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
	September 30 - October 31	November 1 - April 30
Derby Wharf and Park Grounds Around Historic Structures	Open 24/7
Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center	Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm Saturday - Sunday 9 am - 4 pm	Wednesday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
Waite and Peirce Park Store	Daily 10 am - 5 pm
Public Stores and Scale House	Wednesday - Sunday 9 am - 4 pm Weather Permitting
Central Wharf Restrooms	Daily 9 am - 4 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Narbonne House	Wednesday - Sunday 10 am - 12 noon	Closed for the season
Derby House 30-minute tours with park staff (as available) Reservations available upon arrival	Wednesday - Friday 1 pm - 4 pm
Friendship of Salem	Saturday - Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm
Custom House	Wednesday - Sunday 10 am - 12 noon, 1 pm - 4 pm