Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center
About
The Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center sits across from the Peabody Essex Museum in downtown Salem, a central spot for the city’s museums, restaurants and attractions, which makes it a natural place to begin a tour of Salem. National Park Service staff and volunteers share information about Essex County and its special historic sites, and the center is associated with Salem Maritime National Historical Park.
The building has its own history. It was once the Salem Armory, headquarters and training facility of the Second Corps of Cadets, whose roots reach back to the 18th century. After fire destroyed the armory in 1982, the surviving drill shed was converted into the visitor center, which opened in 1994. The park also offers educational resources, including lesson plans, short films and material on the history of Black communities in Essex County.
What to Know
- The center sits across from the Museum Place Garage.
- Portable toilets are next to the building, and indoor restrooms are open during operating hours.
- Teachers can arrange school visits to Salem Maritime.
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