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 thoughts on the matter:

Bekah said... {Reply}

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

4 Lettre Words said... {Reply}

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

Heather{Our Life In a Click} said... {Reply}

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

Linda Kay said... {Reply}

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

Kim Cunningham said... {Reply}

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

Dara @ Not In Jersey said... {Reply}

looks like a cool place!

Suburban Girl said... {Reply}

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

A Bit of the Blarney said... {Reply}

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

Gina Kleinworth said... {Reply}

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

aspiritofsimplicity said... {Reply}

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.

Anonymous said... {Reply}

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?

Ohmydearests said... {Reply}

Looks like a fun outing! And very interesting artwork!

Carol Blackburn said... {Reply}

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

csuhpat1 said... {Reply}

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

likeschocolate said... {Reply}

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

Leovi said... {Reply}

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

Unknown said... {Reply}

Beautiful pictures!!! My favorite is your selfie!

Rachel @ Moments With My Miracles said... {Reply}

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:).

Molly said... {Reply}

What a cool building, that is a GREAT reflective selfie

Mollyxxx

betty-NZ said... {Reply}

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