Real Pirates Salem

935 reviews
1 hr

Enjoy a swashbuckling adventure at this unique pirate-themed experience.

  • All-Inclusive
  • Family-friendly
  • Indoors
  • Museums
  • Historic and cultural

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Ticket types and quantities
Adult 13–64 years
$17.00$18.89
1
Child 4–12 yearsi
$11.90$13.22
0

Estimated total · $17.00

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Real Pirates Salem
Real Pirates

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Real Pirates Salem
Real Pirates Salem

Overview

Immerse yourself in all things pirate at this exciting exhibit that uncovers the story of real Massachusetts pirates from the 1700s. You'll hear stories about Captain Sam Bellamy, Maria Hallett - the legendary 'witch of Wellfleet' - and various crew members who worked on board The Whydah.

As you make your way around this unique experience, you'll see the world’s only fully authenticated pirate treasure ever discovered and browse recovered artifacts from the wreck of The Whydah - there's everything from cannons and pieces of eight, to jewelry and weapons.

You'll also get the chance to discover how these precious artifacts are preserved with an exclusive audio tour narrated by famous underwater archaeological explorer, Barry Clifford. A must-do for adventure enthusiasts visiting Boston!

Location

285 Derby Street
01970 Salem

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Emma T.

Apr 2026

Straightforward redemption with our pass. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Ravi R.

Nov 2025

A calm experience even on a crowded day. — glad we prioritized it.

Sofia V.

Oct 2025

Clear signage when we arrived. and overall it was one of our favorite stops. (Afternoon crowds were predictable.)

Felix H.

Jun 2025

More impressive in person than the photos. nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Ben T.

May 2025

Entry was quicker than websites suggested. even though it was a busy day.

Elena Z.

Aug 2025

Easy to combine with other sights. we’d echo the hype online.

Maya B.

Dec 2025

We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. easily one of the highlights of our trip. (Short walk from our hotel made it simple.)

James G.

Apr 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Sofia W.

Jul 2025

Straightforward redemption with our pass. — glad we prioritized it.

Aria Y.

Feb 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Noah W.

Jan 2025

Smooth check-in with no surprises. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Felix V.

Jul 2025

Smooth check-in with no surprises. worth blocking a half-day for.

Luca J.

May 2025

Well organized from start to finish. Queues moved faster than expected, worth blocking a half-day for.

Marcus V.

Aug 2025

Clear signage when we arrived. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Felix X.

Jan 2026

Great value versus buying tickets separately. with straightforward entry.