Phillips House — Attraction in Salem

The Phillips House is a Historic New England museum located on Salem’s Chestnut Street, one of the city’s most distinguished historic neighborhoods. In 1821, four rooms from an earlier home were moved by oxen to form the foundation of what became this Federal-style mansion.

The house reflects Salem’s rich architectural heritage and offers a glimpse into the lives of the families who lived there. Furnishings and collections span generations, showing both early 19th-century craftsmanship and later domestic life.

Open to the public from May through October, the museum welcomes visitors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with guided tours offered every half hour. It remains a rare opportunity to step inside one of Chestnut Street’s historic residences. #PhillipsHouse #FederalStyle #igersnewengland...

I visited Phillips House last October with a pair of friends from out of town. I love this elegant Federal style mansion, which was built in 1821 and currently operated by Historic New England (HNE). This tour is vastly different from other historic tours in Salem because it focuses neither on the 1690s around the time of the Salem Witch Trials, nor on the early 19th century during the peak of maritime trade. Instead, the tour is told through the eyes of five-year-old Stephen “Stevie” Phillips, who moved into the newly renovated house with his family in 1912. The tour guide was tons of fun, and I think I was her favorite guest because of avid picture-taking! Definitely a great place to relax if the rest of Salem...

I'm a Salem resident and I am on a mission to tour all the local attractions AND historic houses.

About this one:

What a wonderful experience! Our guide today - I feel bad that I don't remember his name - was extremely knowledgeable and quite entertaining. I was not sure what to expect, but it turned out to be a very fascinating tour. The "garage", with original carriages and antique cars, it's probably the most stunning section of the tour. And learning about the history of the house and of the families who lived there was particularly interesting. I recommend it to anyone who is visiting Salem and might be sick and tired of hearing about...