Step into the past and learn about Salem's history in our self-guided walking tour that explores the stories of our historic homes and properties. Known worldwide for the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, the city is located 16 miles north of Boston. It boasts the nation’s first National Park site, a major university, a rich cultural heritage, distinct neighborhoods, a growing restaurant scene and a full calendar of festivals.
PEM Walks recently won a gold MUSE Award and is generously supported by the George S. Parker Fund.
Listen to a brief preview of our PEM Walks Audio Postcards:
Ropes Mansion and Garden
Built in 1727–1729
0.4 miles from PEM
Peirce-Nichols House
Built in 1782
0.4 miles from PEM
Cotting-Smith Assembly House
Built in 1782
0.6 miles from PEM
Quaker Meeting House
Built c. 1688
0.1 miles from PEM
Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop
Built in 1783
0.1 miles from PEM
John Ward House
Built in 1685-1699
0.1 miles from PEM
Andrew-Safford House
Built in 1818
0.2 miles from PEM
Crowninshield-Bentley House
Built in 1729
0.2 miles from PEM
Daniel Bray House
Built in 1766-1806
0.1 miles from PEM
Gardner-Pingree House
Built in 1804–06
0.2 miles from PEM
Derby-Beebe Summer House
Built in 1796
0.1 miles from PEM
Plummer Hall and Daland House
Built in 1856
Across the street from PEM
Samuel Pickman House
Built in 1672
Located behind the museum
East India Marine Hall
Built in 1824–25
Incorporated into the main museum building
Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home
Built c. 1790s
Entered from inside the museum