The cheese factor was a little up there for me. Our guide was fantastic and incredibly…read moreknowledgeable, but the exhibits themselves needed a bit of improvement. For kids? This is perfect because it's not too "adulty and boring."

My kids (8 and 7) enjoyed going to this museum with my in laws. They spent a couple of hours there…read morebefore getting lunch in town. They took some fun photos (see attached) and even came home with little treasure chests from the gift shop. While I don't think this is necessarily a museum you'd visit multiple times, this had been on their wish list for some time and I'm really glad they got to do it. From what I heard, there were fun photo ops and interactive displays.

​If you're looking for a break from the heavy history of the Witch Trials and just want to…read morecelebrate the "spooky" side of Salem, this is the place. It's vibrant, nostalgic, and has a bit of a "funhouse" energy with its 3D glasses and day-glo displays. It doesn't take itself too seriously, which is exactly why it's so charming. ​It is a smaller museum, but it's packed with fun. We spent about 30 minutes walking through the different vignettes, which cover everything from ancient Samhain traditions to 90s-era Halloween kitsch (the vintage Barbie collection was a personal highlight!). It's a self-guided flow, so you can move at your own pace without feeling rushed by a tour guide. ​ ​The price point is one of the best in town. While other attractions in Salem can easily run you $25-$30+, this was much more affordable and felt like a fair trade for the time spent. It's a great "add-on" activity if you have a gap between your larger tour bookings. ​ ​Don't skip the 3D glasses at the entrance! They really make the neon displays pop and turn the experience into something more immersive. Also, because it's a shorter walkthrough, it's a fantastic option for families with kids who might not have the patience for the longer, text-heavy history museums nearby.

The Halloween museum in Salem is one of those attractions that feels more exciting in theory than…read morein reality. The 3D fluorescent rooms are pretty cool at first, and there are a few fun props tied to Hocus Pocus and classic The Walt Disney Company films that horror and Halloween fans may appreciate. That said, the museum itself is very small and doesn't offer much beyond the initial visual appeal. Even though tickets are relatively cheap, the experience feels rushed and underwhelming overall. Unless you're already walking by and looking for a quick stop during a Salem trip, this is probably one attraction that can be skipped.

This well exceeded expectation! The story telling In The beginning, setting the scene made the…read moreattraction even more special. The real life artifacts and pirates treasure were top tier... this is a NON CHEESEY WORTH THE MONEY attraction. My family loved a little something different in Salem and not the same regurgitated witch stories. This did not disappoint. 10/10. Will come back! #worthit

It was a good tour and Michael was great as a guide. it was really historical in nature and not a…read moregimmicky as I feared. We learned a lot. We did the 3 museum package and it was worth it.

While we were visiting the City of Salem. We wanted to find something to do or experience while we…read morewere in town. We looked up the map and found this interesting Salem Museum of Torture. Curious minds brought us to this interesting and cool museum. There was a nice gentleman that was working at the time, he helped us decide if this was something we would have a great time exploring. He wasn't wrong. It was an interesting experience to say the least. After we paid for our tickets, he explained that we can stroll thru there at our own paces. There is no time limit here. You can go through there fast or take your time to read, and take in the history of all the different torture apparatuses they had inside the museum. We find it fascinating how they used to use these devices to torture people back in the days. Glad we aren't living in those times. Can't imagine the suffering they used to go through. It was a very interesting visit. Glad we at least experience it once to learn the history and the stories behind each device. After you are done, you can head back up and check out their gifts shop. It was a great and interesting experience. If you happened to visit Salem and is curious about torture devices, definitely stop by and experience it for yourself.

The most perfect thing to do on a rainy day is to hit the museums! This was a really neat way to…read moresee how people were tortured in the past. Way too many boob rippers in my opinion but hey.. The downside really is that it's a straight path so you need to be conscious not to get in others' way. The signs are easy to read. Oh and the tools in the museum were actually used on people which was crazy to learn.

This is a cute little performance-based museum. You see real actors alongside wax figures act out…read morethe Procter trial. Then you get to tour a dungeon that is replicated off of the original dungeons. The tour guide does a nice job going over the different cells and how you could pay to have more space. You could also pay to have hay to sleep on but most people couldn't afford it. It's a truly sad sight to see these dungeons that are based on real experiences.

Not only is this place fun, it's also super interesting learning about the history of the witch…read moretrials. This was the first time I learned how the witch trials finally ended, as well as freaky facts--did you know that they actually tried and hung two dogs for practicing witchcraft? First you see a reenactment of a trial, then tour the replica below. It's amazing to see the actual size of some of the cells that people had to stay in. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the thought interesting.

Excellent site to visit! Beautiful views! We had a great docent lead tour. Our guide shared lots…read moreof details and did a great job trying to answer our group's many questions! Learning about the different architectural phases of this property was very interesting. The Secret Staircase is special! Gift Shop was a fun stop! Friendly staff. They have their own parking lot with ample and FREE parking while you visit. Now that's a plus. Everywhere else in Salem is paid parking, including the Peabody Essex Museum (park and hike!) Highly recommend visiting The House of Seven Gables if you are in the area.

What a great experience!…read more We had the tour to ourselves. The snow turned everyone away. The house is super interesting and our guide was great! If you are in the area, highly recommend a tour. Side note: we used our library card and received 50% off of admission.

Fantastic small museum that's chock full of maritime pieces from the early days. This museum was…read moreestablished in 1799 and is the oldest in the country. Spent a good amount of time in the Salem Witch Trial exhibit and really enjoyed the more contemporary exhibits as well. Fantastic cafe with freshly made to order sandwiches.

Great place to spend the day. Salem witch trials section now has a permanent home at PEM…read more Parking Off street and metered lot available Staff So nice and cheerful despite the busy season ending Cafe Cafe is great for lunch or snacks Bathroom So clean and organized Coat check So great to have and free of charge. Wheelchairs, walkers and strollers available if needed.