Open Winter 2026
American Eras
Visit iconic moments through the passions and preoccupations of the American reading public.
The new exhibition American Eras showcases the ideals and struggles of a new nation, nature, technology, and the ever-evolving culture of the United States, as reflected in the books available to readers at the Salem Athenaeum from the 18th century to today.
Embark on your journey during open hours.
The exhibit poster shows the frontispiece from the 1923 edition of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, published by Harper & Brothers, New York.
The exhibition is free and open to all during the Athenaeum’s regular open hours:
Tuesday – Friday, 11:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 P.M.
Upcoming Events
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Apr. 8:
NEW DATE!
Native Plants and Pollinators: Create a Beautiful, Biodiverse Yard
7:00 p.m. -
Apr. 16:
2026 Adams Lecture
Colin Woodard—Nations Apart: The Past and Future of Our Democracy
7:00 p.m. -
Apr. 23:
These Truths Discussion Series: Part 1 — “The Idea”
7:00 p.m. -
Apr. 25:
Member Meetup: Punto Urban Art Museum Walking Tour
1:00 p.m. -
Apr. 29:
Celebration of New Poetry
7:00 p.m. -
May. 14:
The Last Navigator with Steve Thomas
7:00 p.m.