Peabody Essex Museum

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"Few museums in New England shine as brightly as the Peabody Essex Museum, one of the country’s oldest continuously operating museums and the successor to the East India Marine Society, which dates back to 1799. It’s filled with a range of curios and fine art, including special collections of American, Asian, and Oceanic art. Never afraid to step outside the box and keep even repeat guests guessing, its varied galleries span a permanent display of personal items and rare artifacts from the Witch Trials, a full-sized 18th-century Chinese house, and immersive contemporary art experiences. The latest special exhibit, "Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic and Mediums," explores the role of Spiritualism in 19th- and 20th-century European and American art." - Todd Plummer, Gia Yetikyel