P.E.M. Peabody/Essex Museum
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P.E.M. Peabody/Essex Museum
Salem Ma. The current exhibit is the works "boxes" of Joseph Cornell. I'm a big fan and read his biography "Utopia Highway."
I wonder why they call it the EssexPeabody when it's not in those towns but in Salem?
I wonder why they call it the EssexPeabody when it's not in those towns but in Salem?
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The Peabody Essex Museum was the result of a merger between the Essex Institute and the "Peabody Museum of Salem", which was named after the family not the town (which was also named after the family). Essex is the county in which the towns of Salem, Essex, and Peabody are found.
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It was wonderful if you enjoy his works like I do, it was exhibited in several rooms. In the gift shop. I bought special box they sold to create your own Cornell but I used the sections to display my shells and other organic finds from trips.
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This is a FANTASTIC museum. Very well laid out. The best museum in the area by far. The cafeteria is even nicely done and reasonable for lunch. And the children's section is particularly remarkable--very hands on and doesn't "baby" kids like other children-themed exhibits do.
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