New England Pirate Museum

274 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970-3635
 
 
 
 
 
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Captain Kidd and Captain Blackbeard are just two of the more well-known pirates that dominated the seas off the north shores of Boston. This museum gives you the chance to relive that bit of history with actors playing... More »
Captain Kidd and Captain Blackbeard are just two of the more well-known pirates that dominated the seas off the north shores of Boston. This museum gives you the chance to relive that bit of history with actors playing the parts of some these 17th century villains. A walking tour includes such sites as a dockside village and a pirate ship and bat-cave that holds some of the pirate's loot.
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Open Hours: 10a-5p M-Su
Contact: +1 978 741 2800
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7 reviews for New England Pirate Museum
Short but fun
By Cyirra, 07/03/08
This was the most inexpensive of the museum tours. It is a strange set up but not unlike The Witch Museum. The actors who are your tour guides are funny and make the tour worth while. It is not like a 'regular' museum as there are not showcases with pirate treasure or the like for you to view. The only thing I didn't like was taking the tour in the dark which is the way it is set up. I don't really understand why except to add atmosphere but it is too dark if you ask me.
 
 
 
 
 
Worth a look
By DaniR, 11/08/07
I didn't know about this museum because from the front it looks like an old store front that doesn't have much to offer. the only reason I took the tour was because it came as a package deal. It was worth it! I'm glad I did. the guide was very entertaining and well informed. the sets and set-up wasn't half bad itself. Buy the combo ticket that includes this museum and two other popular ones, it is worth the time!
 
 
 
 
 
ahoy folks!!!!!!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 10/23/07
I went twice in the month of October,2007 with my grandsons they both really enjoyed the guide he was very informative and interesting he was jolly and chubby and fit the part very well. I have both a digital cannon rebel and an hp 7.2 meg and the pictures came out beautiful. Both boys learned some from the museum they talk about it still to friends and teachers the young men who work there make the kids feel welcomed keep up the great job be back in another week Love this place
 
 
 
 
 
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Informative
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/18/07
Learned about how pirates lived and where they hid their treasures. The guide was excellent. Felt that the place needed some action to it.
 
 
 
 
 
Not bad
By darkzelda, 09/22/06
My husband was suffering from witch-overdose so we went here for some balance. Fun tour, the guide made it a nice experience. For the whole family.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Pirate Museum just Okay
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/17/06
I had high hopes for the Pirate Museum, but thought it was just okay. It is too kiddy for adults (wax figures that do nothing, no special effects, nada) and too adult for kids (no hands-on learning activities). No pretend ship for little ones to play pirate on? No telescopes for adults to peer through? Also, it is soooo dark in there, you can't take any pictures--even with flash! Our tour guide was very nice and knowledgable, but the museum itself was pretty lame. The price is right though...$6 adults, $4 kids.
 
 
 
 
 
3 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Shiver me timbers.
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/13/05
The museum was interesting, learning the history of pirates and their treasures. It was nice.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 4 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
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