Origami Now!: Peabody Essex Museum

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Venue:	Peabody Essex Museum (PEM)
Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$$ see below
Category:	Exhibits

Originally developed in Asia, origami has evolved into an exciting art form, explored by artists worldwide. Works in this intimately scaled exhibition in the museum's Art and Nature Center demonstrate the remarkable breadth of origami art, ranging from depictions of nature to self-portraits and abstract forms.

In addition to showing masterworks of origami, the exhibition reveals connections between origami and innovations in other disciplines, such as design, medicine and math. Interactive displays give visitors of all ages opportunities to engage in the artistic process of origami.

HOURS

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Open daily 10am - 5pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day

COST

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Adults $13, Seniors $11, Students $9; Youth (16 and under) and Salem, Mass. residents admitted free.

WEBSITE

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www.pem.org

LOCATION

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East India Square, Salem, MA, 01970 map
Phone: 978-745-9500

REVIEWS

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We went with three little girls 6, 7 and 8), and they loved doing the oragami. There was a table with an adult demonstrating one project, then a bunch of screens with video demonstrations that you could pause or replay. Kids also enjoyed two art projects in the studios. Very pleasant afternoon. The store also has exquisite (and breakable) gifts -- did NOT take the children in there. Plenty of food options nearby -- we like Engine House pizza the best. Good and kid-friendly.