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Real Pirates - Interactive Historical Exhibit Ticket

Overview

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.

City: Salem

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $16.50

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $16.50

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Digital Photo

Audio Track

Additional Info

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.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Real Pirates Salem complies with all COVID-19 safety protocols enforced by the City of Salem.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (57)

Steve D

Aug 2022

This was so much better than I was expecting! I'm a history buff, and while no expert on piracy, I've managed to read several historical books on the subject. With that, I can say that if you're interested in history, this is worth your time. The docents, dressed as pirates, are very helpful and knowledgeable. I'll be honest, when I saw the pirate garb, I was not expecting the latter. What impressed me was, not only our docents, but the richness of the history represented, the quality of the displays and artifacts. The centerpiece of the museum's exhibits relate to the discovery and history of the Whydah, a slave ship captured and turned into a pirate ship. I appreciated that the museum included rich information about the political, social and economic forces that facilitated piracy. I also appreciated that there was rich information about the day-to-day life of a pirate and the various roles that they played onboard and during battle. We spent a little over 2 hours there. The docents make it entertaining, the exhibits make it educational. Well done, you guys. Thank you.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank YOU! What an inciteful and comprehensive evaluation- we are very glad that you enjoyed the visit-

SydKaty

Aug 2022

This is a relatively new place. We found it very interesting, and an authentic view of real pirates and the artifacts found from a real pirate ship. The tour was nicely done and easy to follow and learn about the timeline of the particular pirate ship from setting to sea to when it sunk.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you SydKaty - appreciate your thoughts on our exhibit!

Krysted

Aug 2022

This was a highlight during a short trip to Salem. Our guide was engaging, the artifacts were really neat to see close up, and the photos were a nice addition. The entire staff was great. I picked up a book about the Whydah after this visit because it sparked my interest so much.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback Krysted. If you picked up the Expedition Whydah book, we think you will really enjoy it. Very glad that you stopped in - thank you again!