The history of the witch trials is hard to believe! The commentator was in period costume, well spoken and appeared very knowledgeable. Take about an hour to do this one.
It was a nice museum, but I found Salem as a whole to be over commercialized and didn't like it overall.
A nice presentation of a surviving period house from the witch trials era. The building actually has a connection to the witch hysteria, having been the home of the official who signed off on the first accusations. They don't sensationalize the witch stuff in their presentations, but they do provide a good bit of historical context.
Was a little disappointed that the name gave a slightly different idea of what the place was about, however, it's still an interesting historical account of a very dark time. The house itself is dark and heavy feeling, and I am not convinced you really get bang for your buck by spending time here, but it is still amazing that the structure has weathered the centuries between then and now.
It was really neat to walk through this house. The staff had interesting perspectives, and they didn't over hype the true events of the witch trials. It was really interesting to see all the artifacts and pieces of the times that inhabited the house. You really learned a lot by reading the various pieces that accompanied some of the artifacts. All in all, I would say it's a very interesting historic house, probably not for those who prefer the more scary "stories" or haunted house feel.
It's cool to be in the oldest home in Salem, but I wish there was more. Not really worth the ten bucks since it was late in the day and self guided, but if you want to say you were there... pay it.
Easy location to find and we parked on the side street, less than 1/2 a block to walk. You can take your time going from room to room. There is information on the furnishings to tell you about it. Not much of gift shop though.
In all of my visits to Salem, this house never seems to be open to visitors. We called them and got their hours and still, not open. It's gorgeous from the outside but needs to (at least) post hours on the front door.
We had already been to the Paul Revere House a few days earlier so were very dissapointed that they charge more for this so called witch house but provided so much less of an experience. We were out in less than ten minutes and over $20.00 poorer for Two adults and a child ( 8 years old. ) Not worth the visit.
It was a repeat of what we heard on the Bewitched tour, so it was good to hear again, but had we know that we would not have gone in. It was reasonably priced, If this is the only tour you do, then I think it would be worth it. Its good for the history and if you have disabled or young children and can not do a walking tour.