This is a pivotal moment for museums to stimulate conversation and connection with empathy, courage and credibility. I invite you to explore our complex, rapidly changing world through the power of the …

For over 220 years, PEM has been dedicated to collecting, preserving, and showcasing compelling artwork throughout history and from around the world.

When visiting PEM, you will find a unique collection of historic houses, buildings and gardens spanning three centuries.

Find more information on hours, safety, admissions, and more. Peabody Essex Museum is located at 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970. 978-745-9500

Explore our rotating exhibitions, on view for a limited time.

Mar 26, 2025 · PEM is pleased to announce a slate of exhibitions and programming for 2026 that support the quadricentennial celebration and preexisting Indigenous history

We are seeking individuals who want to innovate and contribute to one of the nation's top museums in a wide variety of ways. Become part of a mission-driven team that strives to bring art and culture to …

Learn more about Salem Witch Trials, including a comprehensive history, today’s impact, and how you can explore the crisis at Peabody Essex Museum.

More than 850,000 works of art and culture — many of them the first of their kind to be collected in this country — come together to offer an experience that’s unique among American art museums. PEM’s …

PEM will continue to grow as a leader in our community and among museums. Our Core Values Creativity is a tie that binds and unifies us. Whether creativity expresses itself as art, culture, or the …