Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park · Massachusetts

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A three mast tall ship on the water under a blue sky with red brick buildings on the shore.
Photo: NPS Photo / Robert Grant

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Hours

Park Grounds

Usual hours: Park Grounds
Every dayAll 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.

Visitor centers

Salem Armory

Salem Armory

Usual hours: Salem Armory
Every day9:30AM - 4:30PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)

The Salem Armory Visitor Center is open daily from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM from the spring through the fall.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Salem Armory

Waite & Peirce

Waite & Peirce

Usual hours: Waite & Peirce
Every day9:30AM - 4:30PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)

The Waite & Peirce Park Store is open daily, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Waite & Peirce

About this park

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.