Real Pirates Salem

"I recently visited the Real Pirates Salem Museum and had an incredible experience! One of the highlights was being able to touch a cannon that's over 300 years old—an amazing and tactile connection to history. The staff was exceptional; their passion for the museum was palpable and added an extra layer of enthusiasm to the visit. You can definitely feel their dedication and love for what they do. A must-visit for anyone looking for an immersive and engaging historical experience in Salem!"

"This was the first place we hit after getting off the commuter train. We were thoroughly impressed! The reviews didn’t lie when they said how awesome this museum is. First things first, this is about a particular ship which has helped to solidify a lot of pirate legends. They have incredible recovered artifacts, and a storyline right out of a novel. The electrolysis demonstration to remove said artifacts from concretion is even displayed which was fascinating (especially for us science nerds!). Highly recommend for anyone with any amount of interest in pirates!"

"A friend and I went here and took the tour that has a guide to explain all the history. It was a great tour with more information than I expected to learn. Definitely a good experience for anyone wanting to learn more about the pirate life."

"There is a speech in the beginning, followed by a video, and then the museum doors will open. There are really cool exhibits including actual pirate treasure that has been found off the coast of cape cod. The scenes are all set up really tastefully. It was the best pirate museum I’ve ever seen."

"Witches and Pirates? Perfect. There was another pirate museum across the street but from what I read this was the one to go to. They did not disappoint. We showed up and were able to coordinate and get a guided tour by Stephanie. It was just the two of us and she took us through and I left knowing a lot more then I would’ve navigating solo! She was informative and friendly, cute gift shop at the end, clean restrooms and temperature controlled (it was hot and humid outside)."