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 All buildings and programs are free
	May 28 - September 28
Derby Wharf and Park Grounds Around Historic Structures	Open 24/7
Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center	Daily 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Waite and Peirce Park Store	Daily 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Central Wharf Restrooms	Daily 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on Monday federal holidays)
Public Stores and Scale House	Wednesday - Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Weather permitting)
Custom House	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)	Saturday - Sunday 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
Friendship of Salem	Returning 2025 (Additional information on public hours coming soon)