Places To Go

Designated in 1938, Salem Maritime was the first park to be preserved as a national historic site. It is an 9-acre national park containing ten historic buildings, nine archeological sites, four historic wharfs, and a historic light station that date between 1675 and 1944.

 

 

Salem Maritime National Historic Site has two visitor centers located less than a 10 minute walk from one another. Find exhibits, maps, brochures, films, and a traditional park store at the Salem Armory Visitor Center in downtown Salem. The Waite & Peirce Park Store on Derby Street provides a boutique shopping experience to help you find the perfect souvenir.

 

 

Park Hours

Park Hours All buildings and programs are free
	November 1 - May 23	May 24 - September 28
Derby Wharf and Park Grounds Around Historic Structures	Open 24/7
Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center	Wednesday - Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM	Wednesday - Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Waite and Peirce Park Store	Daily 10 AM - 5 PM
Public Stores and Scale House	Wednesday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Weather Permitting	Wednesday - Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Weather Permitting
Central Wharf Restrooms	Daily 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed on federal holidays)	Daily 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on Monday federal holidays)
Custom House	Closed for the season	Wednesday - Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Narbonne House		Wednesday - Friday 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
Derby House 30-minute tours with park staff (as available) Reservations available upon arrival		Saturday - Sunday 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
Friendship of Salem		Returning July 2025 (Additional information on public hours coming soon)