Historic New England's Phillips House

Historic New England's Phillips House The Phillips House Museum is a Historic New England property located in Salem, Mass. Open June to October.

Phillips House is open for guided tours Thursday - Sunday, June - mid-September with additional days in mid-September and October
Visit HistoricNewEngland.org for more information. In 1821, four intact rooms from an earlier house were transported by ox sled to Salem's fashionable Chestnut Street to form the core of a new Federal-style mansion being constructed by Captain Nathaniel West. Nearly a

century later, Anna Phillips bought the house and launched a fourteen-month renovation in the Colonial Revival style. When she, her husband Stephen Willard Phillips, and their five-year-old son moved in, they brought with them a family collection that spans five generations and blossomed during Salem's Great Age of Sail. Phillips House is the only home on historic Chestnut Street open to the public, and it provides a glimpse into the private world of the Phillips family during the early decades of the twentieth century. The kitchen, pantry, and a domestic staff bedroom, present a rarely seen picture of how the great houses functioned as new technologies were being introduced. The unusual collection on display is representative of the Phillips’ extensive travels and interests. It includes a Hawaiian and Polynesian objects, as well as fine examples of early American furniture, Persian carpets, and an extensive collection of export porcelain. In the carriage house, visitors can view the family's collection of carriages and automobiles that spans nearly a hundred years. Tickets and more information at HistoricNewEngland.org

Historic New England members tour for free.

Meet the person helping bring Salem history to life at Phillips House and Gedney House.As part of our Meet Your Site Man...
05/14/2026

Meet the person helping bring Salem history to life at Phillips House and Gedney House.

As part of our Meet Your Site Managers series leading up to Open House on June 6, get to know Abby Stewart, North Shore Regional Site Administrator at Historic New England. From new tours to live music and community favorites like the Phillips House Car Meet, there’s a lot to look forward to this season.

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As we prepare to welcome visitors to for the open season, we invite you to get to know the people who make our tours and events so special.

The season kicks off soon—join us for tours and programs, and celebrate at our Open House on June 6.
04/17/2026

The season kicks off soon—join us for tours and programs, and celebrate at our Open House on June 6.

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, our historic sites across the region are open and FREE to the public. Join us for a fun day of fantastic storytelling! Love architecture, history, fantastic stories, great landscapes, fine art, folk art, or interior design? Then join Historic New England on June 6, 2026, f...

The Irish Experience tour is sold out today, but there are still tickets available for this afternoon's concert, featuri...
03/14/2026

The Irish Experience tour is sold out today, but there are still tickets available for this afternoon's concert, featuring Killeeshil. Visit HistoricNewEngland.org/phillipshouse for tickets. The concert begins at 1:00 p.m.

When Anna Phillips, her husband Stephen Willard Phillips, and their five-year-old son moved in, they brought with them a family collection that spans five generations and grew exponentially during Salem’s Great Age of Sail. Enjoy a glimpse into the privileged world of the Phillips family and their...

10/21/2025
10/15/2025

Wicked Wednesdays are back at Historic New England's Phillips House Museum!

If you're looking for a break from downtown , bring the little ones for a not so scary great time with seasonal crafts and fun backyard games

Walk-ups are always welcome but be sure and reserve your spot here → https://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events/?keyword=Wicked

Looking for a great way to spend a Monday in Salem? Come over to Historic New England's Phillips House Museum for a look...
09/29/2025

Looking for a great way to spend a Monday in Salem? Come over to Historic New England's Phillips House Museum for a look inside the only mansion open on Chestnut Street! We're open Thursdays to Mondays from now until November 2!

See you soon!

09/22/2025

Enjoy a little night music on Saturday, September 27, when history and opera come together at Phillips House Museum

Historic New England welcomes North Shore Voices with a concert highlighting music from Anna Phillips’ personal collection.

Get swept away with song 🎶 https://loom.ly/0FsMJ_E

The Irish Experience at Phillips House tour is back this Saturday! Step inside the Chestnut Street mansion and hear the ...
09/18/2025

The Irish Experience at Phillips House tour is back this Saturday!
Step inside the Chestnut Street mansion and hear the stories of the Irish immigrants who kept it running.

Glimpse into the world of the Irish staff who kept the Phillips House running smoothly in this specialty tour, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦. Through the stories of cook Bridget Durkin, chauffeur Patrick O'Hara, and others, learn about life and the daily duties during the first half of the twentieth century, this Saturday.

Experience history! ➡️ https://loom.ly/lTr3I5I

Address

34 Chestnut Street
Salem, MA
01970

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+19787440440

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