knowledgeable Rangers. Easy parking…read moreand free entrance makes this a must stop when visiting the area. Highly recommend a tour of the house with Ranger Paul (hope I got the name right), he was very knowledgeable and presented it so that even our 14 year old Grandaughter was interested

What: self-guided tour of the only structure in Salem with direct ties to the infamous 1692 witch…read moretrials. How can you visit Salem without stopping here? It is surprising how large the house is for its time. There is also an upstairs. Walking through the house you really feel like you are getting a good glimpse into life during those difficult and trying times. Makes me super thankful to be a woman living in modern times! It took us about 30 minutes to walk through and read most of the things to read. You need to purchase your tickets online at 8am on the day you want to visit. I set a timer and had no problems getting a ticket. Tip: use the clean restroom in the visitor center and whatever you do, do NOT use the disgusting foul dirty bathroom in the witch mall. There is no bathroom for visitors in the Witch House.

The Witch House is a part of history that I have always been intrigued about. So it was a must to…read morehead there and see what went on in this house centuries ago. My daughter made our way to Salem today and this house was definitely on our to do list! My daughter and I attempted to go through the house earlier in the afternoon but unfortunately the credit card machine was down. After roaming for a couple hours we made our way back and we made our way in. The fact that this house has been standing in it's preserved form since 1672 is mesmerizing. To know the history about this house and what happened here over 350 years ago is mind blowing. How everything is perfectly staged, protected and preserved is simply amazing. Each room that you walked through has history notes for you to read. I appreciate that you have all the time to walk through, read the notes and absorb what you're looking at. Pieces of written documents, a bed that was slept on, a doll they found in the walls perfectly propped and protected. To know these pieces they have that are that old is a crazy thought! I looked out the glass window and envisioned what life would have looked like in Salem. The thought is crazy to me cause I'm sure Jonathan Corwin stood at the very spot and looked out of it too. Truly a crazy thought. I enjoyed my time at The Witch House. Looking at everything and thinking of what life was like back then. Thinking of the thought process of Jonathan Corwin when he sent those poor girls to the death at the Gallows during the witch trials. I think if you put yourself in that perspective going through this house, you'd really enjoy it! I have read a few poor reviews from people who didn't put themselves in Jonathan Corwins perspective.

This place is an absolute hidden gem in Lynn. If you are a history buff, interested in the Civil…read moreWar, or love museums then you need to go here. They have a TON of historical gems (including the last confederate flag to fly over Richmond) and a giant hall that is gorgeous. Highly recommend checking it out. Everyone I've brought here is impressed with their collection and always stare in awe at the grand hall.

Best place to nerd out about space! The exhibits are amazing. There are also a few video…read moreexperiences also that really add to it. The price is not bad for the experience. Definitely worth a visit for anyone interested in space. The event also wasn't crowded. The staff did a really great job and controlling the flow of people.

http://www.mahomeless.org/home/home.html…read more Love these guys. They're in Lynn, so you need to be on the northern side of the city for pickup (think S-Ville & north), but they're very good. I've used them several times for donations (they come & pick up unused furniture, etc). Everyone is always nice - the scheduler is really nice & polite on the phone & the pick-up guys are great (and strong - which is key when you want to donate a sofa bed up on your 3rd floor apartment).

A good organization but they have moved. The location info here is incorrect. They are still in…read moreLynn at 73 Buffum St. on the corner of Oxford St. Buffum St is off of Union St.