The Chinese House, a Fashion and Design Exhibit and a surprise at the Essex Peabody Museum in Salem, Massachusetts

 

The Peabody Essex Museum Salem, Massachusetts

The Chinese House can be seen in a 30-minute free self-guided tour of the 200-year-old house. This has been a permanent attraction for almost 20 years. On this April 10, 2023 day, The tour had about 12 people. (See flyer below.) See the museum link for more information.

Looking down on the first floor. I was the only one in this group who went to the second floor.

Second floor.

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Interior courtyard for relaxing, getting something to eat, gift shop, and using the restroom.

Fashion and Design is another exhibit. See more information on their link.

Different styles of shoes through the ages.

This was a nice surprise. It's a view from the museum to the Charter Street Cemetery (very historic) in Salem. From this view, you can see some old tombstones. Map below.

The Organ Concert and a Bell Ringing Concert i at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall

On August 30, 2023, I went with a friend to hear my first organ concert. When we entered the building and saw the organ, I was surprised at how massive it was.

The Methuen Memorial Music Hall

192 Broadway (Rt. 28)

Methuen, Massachusetts

Phone: (978) 685-0693

Website: https://mmmh.org/welcome-2024/

The ceiling was beautiful.

The organist was from Houston, Texas.

We were early and by the time the concert started, every seat was taken.

Another view of the ceiling.

 

I went back to take daytime photos and to attend a concert given by the New England Ringers. For all performances, we are not allowed to take photos.

The program on the night I went.