Date Of Visit: September 26, 2025

Location: Witch City Mall, 186 Essex St, Salem, MA

Cost:  $15 for Adults

 $9 for Children 12 & under

Hours: The International Monster Museum opens at 11:00 am daily (call for closing times, as they change seasonally).

Parking: There is parking available in the parking garage at Witch City Mall. There are additional parking lots and garages as well as metered on street parking in the city

Universally Accessible: Yes

Website: International Monster Museum

Summary: Dozens of monsters, trolls and other scary creatures come alive at the International Monster Museum

Salem, MA, isn’t just known for witches. In fact, one stroll down the Essex Street Pedestrian will reveal monsters, zombies and goblins, And not just during October.

The International Monster Museum on Essex St has become one of the hotspots to see some of these spooky creatures.

Upon entering the museum, you are struck by a variety of famous and not so famous characters.

The attention to detail in the making of the monsters is impressive.

There were also artifacts such as this vampire hunter kit.

And this bottle of vampire blood.

Once you enter the dimly lit maze of monsters (don’t worry, they give you a lantern to help you see), you are surrounded by creepy characters of all kinds. Be ready, though, as some of the statues and figures are animatronics.

The life like statues come in all shapes and sizes.

It can be scary at the museum. So, don’t lose your head during your visit!

Not all of the figuresd are standing upright!

There are many twists and turns in the museum. And you never know what you’ll find around any of those corners! Some of the statues, like this one of a werewolf, have signs that give a description and the origins of the creature.

Old person alert. I always think of Wolfman Jack whenever I see depictions of a werewolf, especially when he’s dressed.

I like how the used the lighting to both give you light to see while still giving an eerie feel.

The museum thought of all of the different types of monsters, creepers and whatever these are!

Fans of the movie Leprechaun, both of you, may enjoy these statues!

As random as it may seem, this ghoul is supposed to be eating the entrails of Edgar Allen Poe, Uhm, yuck.

Just when you think you’re about to leave and the horror has ceased, these monsters lurking by the exit!

Even though I visited in September, the museum had a real Halloween feel to it. Halloween season is beginning sooner each year it seems. In fact, I mentioned to one of the staff that September is basically “pre-Halloween season.” Before you know it, they’ll start decorating and celebrating in August!

If you missed the museum this past Halloween season, don’t worry it is open all year round. Because it’s always spooky season in Salem!

I have been reading and reviewing books about New England or written by people from New England. Today’s review is about a book that has recently turned into a movie; The Long Walk by Stephen King (339 pages). I read the story from the Bachman Books, a collection of Stephen King book. But, you can also purchase the book as a stand alone.

On its surface, the plot for The Long Walk seems both cruel and unpalatable. And it is both of these things. But, in Stephen King fashion, it is also very readable. The name basically says it all. I did find it hard to believe I could be so engrossed about a story of this nature.

If you want to read my full review with spoilers, click on the link to my Goodreads review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8102323442