Visit the Oldest Continuously Operating Museum in the Country!

The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), located in Salem, Massachusetts, is the country's oldest continuously operating museum, founded in 1799, and renowned for its world-class collections of art and culture, particularly American and Asian art and design.

Among the museum's collections are;

• American Art: The museum boasts a significant collection of American art, including portraits, furniture, folk art, and needlework.
  
  


• Asian Art: The PEM is also known for its extensive collection of Asian art and design, including a 200-year-old Chinese house, Yin Yu Tang, which was relocated from southeastern China in 2003.
  
  


• Maritime History: The museum's New England heritage has led to a large collection of decorative arts from the Northeastern United States, reflecting the region's history as a center of trade and maritime activity.