Peabody Essex Museum
In the 18th-century, sea captains would bring back all kinds of weird and wonderful objects from their journeys. The Peabody Essex Museum is where you can see these 'natural and artificial curiosities from exotic lands'.
- All-Inclusive
- Family-friendly
- Indoors
- Museums
- Art and galleries
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Estimated total · $20.00
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Overview
There are one million works to discover, including an 18th-century Chinese merchant's house transported from China and reassembled in the US, art from diverse cultures, and Indian sculptures. You'll also see maritime documents and a photography collection dating back to when photography was first invented.
In the museum's fine collection, you'll find American art and architecture, Asian export art, Native American, Oceanic, and African art, as well as one of the nation’s most important museum-based collections of rare books and manuscripts.
Opening hours
Standard opening hours
Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM
Last entry
4 PM