Discover pirate history in Salem, Massachusetts with a ticket to an interactive exhibition. Learn about the real-life stories of pirates as you explore the exhibit at your own pace. Listen to an audio guide as you see pirate treasure including coins and jewelry, retrieved from a shipwreck. Check out the discovery lab and immerse yourself in the history of pirates off the coast of Cape Cod.
Check out an interactive exhibit on pirate history
Learn about real-life pirates and their lives
See treasure retrieved from shipwrecks
Explore a discovery lab at your own pace
What's Included
Audio Track
Digital Photo
Real Pirates - Interactive Historical Exhibit Ticket
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point
Real Pirates Salem, Charlotte Forten Park, 285 Derby St #5, Salem, MA 01970, USA
What To Expect
Real Pirates Salem
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
A local parking garage is situated nearby.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
5.0
160 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
I went with my 2 kids and it was all our first time in Salem. At the end of the museum the kids enjoyed it very much and had learned so much. We’ll be back!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
That's awesome. Nice to know that the kids picked up some learnings on their visit, too. Thanks so much!
Recommend to everyone
Andrea_M, Mar 2024
The tour and museum was great I was pleasantly surprised and Jason the tour guide was very knowledgeable
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Terrific! Thank you so much Andrea! We'll also make sure that "Capt Depths" receives this kind review-
Great time!
SHERRY_P, Jan 2024
A fun learning experience. Love that there were actual items from a sunken pirate ship. Brings a reality to life on a ship. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Sherry thank you so much for these comments! It's a great place to visit, for sure. And we will pass this on to our team as well - thanks again for stopping by!
Fun!
Elias_R, Nov 2023
This museum is very well put-together in comparison to most museums in salem. It’s updated, clean, maintained well. The collection of artifacts were interesting. The colors, effects, and displays are definitely of this time and not dusty old pieces that are only operated for Halloween.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you Elias! This is so nice to hear. Especially the cleanliness factor - we really do work hard to maintain the exhibit and we are glad it shows! Thanks again for stopping in -
Awesome
Michael_G, Oct 2023
One of the few places in Salem that is a hidden gem. Highly recommend! This requires me to put 100 words and that is what I wanted to say lol.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Well we are very glad you did! Thanks a bunch for the feedback! Appreciate it!
Wonderful tour
Sarina_E, Oct 2023
Excellent tour history was great lots of artifacts to view
Was very cool to see b actual treats chest full of gold and coins
Response from Host, Oct 2023
So happy that you got to see the artifacts! Thank you Sarina-
Great experience!
Rebecca_M, Oct 2023
Lots of history and amazing displays. I had never heard of Sam Bellamy or the Whydha. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thanks Rebecca! Glad to know there is a new fan out there!
Wonderful
Angela_S, Oct 2023
All employees were so friendly and informative. They are passionate about the pirate ship wreck, and they share that passion with all that visit.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
So nice to hear that this comes through to our guests- many thanks for visiting!
Great experience for the entire family
Michael_G, Oct 2023
A wonderfully curated museum with a very friendly staff. Great experience for the entire family. A must see when you visit Salem.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you SO much Michael for this feedback! Our apologies for the delayed response. A few "technical difficulties!" Thanks again -
Pirates on the run
Christine_C, Oct 2023
It was awesome. The founder of the museum was great with a lot of information. Loved the photo bothers.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Christine! Thank you for the feedback! Hope your photos came out well!!
Cool museum
JESSICA_V, Oct 2023
Really cool museum. One of the guys there was so knowledgeable. He really took time to tell us all kinds of interesting facts.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Wonderful to hear- thank you Jessica!! Sounds like you received some good backstory from Bill, our director. Awesome!
Wonderful Experience; Meet Bill the curator
Justin_M, Jun 2023
We had such a good time, Bill the curator was so kind and he could tell I wasn’t feeling well due to new medicine and he gave me a water right out of their gift shop before the tour started. Everyone loved it from ages 3-78 in our group. Our highlight of vacation!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Thank you Justin! Nice to hear- and we will definitely pass your comments on to Bill as well! PS hope you are feeling better!
This was an excellent...
Deborah_Y, May 2023
This was an excellent experience. My husband and I wanted to do something other than the witchy things in Salem Massachusetts. We both love Pirates and thought this experience would be worth it and it was. Well done!
Response from Host, May 2023
That's great! So happy to hear this. Salem certainly is a great city to hear about maritime history as well! Glad you came by- thank you!
Brings Pirating to Life
Kathleen_L, May 2022
An amazing experience! We really enjoyed the hands-on parts and hearing Sam Bellamy’s really made us invested in the whole exhibit. We were excited to hear the end of the story and how the Whydah was re-discovered. Perfect for the whole family!
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thank you Kathleen! Appreciate the comments about our exhibit! Glad you enjoyed the visit -
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)