Thursday, July 9, 2015

Peabody Essex Museum

I finally made it to the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem last week. Nestled right in the heart of downtown Salem, it's a stunning museum with a great art collection.
 So much natural light...swoon.
Reflective selfies in the art are a must. 
They had an amazing mix of Chinese, Native American, Indian, and American artwork at every turn.
 The special exhibit was the work and life of Thomas Hart Benton. His work was stunning. So bright and vivid and often influenced by current events and the works of Hollywood.
A perfect summer afternoon outing. Highly recommend if in the Salem area!

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20 comments:

  1. BekahJuly 9, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    Love all that light - and your reflection selfie! Well done! :)

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  2. 4 Lettre WordsJuly 9, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Y'all have some wonderful museums up there! (LOVE that selfie.)

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  3. Heather{Our Life In a Click}July 9, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    The place looks awesome! I love your polka dot top!!

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  4. Linda KayJuly 9, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Looks like an awesome museum to put on my bucket list!

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  5. Kim Cunningham July 9, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    I love the skylight designs for all the yummy natural light!

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseyJuly 9, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    looks like a cool place!

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  7. Suburban GirlJuly 9, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    I love a museum that allows photos! And your selfies are pretty neat.

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  8. A Bit of the BlarneyJuly 9, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    I, too, enjoy museum visits! And your selfies are quite good!!! Well done!

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  9. Gina KleinworthJuly 9, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    I so love seeing all the cool places you visit - well captured my friend.

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  10. aspiritofsimplicityJuly 9, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    I used to live right down the street near the Salem Commons. I haven't been into the museum in years. It's a great place.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 9, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Wow, a stunning architectural feat! Since I lived for thirty years an hour from the city of Hollywood and even closer to Disney, I have seldom been impressed with works having to do with Hollywood. Do you know it used to be Holy Wood?

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  12. OhmydearestsJuly 9, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    Looks like a fun outing! And very interesting artwork!

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  13. Carol BlackburnJuly 9, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    Thanks for the wonderful tour of the museum. Your reflective selfie was quite creative too.

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  14. csuhpat1July 9, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    Very cool pics of the museum. Looks like a wonderful place to spend day. I want to go.

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  15. likeschocolateJuly 9, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    You find the coolest places. I can't wait till next week when I will be in Boston. My children are excited too!

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  16. LeoviJuly 9, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    Beautiful pictures, wonderful place, true works of art !!

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  17. UnknownJuly 9, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    Beautiful pictures!!! My favorite is your selfie!

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  18. Rachel @ Moments With My MiraclesJuly 9, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    Great pics! I don't know how I've missed your blog, but for some reason just looked at it for the first time! Have enjoyed looking through it tonight:).

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  19. MollyJuly 10, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    What a cool building, that is a GREAT reflective selfie

    Mollyxxx

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  20. betty-NZJuly 12, 2015 at 3:49 AM

    That sounds like a great way to spend the day with so much to see and appreciate.

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