Exhibitions on view
September events
Exhibition Opening Celebration: Conjuring the Spirit World
Saturday, September 14 | 11:30 am–3 pm
Enjoy a panel discussion and special magic performance from the official magician of Salem.
Magic Performances
Saturday, September 21 & Saturday, September 28 | Noon–3 pm
See spellbinding magic shows from Salem magicians Evan Northrup and Anton Andresen inside our new exhibition Conjuring the Spirit World.
Opening Celebration: A Narwhal Carnival
Saturday, September 28 | 10 am–3 pm
Meet fantastical marionette puppets in the galleries, enjoy an ocean-themed PEM Pals and make art with us to celebrate the opening of Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend.
October events
Magic Performances
Saturdays in October | Noon–3 pm
See spellbinding magic shows from Salem magicians Evan Northrup and Anton Andresen inside our new exhibition Conjuring the Spirit World.
Shadow Cast & Drag Show
Friday, October 4 | 7:45–10:30 pm | 18+
Join the Hometown Queeros drag collective for a live show with a special film screening of X (2022, R-rated).
Conjuring the Spirit World After-Hours Tour
Friday, October 4 | 6–7:30 pm
Enjoy an exclusive tour of the exhibition with curator George Schwartz.
Salem Witch Trials 1692 After-Hours Tour
Friday, October 4 | 6–7:30 pm
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the installation with our curators. See authentic historic objects directly tied to people in Salem and nearby communities in the late 17th century.
Haunted Histories: Fatal Graces
Thursday, October 17 & Friday, October 18 | 6:00–10 pm
Our chilling tales of murder and mystery return! Encounter the restless spirits of New England’s dark history as they roam through PEM’s historic houses in this immersive imagining.
Virtual Create Night: Palm Reading
Thursday, October 24 | 7–8 pm
Learn the mystical, ancient art of palm reading with palmistry expert and artist Helene Childress.
Decorations at Ropes Mansion
Friday, October 25–Thursday, October 31 | 318 Essex Street
See the exterior of our historic home decorated in the style of the classic Salem-based film Hocus Pocus and take a selfie outside!
November events
Magic Performances
Select Saturdays in November | Noon–3 pm
See spellbinding magic shows from Salem magicians Evan Northrup and Anton Andresen inside our new exhibition Conjuring the Spirit World.
Family-friendly events
Walking Tours
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Blog
Behind the scenes of our collection highlights tour
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Press Release
New PEM exhibition explores our enduring fascination with the supernatural
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