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Filming locations in Salem
These locations are in Salem, but they have different scene associations and access conditions. The visitor guide from Destination Salem identifies the sites and advises visitors to confirm current details with individual venues.
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| Film location | Scene association | What visitors should know |
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| Pioneer Village 310 West Avenue, Forest River Park |
The opening village scenes set in 1693, featuring human Thackery Binx. | Destination Salem describes it as a living history museum built in 1930. Tours are seasonal, so check current access before going. |
| Phillips Elementary School and Salem Common | The school exteriors associated with Max and Allison; Salem Common also appears in outdoor scenes. | The school is not open to the public. Its exterior can be viewed from the Common, a public space. |
| Ropes Mansion 318 Essex Street |
The exterior of Allison’s house. | The Peabody Essex Museum owns the mansion. The confirmed film association is the exterior; the available sources do not establish where interior scenes were filmed. |
| Old Town Hall Derby Square, 161 Essex Street |
The Halloween party and Bette Midler’s “Put a Spell on You” sequence. | Check current opening hours and public access before planning an interior visit. |
The Salem Film Office lists Hocus Pocus among films made in Salem.
The cemetery scenes were filmed in Marblehead
The daytime cemetery scenes with Max and his classmates were filmed at Old Burial Hill on Orne Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Marblehead is a separate town, so include it as a separate leg if you are visiting the Salem locations. Both Destination Salem and the Massachusetts Film Office identify the cemetery as being in Marblehead.
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- Conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters, a tricky trio of 300-year-old witches set out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth. But first, they must get their act together and outwit three kids and a talking cat.
Max and Dani’s house is private property
The Ocean Avenue residence used as Max and Dani’s home is a private property in Salem, not an accessible attraction. Destination Salem and the Massachusetts Film Office identify it as private. Do not enter the property or approach residents; choose public locations such as Salem Common instead.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How to plan a location visit
- Separate public spaces from venues. Salem Common is public, while Pioneer Village has seasonal tours and Old Town Hall’s hours and access can vary. Confirm details with the venue before traveling.
- Keep the school visit outdoors. Phillips Elementary is not open to visitors; view the exterior from Salem Common.
- Plan Marblehead separately. Old Burial Hill is outside Salem, and should not be confused with Salem cemeteries.
- Do not count on seeing interiors. The cited location information establishes the Ropes Mansion exterior, not interior filming sites, and does not provide a complete interior-location itinerary.
Destination Salem’s location guide asks visitors to confirm current hours and access with individual businesses, especially for seasonal or historic sites.
Quick Recap
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- Actors: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz, Thora Birch
- Directors: Kenny Ortega
- Format: PAL, Blu-ray
- Language: English
- Subtitles: French, Latin
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- Factory sealed DVD
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