Housed in a creepy Romanesque church, this so-called museum starts with a presentation of life-size dioramas, with a voice-over recounting the narrative of the Salem witch trials, and a bit about other 'witch hunts' in history. The second room is a timeline of witches in history (midwives, medical practitioners) and pop culture, as well as contemporary Wiccan practices.
Salem Witch Museum
Massachusetts
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