The Little Massachusetts Museum Where Your Nightmares Come To Life

If scary movies and things that go bump in the night make you shiver, you might not want to visit this creepy little Massachusetts museum alone. Here’s how you can enter a world of monsters and ghouls that are straight out of your worst fears.

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Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery is a museum filled with the stuff of your scariest dreams. This spot bills itself as a "monster museum" and is packed with displays honoring the best horror and sci-fi movies of all time.

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Werewolves, phantoms, vampires, and zombies are all waiting for you inside. When you step into the gallery, you’ll be met with darkened rooms lined with exhibits featuring real movie props, life-size figures, and special effects.

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Many of the most famous creatures and murderers from Hollywood hits are represented. You’ll meet full-scale renderings of Linda Blair from The Exorcist, Vincent Price from House of Wax, and classic spooks from The Shining and Fight Night.

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Along the way, you’ll learn all about how special effects and costuming come together to create ghoulish movie magic. This place is just as much of an educational spot as it is a walk through your worst nightmares. Head to Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery for a seriously fun case of the chills.

Young children might get a little spooked, so be sure everyone in your party is brave enough to face the gallery before buying tickets. Admission for “adult creatures” is $9, while “child creatures” can get in for $5. Photography is strictly forbidden inside.

You can find Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery at 217 Essex St., Salem, Mass. Click here to check out their website for current opening hours and more information. If you love a good fright, take a look at some of the most terrifying places in Massachusetts.