Salem, Massachusetts: Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery
Salem's only Monster Museum features displays about horror, sci-fi, and fantasy films from Nosferatu to Hellraiser.
- Address:
- 217 Essex St., Salem, MA
- Directions:
- Downtown, on the south side of Essex St. (pedestrian only), just east of its intersection with Washington St.
- Phone:
- 978-740-0500
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Sculptures and props range from classic Dracula fare to modern slashers and pulpy cult hits. The no photography rule is extremely strict and enforced by video surveillance. A side room with a projector screens clips from horror films (the original Mummy movie was on the day I visited).
[Harmon, 10/10/2023]Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery
What a great museum for horror fans! Soooo bummed that no photography was allowed... so many great photo ops! We got to sit and watch a pieced-together silent movie of starring Lon Chaney, even though the movie had been lost. I was able to snap a photo of the greeter because he was at the front desk.
[Chrissie, 08/09/2019]Count Orlok's has moved to a larger location at 217 Essex St., the old Naumkeag Trust building. It plans to reopen soon. Can't wait to see what James does with a larger space and features like the old vault.
[Dan Williams, 06/25/2018]Really awesome; classic characters. Information about each character is on a sign so you can read what movie they are featured in. But there's a big downside: No Photography Allowed! Major bummer; such great photo opportunities crushed. Pictures of happy patrons would bring in more business and smiles.
[Rutka, 09/24/2014]Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery
Tiny museum that pays homage to movie monsters. Stuffed into a small storefront. Very detailed figures that show much affection for the genre. Inexpensive way to spend an hour or two.
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