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The museum's collections include American art and architecture and outstanding Asian, Asian Export,...
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Founded in 1799, the Peabody Essex Museum is America's oldest continuously operating museum. The museum presents art and culture from New England and around the world, including American art and architecture as well as Asian, Native American, African,...
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DIRECTIONS
The Museum is 16 miles north of Boston. By car, take Route 128 North to exit 25A. Follow route 114 East into Salem. In Salem, follow signs for the museum and downtown parking. Note: I-95 and Route 128 North share the same loop around Boston. When the roads divide, stay on Route 128 North. By train, take the MBTA Commuter Rail (Newburyport/Rockport line) from Boston's North Station or other points. The museum is a five-minute walk from the Salem station. Follow signs for downtown. By bus from Boston, board the No. 450 or No. 455 bus at Haymarket Square. Parking is available in several nearby municipal lots.