Salem Armory
Visitor Center · Massachusetts ·
Managed by the National Park Service
- 24 ft
- Elevation
In the Salem Armory Visitor Center, National Park Service staff and volunteers provide information on historic sites and other places of interest throughout the Essex National Heritage Area (ENHA). Visitors can learn more about Essex County from the exhibits. A free orientation film is played at 10:15 AM, 12 PM, & 2 PM, and the ENHA film "Salem Witch Hunt" is played at 11 AM, 1 PM, & 3 PM (ticket required). Books and gifts are available for purchase in the Salem Maritime National Historical Park store.
Getting there
The Salem Armory Visitor Center is across from the Peabody Essex Museum and the Museum Place Garage 14 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts.
42.52255, -70.89195 · 42°31'21.2"N 70°53'31.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 36 | 38 | 44 | 55 | 65 | 74 | 80 | 79 | 72 | 61 | 51 | 42 |
| Low °F | 18 | 20 | 26 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 61 | 60 | 53 | 42 | 33 | 24 |
| Precip in | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Salem Armory
- Can you reserve a site at Salem Armory?
- No. Salem Armory is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (978) 740-1650
- Email SAMA_Information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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