The Warren Occult Museum—the world’s most famous collection of haunted artifacts—is coming to Salem in August 2026.

The artifacts are the result of thousands of paranormal investigations spanning over 50 years by

Ed and Lorraine Warren. Their major cases included the Amityville haunting, Annabelle doll, and

Perron farmhouse. Their work influenced pop culture through the Conjuring movie franchise.

Ed was a self-taught demonologist and Lorraine a clairvoyant medium. They founded the New

England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) in 1952.

The artifacts have been under lock and key in a quiet Connecticut basement. But as of early

2026, the spirits are officially finding a new home in the Witch City. If you’re a paranormal

enthusiast or a fan of The Conjuring universe, grab your holy water and plan your trip.

The Haunted Warren Museum is set to take over 259 Essex Street, located right in the heart of

the downtown and neighbor to the iconic Blackcraft Cult store, placing the museum at the

epicenter of Salem’s tourism.

The museum is designed as an indoor, ticketed entertainment experience. Here’s the latest

plans submitted to the Salem City Council.

 14 Exhibit Spaces: The museum will feature over a dozen dedicated rooms housing

paranormal artifacts collected by Ed and Lorraine Warren over their 50-year career.

 The Crown Jewel: Yes, Annabelle is expected to be the main attraction. The infamous

Raggedy Ann doll will reportedly be housed in her own secure area, hopefully still

behind her "Warning: Positively Do Not Open" glass.

 Immersive Atmosphere: Unlike the cramped basement of the past, this new space is

designed for a 90-minute to 2-hour experience, allowing fans to truly soak in the history

(and the chills) of each item.

The move feels like a homecoming of sorts. Salem is already the global capital of the macabre,

and the addition of the Warren collection cements its status as the ultimate destination for the

supernatural. There’s no denying that bringing the world's most famous "haunted" doll to a city

built on witch trials is a perfect combination.

The approved hours for the museum are Sunday-Thursday from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday-

Saturday 6 a.m. - 12 a.m. No food or alcohol is permitted inside. Given Salem’s explosive

popularity during "Haunted Happenings" in October,