Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery
About
Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery is a horror movie museum in Salem that bills itself as the city’s only horror museum. It is filled with life-sized figures of horror film creatures and characters spanning more than 100 years of cinema, created by Hollywood special effects artists, along with a large collection of props and memorabilia from horror film icons. The collection keeps expanding, and the museum describes itself as a must-stop for genre fans.
The museum takes its name from Count Orlok, the vampire of the 1922 silent film Nosferatu, a nod to the long history of horror cinema the collection celebrates. Visitors walk through displays of famous movie monsters and villains, then can browse an on-site horror gift shop. For fans who cannot make it to Salem, the museum sells its own merchandise and other horror goods through an online store, which also helps support the small business.
What to Know
- Operates seasonally, reopening each year for a new season.
- Hours change through the year, so checking before a visit is recommended.
- Listed by Destination Salem under museums, attractions and things to do.
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