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Peabody Essex Museum

Address
161 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970 United States Get Directions
Phone 866-745-1876
Website https://www.pem.org/

Peabody Essex Museum (PEM)

One of the nation’s largest museums, PEM features art and culture from New England and around the world.

Events at this venue

Today

  • Edmonia Lewis: An Artist in Community

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us for a dynamic interdisciplinary conversation exploring a range of themes in the exhibition Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone. The first Black and Indigenous woman sculptor to achieve international acclaim, Lewis broke social, racial and geographical boundaries through her art. From her childhood navigating the U.S.-Canada border with her Mississauga relatives to her career as a professional artist in ...

  • A Bird is a Bird

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us for a reading of the book A Bird is a Bird by Lizzy Rockwell. Some birds are huge and some are tiny. Some birds are fantastically colorful and some are plain. But what do all birds share? Learn about the things that make a bird a bird, like beaks, feathers and wings! After the reading, be sure to ...

  • Flyway of Life Film Screening and Talk

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Experience a memorable evening of film, nature and storytelling with a special screening of Flyway of Life (2025). This visually stunning documentary follows one of the world’s great natural phenomena — bird migration along the Atlantic Flyway — revealing the delicate connections between wildlife, landscapes and the forces that shape them. From tropical wetlands to northern wilderness, Flyway of Life ...

  • Studio Saturdays: Inner Child Found Art Sculptures

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Do you remember losing track of time for hours in play and imagination as a child? Using an assortment of tiny treasures, create your own sculpture to reflect on what your inner child loves best. Take inspiration from common household items, recycled materials and one-of-a-kind treasures and enjoy the process of creating something new! Studio Saturdays is a series of ...

  • Salem Main Streets 2026 Fashion Show Fundraiser

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    The 2026 Fashion Show returns on April 8th! Stay tuned for more details soon! Join us for the return of one of Salem’s favorite events – the Salem Main Streets Fashion Show! Our biggest annual fundraiser, the 2026 Fashion Show will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 pm at the Peabody Essex Museum. All are welcome! Tickets start at ...

  • Salem Main Streets Fashion Show

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Dress up with us for the return of the Salem Main Streets Fashion Show! This evening of fashion, fun and creativity celebrates our incredible local businesses and supports the year-round vitality of downtown Salem. Enjoy a runway show highlighting ensembles by local boutiques, modeled by local personalities. Mingle during cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Salem Main ...