Hammond Castle Museum

Category: Museum in Gloucester, Massachusetts

Address: 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA

Phone: +19782832080

Opening hours

Sunday: 9:30AM–4PM

Monday: 9:30AM–4PM

Tuesday: 9:30AM–4PM

Wednesday: 9:30AM–4PM

Thursday: 9:30AM–4PM

Friday: 9:30AM–4PM

Saturday: 9:30AM–4PM

Reviews

Alejandro Cruz

Aug 15, 2022

Really nice castle. Never knew how much this man contributed to our lives. Truly an amazing inventor, and it was amazing to see how well everything has been cataloged and preserved. The musical performances were a great added touch.

Elizabeth O’Brien

Jul 26, 2022

Just a beautiful castle on the ocean. So lovely! I really want to go again. I attended when there was a small renaissance fair/vendor fair, but I’d enjoy going again just for a tour of the castle and to learn more of its history.

Robert Breno

Jul 5, 2022

Great place to visit with your family or friends! They offer guided and self guided tours and the castle is filled with lots of art pieces and historic objects. Each room is unique and interesting. I don’t know if younger kids would enjoy but teenagers and adults would definitely find it very fun.

Jessica Magelaner

Jun 19, 2022

What a gorgeous place, and what an interesting tour! If you're in the area, definitely stop by and check it out. Some helpful things for visitors; if you're debating on whether or not to take the guided tour, I highly recommend doing so; you get to learn a lot of fun facts about the buildings and the Hammonds themselves, and you'll still be able to wander the grounds to your hearts content after the guided part is over. If you're just stopping by and don't want to commit to a time slot for the guided tour, there's a sign in the parking lot with a QR code where you can pay on site to look around on your own. It's a castle, so there are a LOT of stairs and some narrow spaces - not the best for small children or anyone with mobility issues. Both the guided tour and the self-guided tour can be as long or short as you'd like, but try to set aside some time to look at all of the neat little details throughout the castle.

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Questions & Answers

Hello, I would like to attend the haunted castle this Sunday. Do I need to buy tickets ahead of time?

Jeana Ward | Sep 2, 2020
Hammond Castle Museum | Sep 2, 2020

Hi Jeana, Hammond Castle's Halls of Darkness is Friday and Saturday nights, October 25 & 26th. This will be the last weekend for 2019 so we hope you can make it!

Are you allowed to take photos inside?

Sophie Kahn | Sep 3, 2018
Michele Pearson | Sep 3, 2018

Yes

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How long does it take to go thru the castle

Kimberly Cordeiro | Sep 3, 2018
Def 21M | Sep 3, 2018

Depends if you take it all in or breeze by ...I would say 30 minutes for a straight walkthrough or 1-2 hours if you take it all in and enjoy (recommended)

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Is the organ still in operation.

Frank Powers | Sep 3, 2018
Frank Powers | Sep 3, 2018

I live in BRUNSWICK ME. I think any restoration fund should begin in Massachusetts, but I would be willing to contribute the restoration.

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Do they have a lot of stairs to climb in the csstlr

Dawne Scarlott | Sep 3, 2018
Ryan Casey | Sep 3, 2018

There's a couple sets of stairs, and they can be fairly narrow. There's not a huge amount overall though.

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What did John Hammond invent?

Jeannine Gauthier | Sep 3, 2018
Ramy Amer | Sep 3, 2018

He is known as father of radio control. One invention we still use to this day, the remote control.

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How cost for adults and kids?

OhaNa Family | Sep 3, 2018
Jay Burrill | Sep 3, 2018

You should call to confirm. At a recent reception, I saw a sign advertising $15 for adults.

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Are you allowed to walk around outside the castle?

DAVE of GROUND UP LANDSCAPE HARDSCAPE AND HANDYMAN | Sep 2, 2021
Pete Sylvain | Sep 2, 2021

You are allowed to walk the castle grounds during your designated tour time.

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what is the value to visit?

Claudia Lopes | Sep 2, 2021
Irina Nebosenko | Sep 2, 2021

Adults - $18, kids - $10, tickets are timed, should be purchased in advance. They also have candlelight tours and siritual tours. More info here https://www.hammondcastle.org/product-category/general-admission/

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When is the last day of the 2019 season ?

ana santiago | Sep 2, 2020
Hammond Castle Museum | Sep 2, 2020

September 29th is the last day of the daily 2019 season. Check the Hammond Castle website event calendar for special events for the rest of 2019. There's lots going on! While the summer season has been winding down there's still a lot of special events going on in the Museum.

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Can I purchase tickets online?

Lowell Dale | Sep 3, 2019
Hammond Castle Museum | Sep 3, 2019

General admission tickets for the Museum are sold on site in the gift shop. Advance tickets for special events are available for purchase online.

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Is it dog friendly?

Ibrahim Ghalaini | Sep 3, 2019
Hammond Castle Museum | Sep 3, 2019

Hammond Castle Museum welcomes service dogs. Service dogs must be on a leash or harness and under the control of the owner at all times. In accordance with federal and state law, emotional support, comfort animals and pets are not permitted in the Museum or as part of outdoor Museum events. Thank you for your interest in Hammond Castle Museum.

Can wedding ceremonies be preformed there?

Tania Furtado | Sep 3, 2019
Nacy Engroff | Sep 3, 2019

Yes

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How are the visits with a guide or staff

Suhail Vargas | Aug 12, 2022
Kathleen Montrose | Aug 19, 2022

I'm sure it depends on the guide. We didn't take the guided tour, opting for the self-guided option instead but I wish we had gone with the guide. It's the same charge and the guides we overheard on our visit were great! They obviously enjoyed their work and made it far more interesting than it was without the guide.

Is the museum closed for winter?

alexander valaris | Dec 6, 2021
Robert J. Orne | Dec 6, 2021

Call

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Are there public bathrooms at Hammond Castle?

George Magnani | Oct 7, 2021
Robin Bridgeman | Oct 7, 2021

Yes with a really awesome view!

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Is there an entrance fee

Robyn Springer | Sep 2, 2021
Keith Cromer | Sep 2, 2021

Yes there is for the inside tour but not for the small grounds.

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What kind of oak trees are on the grounds of Hammond Castle?

Betty France | Sep 2, 2021
Jessica Petrocelli | Sep 2, 2021

I'm not really sure they may have the answer at the customer service. The staff was very helpful and friendly.

Can you do a video shoot there ?

english101 tutoring | Sep 2, 2021
Ramon Cortez | Sep 2, 2021

Yes

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Are u allowed to get married there?

JungleBabyTv | Sep 2, 2021
Christine Brady | Sep 2, 2021

Yes and it's a beautiful place for a wedding 💒 😍

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I'm going to massachusetts next Thursday, October 3. Is the Hammond castle opened in october?

Bonnie Mc Neill | Sep 2, 2020
Swadey8 | Sep 2, 2020

The season ends on Sep 29. Not sure if they are still open for special events. You may want to call.

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When do tours shut down for the season?

Shelley Graham | Sep 3, 2019
Jason Maza | Sep 3, 2019

Tours end last day of September. Nightly tours only held on Thursdays

How much does it cost

Kevin Borgatti | Sep 3, 2019
Michelle | Sep 3, 2019

Regular admission is $14, seniors are $10, & kids are $9

Is it open on sundays

Maria Melo | Sep 3, 2019
Hammond Castle Museum | Sep 3, 2019

The Museum is open 7 days a week in the summer, 10am - 4pm with the last entrance ticket sold at 3:30pm.

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We would like to attend the special tour that my daugher's girl scout troop heard. All about the neat/eccentric qualities of the castle. Is that the regular tour or was that a special one. That is the one we want to see/hear!!!

Irene Park | Sep 3, 2019
Hammond Castle Museum | Sep 3, 2019

When was her visit? There are several tour guides at Hammond Castle Museum, all very good and trained by our wonderful tour guide Scott. Thank you for your interest in Hammond Castle Museum.

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Do the tours begin on a set schedule? Is parking available?

Ruth Hiller | Sep 3, 2019
Melody Blanchette | Sep 3, 2019

Yes there is free parking and the tours are scheduled

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can this placed be used for a maternity photo shoot for one hour ? if so, how much for 2 adults? thank you so much

Jasmin Sarita | Sep 3, 2019
Hammond Castle Museum | Sep 3, 2019

The fee is $250/hour to have a photo shoot at the Museum. Please call (978) 283-2081 for more information, and to make an appointment. Thank you.

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Why does it close until May??,

Jean Allaire | Sep 3, 2019
Hammond Castle Museum | Sep 3, 2019

Summer is the peak tourist season in New England. We hope you visit us soon!

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What time can u meet for shuttle bus to castle?

OneJenna | Sep 3, 2019
Hammond Castle Museum | Sep 3, 2019

Sorry we didn't see your question yesterday! Hope you were able to make it to the event between 7-11pm. Thank you for your interest in Hammond Castle Museum.

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We will be visiting the area in late October. Although the Museum is closed, are we able to walk the grounds and appreciate the outside?

Angela Rome | Sep 3, 2019
Hammond Castle Museum | Sep 3, 2019

Part of the grounds are not available when the Museum is closed, but you can park and appreciate much of the front of the Museum, and appreciate the ocean view. Late October there maybe be Halloween decorations in place for the annual Haunted Castle. Thank you for your interest in Hammond Castle Museum.

Do they allow strollers or a hiking pack?

Nicole M | Sep 3, 2018
Gail Kusek | Sep 3, 2018

There are several staircases. A stroller would be difficult. A hiking pack would be alittle awkward in places, but ok. A little one would like the great hall. Room to move around and great accustics. Also the area between the castle and the ocean is fenced in.

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Are you able to use a mobility scooter to the castle

Bonnie Whalen | Sep 3, 2018
cheryl meshlovitz | Sep 3, 2018

Theres no way to use a scooter. Sorry.

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Is there reasonably priced lodging nearby?

Edward Harvey | Sep 3, 2018
Karl A. Schroeder | Sep 3, 2018

Yes. Just go on Trivago and ask for hotels in Rockport and Gloucester, Massachusetts and it will bring up all the hotels and prices that will be affordable for you. Make a weekend of it because there is so much to see. You will be glad you did

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What's going on 7/21 & 7/22 ?

Michael Paciulli | Sep 3, 2018
Sophie Kahn | Sep 3, 2018

A renaissance festival! You should definitely check it out!

What is the cost for the tour of Hammond Castle

Carol Raffenello | Sep 3, 2018
Maureen Kilcoyne | Sep 3, 2018

When we were there last Summer, we were charged admission and took a free, Self-guided tour which included a map of the castle and grounds preceded by a free informative movie. Website lists the following: Admission fees: Adults $12. Senior Citizens (65 yrs +) $10. Children (ages 6 to 12) $9.

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Why couldnt i see the dungeon?

Mideya Lino | Sep 3, 2018
Corinne Weaver | Sep 3, 2018

Only prisoners are allowed to see the dungeon.

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Is this costly? Meaning somewhere I can go for a day without spending money and just look or pay if it’s little to no cost

Danny Duggan | Sep 3, 2018
Vineet Joshi | Sep 3, 2018

There is a $10 entry fee if you want to go inside the castle. But its definitely worth. You would be done seeing the whole thing in about 2-3 hours

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Why doesn't it say it's closed for the winter? Drove up here and out was closed, but this site days it's open. :(

Lorrie Ferguson | Sep 3, 2018
Ian Hersmdolf-Placido | Sep 3, 2018

The museum is closed for the season but the haunted happenings is open

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