With a gift membership, your friends and family receive free museum admission and special discounts all year long.

At PEM, visitors gain exciting insights about themselves and other cultures through special exhibitions, weekend festivals and family art-making programs.

Find yourself drawn to creative places and people? Learn if an internship at the Peabody Essex Museum is a good fit for you.

The museum is open Thursdays through Mondays, 10 am–5 pm.

If you're looking for an inspiring job, you've come to the right place. We seek individuals who want to explore, innovate and contribute.

For over 220 years, PEM has been dedicated to collecting, preserving, and showcasing compelling artwork throughout history and from around the world.

When visiting PEM, you will find a unique collection of historic houses, buildings and gardens spanning three centuries.

Find more information on hours, safety, admissions, and more. Peabody Essex Museum is located at 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970. 978-745-9500

Explore our rotating exhibitions, on view for a limited time.

Explore centuries of cultural creativity, historical objects, textiles, and much more in PEM’s renowned collection