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Salem Maritime National Historical Park

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About Salem Maritime

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the Salem waterfront, as well as a downtown visitor center. Located in the urban setting of Salem, the park preserves and interprets over 600 years of New England's maritime history and global stories.

From the National Park Service.

State
Massachusetts
Designation
National Historical Park
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Salem Maritime.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Park Grounds

Open 24 hours a day, every day.

All outdoor spaces including the grounds, gardens, waterfront, and wharves are accessible 7 days a week. Please check the Visitor Center hours to learn more about which facilities are open.

Weather and when to go

New England weather is unpredictable year-round. Monthly averages, in degrees Fahrenheit, are: January: 37 high, 20 low February: 40 high, 23 low March: 47 high, 30 low April: 57 high, 38 low May: 67 high, 48 low June: 76 high, 58 low July: 82 high, 63 low August: 80 high, 62 low September: 73 high, 55 low October: 62 high, 45 low November: 52 high, 37 low December: 42 high, 27 low

Getting there

Salem Maritime National Historical Park is located in downtown Salem, Massachusetts and is accessible by vehicle, commuter rail, bus, ferry, and recreational boat.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
Salem Armory Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA 01970
Official site
nps.gov/sama

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Salem Maritime

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Things to do in Salem Maritime

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

  • Become a Salem Maritime B.A.R.K. Ranger

    Hiking · about 45 min

    Hello four-legged friends! Do you want to explore Salem Maritime with your leash-holding companions? Interested in getting your very own B.A.R.K. Ranger dog tag? We made it easy f…

  • Create a Dominican Faceless Doll

    Arts and Culture · about 1.3 hours

    Have you ever heard of Faceless Dolls (or Muñecas Sin Rostro)? Faceless Dolls were first created in the 1980’s by sculptor Liliana Mera Limé. Their lack of faces is what makes the…

  • Shop Waite & Peirce Souvenirs

    Shopping · about 15 min

    Waite & Peirce: Authentic and Exotic Goods features gifts inspired by the bold spirit of Salem’s privateers and offers visitors a unique shopping experience.

  • Watch the Sunrise from Derby Wharf

    Astronomy · about 1.7 hours

    Enjoy an East Coast sunrise from Derby Wharf! The horizon is broad and flat, providing an expansive view of Salem Harbor.

  • Drive the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway

    Scenic Driving · about 4 hours

    Discover 90 miles of New England coastal life passing through Essex National Heritage Area and Salem Maritime National Historic Site.

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