It’s October and you want to visit the Salem Witch Museum! Here are some tips to secure your admission and have a great time at one of Salem’s busiest museums.
PLANNED STREET CLOSURES – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28; SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 & TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31
On Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29, the Salem Police Department will be closing most downtown streets beginning at 11:00 a.m., and on Tuesday, October 31, downtown streets will be closed by 2:00 p.m., though some may close earlier if there is a public safety need. Traffic moving in and out of Salem is expected to be extremely heavy October 28-31.
These multiple road closures include: Essex Street from North Street to Union Street, Washington Street from New Derby Street to Bridge Street, Federal Street from Washington Street to North Street (and a small portion of Federal Street at the Washington Street end), a portion of Church Street, a portion of Lynde Street, Washington Square North and West from Essex Street to Williams Street, a portion of Washington Square South, Hawthorne Boulevard, Derby Street from Lafayette to Congress Street, Route 1A, Charter Street, Central Street, Front Street, and Lafayette Street from New Derby Street to Front Street.
* Please also be aware that crowd size could also require the Police Department to shutdown other streets not listed above, as well as street closures on Monday, October 30th.
Franklin Street and Bridge Street at Sgt. James Ayube Memorial Drive will also close to all traffic between the westerly overpass ramps and Sgt. James Ayube Memorial Drive from 9:30pm to 10:30pm for the closing fireworks to be held at 10:00 p.m. on October 31st.
NO PARKING AREAS
The following are posted Tow Zones from 7:00 a.m. to Midnight, Saturday, October 28, Sunday, October 29 & Tuesday, October 31.
- Lafayette Street both sides from Derby Street to Front Street.
- Public parking lot along Front Street. Public parking spaces located on Central St in front of old police station. Meter spaces Central/Front/Charter.
- Essex Street from North Street to Union Street. Both sides.
- Derby St both sides between Union Street and Lafayette St.
- Hawthorne Blvd both sides.
- Front Street.
- Central Street.
- Church Street.
- Washington Street from New Derby to Bridge Street both sides.
- Washington Sq. South, and West both sides, and a portion of Washington Square North.
- Norman Street from Washington Street to Crombie Street.
- New Derby St between Klop Alley and Lafayette Street.
- Margin Street in front of Post office, Taxis only.
- Federal Street both sides from St. Peter’s Street to the former Superior Court.
- Purchase your tickets online through our website! Be aware that we sell tickets for same-day purchase only. Tickets are not available at the door or in advance.
- During the month of October, traffic is very heavy coming into the city and parking is extremely limited. On weekends, be prepared to add an extra hour or two to your travel time for increased traffic. Please plan accordingly when selecting your ticket time. If you are late or miss your presentation, we cannot accommodate you, and there are NO REFUNDS.
- Once you've purchased your ticket, check your e-mail and make note of the time that you need to arrive to check-in. If you do not see your e-mail, check your spam or junk folder. A staff member will direct you to the appropriate line where your QR/scan code(s) will be scanned in and you'll receive your physical ticket. We recommend taking a screenshot of your QR/scan code(s).
- Please check your ticket for the check-in time and arrive at this time promptly. Do not show up too early as we must minimize the number of visitors on the front plaza and you may be asked to wait until your allotted check-in time.
- Please allow one hour and fifteen minutes for your visit at this time of the year.
- Space is limited inside the museum as we are housed in a historic building. Please travel as lightly as possible and be aware that we have no stroller parking, coat or bag check, or dedicated space to store other belongings. While strollers are able to come through the museum, please be aware that they must be kept with you at all times and navigation may be difficult. Wagons and luggage are not allowed in the museum and bags may be subject to search.
- Our museum is accessible with scripts for visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing available upon request. Both exhibit spaces are equipped with elevators for those using mobility devices. Please note that although Salem is pedestrian-friendly, as a historic city, many sidewalks are quite narrow and made of cobblestone or loose brick. Keep this in mind if you or someone in your party is using a mobility device.
- In case of severe weather, consult our homepage "Special Alert Banner" for the latest information on hours of operation.
- Visit the Haunted Happenings website for more information about planning your trip to Salem!
Payment
- We sell tickets through our website and accept most major credit cards.
- Ticket prices are listed below.
- Adults: $17.50
- Seniors (62+): $16.00
- Children (Ages 3-14): $14.50
- At this time we are not accepting library passes or hotel vouchers.
- For using GoBoston, visit the “Purchase Same Day Ticket” link at the top of our website. You will need to choose a presentation time, appropriate ticket types, and enter each of your GoBoston codes into the appropriate box. Once you have completed these steps to reserve your tickets, you will need to check-in at the museum, have your QR/scan codes sent from the museum to your e-mail scanned, and have your GoBoston codes scanned as well. Be aware that we sell out early, so you must reserve your tickets early in order to guarantee admission. GoBoston is not a guarantee of admission to the museum.