SALEM, MA - The Salem Maritime National Historic Site is announcing the reopening of the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center and the Friendship of Salem. Since March 2020, these facilities have been closed to general visitation due to the pandemic. Beginning May 1, 2021, the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center will open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am - 4pm with the America's National Parks retail store opening as well. The Essex National Heritage Area film will begin showing in the theatre on May 22nd. On Derby Street, the Friendship of Salem will be open to visitation beginning May 1st on Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 3pm. Outdoor restrooms will be available at each site during these hours.
Due to CDC guidelines and reopening guidance from the Department of the Interior, the maximum visitor capacity at the visitor center will be 25 which includes the maximum theatre occupancy at 15. The ship will have a maximum capacity of 10 visitors on the main deck; the tween deck will remain closed.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
