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A three mast tall ship on the water under a blue sky with red brick buildings on the shore.

Park Waterfront & Vessel Friendship of Salem

Three story red brick building with white columns has a wide staircase and golden eagle on top.

This Custom House was built in 1819 and housed offices for the officers of the U.S. Customs Service, as well as an attached warehouse, the Public Stores, used for the storage of bonded and impounded cargo.

A white rectangular lighthouse approximately 20 feet tall is near the water on a gravel road.

The Derby Wharf Light Station has aided navigation in Salem Harbor since it was first lit in 1871.

Three story red brick building with white windows and a brick pathway through grasses and trees.

Built in 1762 as a wedding present, the Derby House was the home of Elias Hasket Derby (1739-1799) and Elizabeth Crowninshield Derby (1727-1799) for the first twenty years of their marriage.

Physical Address:

Salem Armory Visitor Center

2 New Liberty Street

Salem, MA 01970

Mailing Address:

160 Derby Street

Salem, MA 01970

contact-details

Phone Number: 978-740-1650 Voice

Email Address: SAMA_Information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

Established on March 17, 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historic Site consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the Salem waterfront, as well as a downtown visitor center. Located in the urban setting of Salem, the park preserves and interprets over 600 years of New England's maritime history and global connections.

park designation:National Historic Site

Directions:

Salem Maritime National Historic Site is located in downtown Salem, Massachusetts and is accessible by vehicle, commuter rail, bus, ferry, and recreational boat.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Park Grounds

All outdoor spaces including the grounds, gardens, waterfront, and wharves are accessible 7 days a week. Please check the Visitor Center hours to learn more about which facilities are open.

Weather Information:

New England weather is unpredictable year-round. Monthly averages, in degrees Fahrenheit, are: January: 37 high, 20 low February: 40 high, 23 low March: 47 high, 30 low April: 57 high, 38 low May: 67 high, 48 low June: 76 high, 58 low July: 82 high, 63 low August: 80 high, 62 low September: 73 high, 55 low October: 62 high, 45 low November: 52 high, 37 low December: 42 high, 27 low