Salem September Days Returns

September Salem Days is returning this year, and all Salem residents are invited to visit the Museum of Science in Boston for free, any day or time throughout September. Through the generosity of the Norman H. Read Charitable Trust, all Salem residents will be able to gain admission to the Museum of Science.

Since the inception of September Salem Days in 2009, the Read Trust has funded free admission for thousands of Salem residents to the Museum of Science and the New England Aquarium, as well as to the Topsfield Fair. New this year, in addition to Museum of Science admission, extra perks will be offered to residents on certain special days, including free round-trip commuter rail service from Salem to Boston with Mayor Pangallo (September 14, 9:14am departure from Salem) and Salem Public Schools Superintendent Zrike (September 28, 10:41am departure), as well as a limited number of food vouchers in the amount of $10.00, redeemable at the Museum's Riverview Café (on September 14 only).

Mayor Dominick Pangallo commented, "I would like to thank the Read Charitable Trust for continuing September Salem Days. The Museum of Science is an important resource to our region, and lots of fun! The Norman H. Read Charitable Trust funds many programs in our schools, but September Salem Days is a gift to all Salem residents. I hope that all residents will take advantage of this generous offer, and I look forward to the opportunity to see many community members there."

The Museum of Science will be open each day throughout September from 9:00-5:00pm. Please note that the Museum will be closed on Tuesday, September 3.

How to Secure Your Tickets
This offer is valid only for residents of Salem, Massachusetts during the month of September 2024 (excluding September 3) and while supplies last. Visit the box office in the Museum lobby for free admission to our Exhibit Halls and either an Omni film or a Planetarium show. Proof of Residency Required: Present proof of residency at the Museum box office, such as a valid driver's license or photo ID card showing a Salem address.

This program is generously funded by the Norman H. Read Trust.

ABOUT SALEM'S BENEFACTOR : Norman Read, who died in 1992 at age 100, made his fortune in the sciences of oil and natural gas in Texas and Alaska. Before he died, he created the trust as a means to enhance excellence in science education for all Salem residents. Generations of his family were residents of Salem since colonial days.