Pioneer Village Salem MA

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Pioneer Village, also known as Salem 1630: Pioneer Village, is a living history museum recreating the city of Salem as it was in the 17th century. … See more

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3.5/5 · 136 reviews
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Sep 2, 2024
The pictures on this site must have been taken 20+ years ago. The place is completely run down and most of the structures are closed. Complete waste of time. Entire visit was about 10 minutes. Full review by Thomas F
Oct 22, 2023
This was the worst place I have ever been sheep-herded into. After waiting behind 900 people to get in, we walked at a snails pace, single file, because there is only one path through. Good news if y… Full review by Jaclyn S
Oct 15, 2023
Nice place to go especially if you’re a Hocus Pocus fan! It’s $5 per person admission (easier to pay in cash). Line to get in went quick. You can’t go in Binx’s house, but you can get a picture outsi… Full review by Tessa M
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We are planning a day trip to Salem next week. Friday, Aug 9. I've been on the site and read some reviews. I noticed …
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We are planning a day trip to Salem next week. Friday, Aug 9. I've been on the site and read some reviews. I noticed there are tours for Saturday and Sunday. Will Pioneer Village be open Friday any chance? I'm a huge Salem/ hocus pocus fanatic and would like to experience some of the historical/ filming sites. Any information is helpful. Thank you
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They are only open Saturday and Sunday. That's according to the website, but the day I went there, I waited for almost two hours and nobody showed up to unlock the gate. I called …
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They are only open Saturday and Sunday. That's according to the website, but the day I went there, I waited for almost two hours and nobody showed up to unlock the gate. I called the number on the website and it rang into the Witch House, but all I got was a recording. Nobody answered to explain why it wasn't open. Good luck.
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Answer by Elizabeth M · Jul 30, 2019
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Sorry I only remember that they are open weekends. The historic park is run by the city. They keep the gate locked once the tour begins. Definitely worth doing. Hope that helps …
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Sorry I only remember that they are open weekends. The historic park is run by the city. They keep the gate locked once the tour begins. Definitely worth doing. Hope that helps Don't give up. It's the real deal.
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