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Informative and interesting
We did the self guided tour and found it very informative and rich in history.
Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h–1h 30min
- Price from
- $22 / person
- Location
- Salem
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 280 reviews
- Languages
- EN, EN
- Group
- 1–30 pax
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Real Pirates Salem
Description
Immerse yourself in the real-life stories of real pirates! Featuring Black Sam Bellamy – one of the youngest most successful pirates of all time, and Maria Hallett, the love of his life and so-called “Witch of Wellfleet”. Meet Sam’s crew and follow their journey as they seek their fortune on the high seas, find success, and ultimately meet their untimely fates off the coast of Cape Cod. See for yourself the world’s only fully authenticated pirate treasure every discovered – including coins, jewelry, and real pirate weapons – retrieved from the wreck and last touched by the hands of real pirates more than 300 years ago. Explore our Discovery Lab where you can witness artifacts being unearthed daily by trained archaeologists in real time! Become a Real Pirate yourself through our free video and photo experience! Visit our gift shop for a keepsake to remember us by.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visitors tour an interactive exhibit featuring the story of real-life pirate "Black Sam" Bellamy and his fabled beloved Maria Hallett. Visitors will be able to see and touch real pirate treasure from the wreck of Bellamy's ship, the Whydah Gally. The Whydah was a slave ship-turned pirate ship which wrecked off of the Cape Cod coastline in 1717 following a violent storm. Artifacts and real treasure have been pulled from the bottom of the ocean...surrounded by sharks...following the discovery of the ship's bell in 1984 by famed underwater explorer Barry Clifford. The exhibit renews regularly with the discovery of new artifacts by onsite archaeologists which visitors can witness with their own eyes. A video, photo experience and retail gift shop round out the visit. Groups are welcome.
What's included
Included
Fun Pirate Tattoos (temporary)
Digital Photo
Real Pirates - Interactive Historical Exhibit Ticket
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
280 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A local parking garage is situated nearby.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket take?
Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket lasts about 1h–1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket cost?
Prices start at $22 per person for this Salem experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 280 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Real Pirates Salem.
Reviews(280)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
L
We greatly enjoyed the...
We greatly enjoyed the Real Pirates Museum. It was an interesting and educational experience with real artifacts and treasure discovered after nearly 270 years lost at sea.
Operator response
Thank you so much for visiting! Really glad to know you enjoyed your visit with us!
B
Family friendly and Informative
Started the tour with a brief film overview of who and what we were going to see in the galleries. The artifacts and information signs were well displayed and flowed seamlessly. The murals really added to the experience. We appreciated the short bios of several of the crew members. And we all appreciated the friendly staff and the fact they didn’t pressure you with sales pitches for their gift shop. We highly recommend this museum.
Operator response
This is such a nice review! Thank you so much for dropping in to see us-
F
Great visit! Worth it!
This was a lovely excursion! I was greeted by the owner herself, and she was so kind. The presentation was awesome. The artifacts were great, and I really enjoyed myself with this museum. Easy access, great location. I would recommend this stop!
Operator response
Thank you so much for this wonderful review!! It was a pleasure to host you. And those artifacts sure are amazing aren't they! We appreciate that you sent this out for the benefit of others. Thanks again-
G
Not to be missed a second time!
This is our second time, and it was Fascinating and hit the right spot between a fun experience and learning about the wreck of this amazing ship, the WHYDAH, that sank off the coast of Welfleet several hundred years ago with a reported $800 million in treasure.
Operator response
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It truly is an amazing story, isn't it?! Thank you for visiting with us again- much appreciated!
P
My boys loved a
Our boys really loved this, especially after they were scared by the witch show. The pirate made it extra fun for them. I also thought it was great, especially seeing the real pirate treasure. My youngest son bought something in the gift shop for only $11.99 where you get to dig for some pirate treasure and it was very cool, especially for the reasonable price.
Operator response
Thank you so much for the review! Yes that dig kit is one of the most popular items we sell in the gift shop! Glad you liked it and had a chance to stop in! Thanks again for the review -
K
Worth it
Fun & interesting. Cool artifacts
Operator response
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Very glad that you could come by to see us. Thanks again for visiting!
E
Very interesting
The museum was very interesting and the employees welcoming. The artifacts were really impressive!
Operator response
Merci beaucoup pour l'avis! Et pour la visite egalement!
J
It was a fun experience...
It was a fun experience to see the cool pirate stuff from on old ship and the pirate character was on spot!
Operator response
Thank you so much Jennifer! Very glad that you could visit with us!
M
ARRRG
This place was absolutely amazing! Captain Johnny Depths was fantastic—you can tell he genuinely loves what he does and is incredibly knowledgeable. The exhibits were fascinating, and seeing authentic pirate artifacts and real pirate treasure was such a unique experience. If you're visiting the area, this is definitely a must-see attraction. Highly recommend—10/10! 🏴☠️✨
Operator response
Aww, that is so nice to hear. Thank you so much for this feedback! And we will also pass the comments about Capt'n Johnny to him as well. He will love to see this! Thanks again!
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