What a fascinating museum! Oh gosh I loved it! So much detailed information about a historical event and period that has always interested me personally - but I dare say that anyone would find this museum of value, even if you're not especially into the witch trials and all that. (Just FYI - no pics allowed on the inside). Not only do the exhibits talk about the witch trials, but they also show you what life and medical practices etc were really like back then...they even have pieces original to the family and the home, down to some of the floorboards so well preserved you can still see the writing/marks from the carpenters that put them in! Right now they're doing timed-entry self guided tours, so basically you just walk around the rooms and read the info and look at the pieces of history etc. But the docent was highly knowledgeable and gave some additional info to start us off. I highly recommend you plan way ahead and book your tickets in advance - there were so many people desperate to get in but they were all sold out for days. I booked my tickets for 10am about 2-3 weeks ahead of time. Probably October is especially busy bc of all the Halloween events as well. They don't allow anyone to use their bathrooms either due to Covid...there are port-a-potties scattered around town and they were gracious enough to let me run and use one before my tour - even though it made me like 10 mins late. They were very accommodating! Parking is kind of a pain...I had to drive around a couple of times until I found a lot and it cost me about $5 to park for an hour. It ends up being a lot more later in the day, so be aware. I didn't see any street parking and definitely no free parking lol. This just happens to be one of those things it's best to plan ahead for...ie tickets in advance, bathroom plan and parking etc. read more

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The witch house belonged to the Judge Corwin who was the judge that's sentenced during the witch trial. The house has amazing artifacts and a great amount of important information from the witch trial in 1692. It's affordable and such an important piece of history. Before heading there I highly recommend you go online and a reserve a time slot. The house is watching distance from the downtown area of Salem. It's a really nice walk with a lot of shops on the way. Also, it is self guided. read more

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Limited information for $9. The Witch House mostly contains information about medical uses of various herbs and animal products. The house contains little furniture and decoration. We read every scrap of information, and we were finished with the museum in 25 minutes. I would not recommend visiting the Witch House. read more

A great time warp into colonial times! Cool facts, views, and could be done in like maybe 20 minutes if you truly need a quick tour in Salem. Highly recommend chatting or asking the staff at the museum about things as it was more interactive and interesting that way! Also cute small gift shop at the entrance and super well priced items to take home a quick momento! Tip: They do require masks so be sure to bring them for you and your party as unfortunetly they dis not have any to provide ! read more

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So how cool is this? A Witch House? Well actually it's not an actual Witch's House. But it is the last real structure tied to the Salem witch trials. The Witch House,l was actually the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin. Judge Corwin Known as the local magistrate and civic leader, Corwin was called to investigate the claims of diabolical activity when a surge of witchcraft accusations arose in Salem and neighboring communities. He served on the Court of Oyer and Terminer, which ultimately sent nineteen to the gallows. All nineteen refused to admit to witchcraft and maintained their innocence. It is a very cool house to tour, a lot of little items to read about and although very tiny (I mean 1660s this was probably a mansion house). Just the history behind the house is really mind blowing to think about. Like this is the house of the judge who wrongfully sent 19 people to the gallows because of idiotic claims of witchcraft. It's history is great but mind blowing. I definitely recommend going just to hear and see the history and how this ties out to the trials.. read more

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Love that the tour was self guided and we could take our time. Lots of great and interesting information and the staff was very helpful.

A nice piece of history. Definitely recommend a stop here to see inside. Parking is street parking and they do have ac inside. However there is a certain scent inside. When we went it was during a holiday week and was a bit crowded once we were leaving. The ambiance is pretty cool and there are some artifacts inside. There is a small staircase to get upstairs. It's a self guided tour with a very small gift shop but worth it. Pricing is reasonable. read more

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PSA: the entrance is in the back. They were 20 minutes late to open on a Saturday in July or at least put the sign out that tells you the entrance is in the back, so we almost gave up. It wasn't obvious. It was an okay self-guided tour. A bit overpriced for four rooms with some signs to read about life in the 1600s and medical practices of old. I guess herbal treatments=witchcraft? It's worth stopping by to see the only existing building with a connection to the Salem Witch Trials, but I sort of wish I'd saved the money and just taken the picture out front. If you get there early, check out the public gardens of the Ropes Mansion down the street. read more

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Wishing I could take another trip to Salem and back to the Witch House! Finally got my photos back and adding them to my initial review. I'll definitely be back next Fall! read more

This is a quick little walk through in the house of judge Corwin. He was basically the guy you went to to accuse a person of witchcraft. His wife and him had 10 kids 5 of which didn't make it to the age of 1. It's said that the kids still hang out in the house. It's creepy and small but definitely worth the price Is $12 to walk around and see all the things inside. The gift shop had really good soap and was priced fairly. read more

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Save your money and go to a different museum. The Witch House tour is self guided, and the items that are inside on display don't look genuine. They look like replicas. Also, the amount of people the staff let in is too many considering how small it is inside. So not only are you crowded while trying to read the items on display, but you also feel rushed because people are waiting for you to move. I came on a Monday in July, so I can only imagine how much more crowded it can get during Halloween season. read more

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Eh, it's okay, but it sure does feel like a tourist trap. The website says "Witch House tours blend information about seventeenth-century lifestyles, furnishings, and architecture with fascinating insights into the events of 1692." But they don't do tours. They have signs around that you can read about the family and the time, but reading dozens of placards gets a little tiring quickly. There are a couple of employees around to answer questions, so I'm not sure why they DON'T just do tours. It would be a lot more interesting to listen to someone then ask questions then to read a bunch of things. It just didn't seem like you could immerse in the experience. The site says it's $8ish for self guided and $10 for guided, but that wasn't an option presented to me. How do you do both? Have a guide but then forbid the self-guiders from listening? The name also has very little ties except it was owned by one of the judges. It's not a bad little house to walk through to admire the furnishings, but the price seemed a little steep for what it was. It was okay but seemed like it wasn't much to experience. read more

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We went to the Witch House during our trip to Salem, it was in October so the town was very busy but we got our tickets ahead of time online and didn't have to wait long to go in. Definitely felt like you were stepping back in time for a moment. The staff told you a little about the place in the beginning and then you had free roam around the house from there. read more

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Beautiful. A little crowded but that's to be expected, to a point. Definitely worth a stop.

This was a great stop on our historical tour of Salem. The house is small so it doesn't take long to walk through the entire thing. All of the artifacts had great descriptions. I was with my young kinds so I didn't get to spend as much time as I would have liked reading everything. They had staff in each room to answer any questions that you might have. I was surprised but my kids really enjoyed our visit as well. read more

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Just an ok spot on the trip we did in Salem. It is more of a cash grab and really didn't have much to do with witches. More of the guy that lived there and was invlved with the court cases and things . Not worth a trip to see read more

This was a cool house to see, especially seeing that it's the last remaining structure that is still standing from the Witch Trial times. But...that's it. It would be nice if there were people around to talk to guests about items in the house. It's cool to see, but I was disappointed. read more

Another museum with strong opposing opinions on its value from reviewers. I decided to go and am glad I did. This location is the home of the judge of the Salem witch trials. He was living within these same walls, on the same floor. For me that provides a bit of gravity. None of the furnishings inside belonged to him. One of the curators was very friendly and provided a lot of information, especially on a few locations to visit in Danvers (Salem Village at the time.) One of note is the Samuel Parris archeological site of the parsonage at 65 Centre St in Danvers. read more

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The Witch House is definitely a must see in Salem if you are interested in the history of the witch trials. You learn more about the family who lived in the house and I believe the hope is that visitors gain an understanding of why the witch trials happened. This place is not so much about witches or anything scary to be quite honest, so if that is what you are looking for, you will not find it here. It is more of a historical stop rather than a spooky stop. Nevertheless, I think it is worth the visit especially if it is your first time in Salem. You do have to book tickets online in advance. I have been visited Salem both during Halloween and outside of Halloween and it seems like tickets sell out quickly! read more

Perfect tourist thing to do in Salem. It was cheap and it didn't take long to go through. Got to see some weird and interesting things while there. It's a small house and though didn't offer as much as other museums I was glad to see it. read more

Best thing about this place are the photos you'll get outside. Beautiful house but the inside is a joke. Literally nothing to see. Do not waste your time or money. read more

Salem. In October. Of course we went to the Witch House! It is really a cool site to see and makes for some stunning pictures due to its imposing exterior. Lines can get long, so get there early if you are able! read more

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The witch house, I didn't find anything interesting. They have a lot of documents to look at etc but I didn't find it really interesting. I asked someone if it was an actually witch house and they said no, they were only accused but not found guilty. So in reality it's not a witch house. read more

The witch house is not really a witch house, it was owned by one of the people on the jury that indicted witches. They don't let you take photos of the inside. It's still pretty cool though because it's the only house left of the kind and the house is still 80% itself according to the tour guide. Def a place to visit if you're into history read more

This place was not about "witches" but about the person who lived there during the witch persecution period and trials (like all the other reviews mention, inappropriately named hours). However, it was a very informative stop and I imagine would be better with an actual guided tour as opposed to just reading yourself. read more

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-House is small (about 2 rooms downstairs and 2 upstairs) but has many cool historical artifacts, informative plaques/posters -allowed to take pictures indoors -has military discount for entrance but no discount at the gift shop -good stop for Halloween -tourist must during stop in Salem due its historical significance read more

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This was the house of Judge Corwin from the Witch Trials. Beautiful, but eerie house. Cool to see all the facts and all that on the wall and the furniture. He had a wife and 10 kids. Nothing exciting, but it's neat to see. read more

What a beautiful and eerie landmark. A must see when you are traveling to Salem. The house was not open due to covid but we will be back! read more

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This doesn't offer tons of information about the trials but does have some. I'd make sure I saw other things first.

Very very cool, historical place to go. Make sure you buy your tickets online ahead of time. It has some antique furniture and scrolls with information on them. It's a one time stop, but definitely cool! read more

If you're considering going here, I'm going to assume you are visiting as a tourist. Salem is less than an hour drive from Boston. Considering the towns history of both maritime and the witchcraft hysteria, it has an enchanting feel in the downtown area. Really, it's a fairly typical suburban and residential city. When looking into which museum or tour to go to, I'm glad we chose this one because it is the only still standing structure that has a direct tie to the witch trials. It is a smallish home but back then was considered large and elite. The home belongs to one of the judges during the actual witch trials of 1692. The home itself is the museum. Not surprisingly, you are asked not to touch anything in the museum because they want to preserve the articles and Furniture inside. Obviously, also no flash photography. For $8.50 you can enter the home and you will have a self-guided tour. Although there is no guide, there were a few staff members that were walking around and were entirely open to answering any questions you have. These employees absolutely knew their history and were an incredible resource. When you enter the home, what you will find is that the area you purchase your tickets in is also shared with the gift shop. I am a sucker for a gift shop so I will just mention that the gift shop was quite small. It mostly sold books and a few souvenirs. As I referenced above, there are a good handful of so-called museums about the Salem witch trials in town. Yet, I recommend you look into the places you are considering visiting. A number of them are more performance-based which I'm sure would be good for children but not if you are looking for actual historical information. On a side note, the witch house is also in the downtown area so it is not far from places to eat. read more

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This is the only structure still standing that has a direct tie to the witch trials BUT there wasn't much to it. There were some artifacts throughout the small house, but honestly I got more from the House of the Seven Gables tour. The woman at the front taking the money didn't offer any information, we had to figure it out on our own. The Witch House is self-guided, you move at your own pace. There are pros and cons to that. The pro is that you can move at your own pace, take as many photos as you'd like. The cons is that there isn't really anyone to ask questions of. The displays were of random parts of life from the period, as well as some random witch explanations. There was one docent throughout the entire place and she was engaged in conversation with one person. The space is extremely small, so maneuvering around can be difficult. In my opinion, the cost just doesn't match the "attraction". read more

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Was a very interesting. Loved the staff! ASK THEM QUESTIONS they know so much about the history of the area & house and have a lot of great stuff to say. Would recommend going earlier in the day. The line gets long but it moves quickly. read more

This house was right down the street from our hotel. Naturally this was the first place we went. The entrance is in the rear. You have to go through the gift shop first and that is where you pay for entrance. When looking at this house just from the outside you can tell it's old and has a lot of history. It is actually Salem's only home with direct ties to the witch trials of 1692. Most of the furniture inside is also authentic and very fragile. This house belonged to Jonathan Corwin and his family. They purchased it in 1675. In 1692 Corwin was called upon as the local magistrate to investigate the witchcraft claims. I highly recommend adding this house to your must see list when planning your trip. read more

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Not as cool as I wanted it to be. Literally 3 small rooms downstairs and 1 room upstairs. While it's cool to see some stuff they don't have much to actually see. The presentation isn't stellar either. Am I mad I paid $9.00 to see it? Nah, would I do it if I knew what it was all about ahead of time or would I recommend it? Nope. You can see everything the museum has to offer just from the yelp photos alone. Should you support small local businesses sure but they need to have something of substance to offer. All the details they have printed up for you to read, you have already heard on various documentaries. read more

A quick 20 min walk through for this ancient relic. $11 admission and a long line. At least in october. Make sure to go in the earlier half of the day as it sells out quick. A lot of cool artifacts like brain moss people would stick up their noses for nose bleeds read more

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Perfect place to get all of the spooky fall vibes! Parking is a little tricky but a very convenient location to walk and see Salem by foot! read more

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Cool place to visit in Salem! We came to visit this cute little town in October, just a few weeks before Halloween. The Witch House is the former home of a man involved in with the Salem Witch Trails. Although it's called the Witch House it's more about how people lived in Salem during this time, than the trails themselves. It was cool to see how the people lived and some of the crazy things they used as medicine during this period. The woman working behind the register was named Elizabeth and she was so helpful! She gave us suggestions of things to do on our short visit to Salem (the Witch House was our first stop) as well as directions! She really knows this charming town and gave us great ideas for a fun filled day! Thank you again Elizabeth! read more

This is a must stop if you're in Salem! It's reasonably priced... and there are people on site with more insight... ASK THEM QUESTIONS!!!! There is so much to learn beyond what you'll see and read here! The self guided tour has great information into the era and the witch hunt. It's the only house left in Salem directly connected to the 1692 trials. The artifacts are fascinating and the story telling worth reading. And... they let you take pictures!!!!! read more

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Visited the Witch House with my family in December 2018, and we all found the place to be a tourist trap. The cost to get in with my family was $25. The house is a small two story house with a couple of rooms. The rooms have items, furniture, and decor from the 17th Century. Really didn't see anything of interest. We were in and out in 20 minutes. My suggestion is to take pictures in front of the house and with the sign, skip the tourist trap entrance fee. read more

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