PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM

SALEM, MA

The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) is located in Salem, Massachusetts and is one of the oldest and largest museums in the United States. Founded in 1799, the museum is home to an extensive collection of fine and decorative art from around the world, including Chinese, Japanese, and Native American works. In addition to its permanent collection, PEM hosts numerous special exhibitions and programs throughout the year.

PEM is a Smithsonian Affiliate and has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1992. The museum's main building, which opened in 2003, features two floors of galleries, a theatre, a library, and a shop. The museum also has several historic properties in the area, including the Yin Yu Tang House, a 200-year-old Chinese house, and the Phillips Library, which houses books, manuscripts, and other artifacts from the 1639-1850 period.

The museum offers interactive experiences for all ages, from hands-on activities for children to educational lectures and tours. It is also home to the Peabody Essex Museum Collection, which includes more than 1.3 million objects and works of art from over 100 countries.

PEM is dedicated to educating and inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds, and to inspiring creativity and curiosity. With its eclectic collections, special exhibitions, and educational programs, it is a great place to learn about the world and explore the past.

PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SALEM MA. US MID #8402500461

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 84,118,743 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• website: www.pem.org

PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM INC
EAST INDIA SQ
SALEM
MA
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