Peabody Essex Museum in Salem

The Peabody Essex Museum, located in Salem, Massachusetts, is a unique cultural and artistic destination. Established in 1799, it is one of the longest continuously running museums in the United States. The museum houses an extensive collection of over 1.8 million works of art, encompassing everything from traditional New England art and architecture to global art and culture. The museum's collection includes the Yin Yu Tang House, a fully restored 18th-century Chinese house, as well as the Maritime Art Gallery, which showcases art from Salem's rich maritime history.