National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Massachusetts. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Massachusetts National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

A three mast tall ship on the water under a blue sky with red brick buildings on the shore.
Friendship of Salem · Photo: NPS Photo / Robert Grant (via nps.gov)

About the park

“Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the Salem waterfront, as well as a downtown visitor center.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

2

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

Ongoing Phone Line Issues - Please Use 978-778-4789

Due to ongoing phone line issue, the main park phone number is currently out of service. Please call 978-778-4789 for the time being.

Posted or updated Oct 26, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

A black and white dogs sits by a garden
Photo: NPS

Become a Salem Maritime B.A.R.K. Ranger

Hello four-legged friends! Do you want to explore Salem Maritime with your leash-holding companions? Interested in getting your very own B.A.R.K. Ranger dog tag? We made it easy for your human to help you get one. Just follow the B.A.R.K. Ranger principles!

5-120 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Hiking

two children show a ranger their answers in the Junior Ranger booklet
Photo: NPS Photo

Become a Salem Maritime Junior Ranger

The Salem Maritime National Historic Site Junior Ranger program is an activity based program offering visitors the opportunity to join the National Park Service "family" as Junior Rangers.

30-120 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Junior Ranger Program

Paper doll with orange arms and blue hat.
Photo: NPS Photo / Elizabeth Thakkar

Create a Dominican Faceless Doll

Have you ever heard of Faceless Dolls (or Muñecas Sin Rostro)? Faceless Dolls were first created in the 1980’s by sculptor Liliana Mera Limé. Their lack of faces is what makes them a truly unique symbol of the Dominican Republic.

30-180 Minutes Year-round

Arts and Culture

See all 6 things to do in Salem Maritime →

Activities the NPS lists for Salem Maritime.

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating hours

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.

Park Grounds
DayHours
MondayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
FridayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day

Weather: 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:…

Contact and directions

Phone
978-740-1650
Email
[email protected]
Address
Salem Armory Visitor Center, Salem, MA 01970
Coordinates
42.5202, -70.8864· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Salem ArmoryDaily: 9:30AM - 4:30PM978-740-1650Yes
Waite & PeirceDaily: 9:30AM - 4:30PM(978) 744-4319Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/sama/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.