This is one of the best museums I've been to.  Very kid friendly.  The scale is great, parking convenient and lots of other stuff to do in Salem.  Plan a nice summer outing to the North Shore.

Where else can you fold an origami penguin, meet a live wolf and make your own finger puppets? At PEM, we’ve got plenty of ways for you to discover new adventures in art with your family and friends. Pick up a family-friendly Gallery Discovery Kit and search for animals or explore life at sea. Get swept up in the excitement of an Atrium Alive weekend festival and make new friends in our Book Buddies story time program. Come experience PEM — together.