Ahoy there! Are you looking for a new field trip for your organization this year? Real Pirates Salem is a very unique museum in historic downtown Salem, MA:
- Located at 285 Derby Street on historic Charlotte Forten Park, the museum is one of the top-rated Google and TripAdvisor-rated exhibits (over 2,000 5-star reviews).
- Awarded Best New Massachusetts Attraction by Yankee Magazine (2023), TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award and many others.
- The shipwreck’s story has been featured most recently on the Discovery Channel’s “Expedition Unknown” and the History Channel’s “Beyond Oak Island.”
- Open year-round, the primary website for further details is realpiratessalem.com.
This is one of only two places where you can see the world’s only fully authenticated pirate’s treasure from the Whydah Gally, which sank off the coast of Cape Cod in 1717. The museum addresses three topics:
- The relationship between piracy, slavery and the oppression of the 1700s.
- The trials and tribulations of pirate Captain Black Sam Bellamy (as reported by Forbes, the highest earning pirate of all time) and his beloved Maria Hallett, otherwise known as the “Witch of Wellfleet.”
- The science behind the underwater recovery efforts of the Whydah’s artifacts by famed explorer Barry Guests see and touch real pirate treasure and artifacts pulled from the sea bottom, hearing all of the stories that led to their recovery.
Onsite Tours
There are three types of group tours available from the Museum.
- General Admission Tickets – discounted, non-docented visits – our lowest cost per person, discounted below our rack rate based on group admission includes complimentary pirate tattoo, two photo experiences as well. (Average visit: 45-60 minutes)
- Directors Tours – fully docented tours through the museum (Average visit: 60-90 minutes); also includes complimentary tattoo, photo experiences and a discount for the museum gift.
- Private Evening Events – for groups of 20 or more, evening museum rentals for corporate events, birthdays and other events can be theme-based (e.g. pirate weddings and vows renewals or candlelight tours) or scripted by you! (Average visit customized to your event)
Offsite Experiences
Don’t have the ability to visit the museum? The museum can come to you!
Offsite “Show and Tell” – at your facility, a museum docent will bring the story of the Whydah to your location with real artifacts such as coins, cannon balls, and other items. (Average duration: 60- 75 minutes)
Discounts are available based on group size. Located on one level, the museum is easily navigated by mobility-challenged individuals. Many excellent restaurants are situated in the immediate vicinity.
To reserve space, please contact Carolyn Shapiro, group coordinator at 508-941-8203 between 8 am and 8 pm daily – or email us at info@realpiratessalem.com. We look forward to working with you!
