Spirits of Salem Museum

Spirits of Salem is an immersive walk-through attraction that tells the city’s history through the voices of the people who lived it. Visitors travel through the centuries, from the Witchcraft Trials to the Golden Age of Sail and beyond, as audio and visual effects bring the narrators to life alongside genuine artifacts and relics from Salem’s past. The script was written by Salem historians drawing on decades of research.

The experience is housed in the historic Endicott Building at the corner of Essex and Washington streets and is presented at The Black Cat Curiosity Shoppe. It is pitched as slightly spooky but family friendly, suitable for younger guests while still captivating adults. The narration uses the words of Salem’s esteemed visitors and colorful residents, and the attraction bills itself as Salem’s newest immersive experience.

What to Know

• There are no live actors, mannequins or jump-scares in the attraction.
• Lighting effects are used, but there are no strobes.
• The immersive audio stays at a comfortable volume but may feel intense for guests with audio sensory issues.
• Content includes descriptions of violence and death, skeletal remains and faux taxidermy, but no gore.