Contact Info
Salem, MA 01970
- Phone:
- 978-740-1650
Basics
- Type:
- Museum,
National Park
Description
Salem, Massachusetts was once one of the most important ports in the nation. The historic buildings, wharves, and reconstructed tall ship at Salem Maritime tell the stories of the sailors, Revolutionary War Privateers, and merchants who brought the riches of the Far East to America.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
The Regional Visitor Center on New Liberty Street is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, seven days a week. The Visitor Center is closed on January 1, Thanksgiving Day, and December 25.
The Salem Maritime NHS Orientation Center on Derby Street is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, seven days a week. Salem Maritime National Historic Site is closed on January 1, Thanksgiving, and December 25.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From the north via I-95
Take I-95 South to Exit 45, Route 128 North, then follow the "From Route 128" directions below.
From the north via I-93
Take I-93 South to I-95 North to Exit 45, Route 128 North, then follow the "From Route 128" directions below.
From the west
Take I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) East to I-95 North to Exit 45, Route 128 North, then follow the "From Route 128" directions below. From Boston
Take I-93 North out of Boston to I-95 North to Exit 45, Route 128 North, then follow the "From Route 128" directions below.
From Route 128
From Route 128, take exit 25A, Route 114 East to Salem. Follow Route 114 into Salem where it will become North Street, then Summer Street (pass the Witch House on the right). Turn left onto Norman Street and then stay straight through the traffic light onto Derby Street (note: Route 114 will turn right at this corner toward Marblehead). Follow Derby Street through the traffic light straight past the Beverly Cooperative Bank to the next intersection.
From Logan
Follow the signs to Route 1 North. Take Route 1 North to the Route 114 East exit. Follow Route 114 into Salem where it will become North Street, then Summer Street (pass the Witch House on the right), Turn left onto Norman Street and then stay straight through the traffic light onto Derby Street (note: Route 114 will turn right at this corner toward Marblehead). Follow Derby Street through the traffic light straight past the Beverly Cooperative Bank to the next intersection.
