WEEKDAY FEES:
(Monday—Friday)
WEEKEND FEES:
(Saturday—Sunday)
General Admission Notes:
While the Hammond Castle Museum, a historic landmark built in the late 1920s, is not handicapped accessible for assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers due to the number of stairs, it does allow service dogs on premises.
This Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places for over 50 years, presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments, as it features numerous stairs. Accessing the Lobby and Museum Shop from the parking lot requires descending approximately 30 exterior stone stairs, with only a portion having a railing. Further, navigating through all galleries involves over 160 total steps across more than six levels, and most galleries do not have visitor seating.
The Museum is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and alternatives to visitors in need of additional assistance, for more information, contact us at: [email protected].
*Hammond Castle Museum is proud to participate in the Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program which is a collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health’s WIC Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector. This offer is limited to MA residents only. Participants are required to present a valid program card. For discount codes on Guided and Self-Guided Tours, the Bubbles and Books Storytime as well as the complete lists of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts on each of these programs, please see:
Our address is 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930.
Heavy traffic should be considered when planning your travel time.
Take I-95 North out of Boston to Exit 45, then Route 128 North to Exit 14. Turn right onto Route 133 to the very end of that highway, and with the ocean directly in front of you turn right onto Route 127. Approximately 3/4 of a mile from that intersection the road will begin to narrow. Look for a blue and white sign on your left for the castle, and turn onto Hesperus Avenue. The Museum is just a few blocks down Hesperus Avenue on your left. Park in the lot off the street, and take the walkway and stairs down to the entrance.
Hammond Castle Museum is also accessible by the Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA). Please note the bus schedule varies throughout the week and season. To learn more, visit canntran.com.
Due to the Museum’s location and the limited availability of transportation options in the area, particularly during afternoon and evening events, we strongly encourage visitors traveling by public transport, taxi and/or ridesharing application to plan their departure ahead of their visit to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience.
We strongly encourage guests traveling by CATA, taxi, or a ride-sharing service to plan ahead and arrange your departure time in advance of your visit, especially for evening events.
Due to the Museum’s location and the limited availability of transportation options in the area, particularly during afternoon and evening events, we strongly encourage visitors traveling by public transport, taxi and/or ride sharing application to plan their departure ahead of their visit to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience.
If you opt to use public transportation or a ride-share service to visit the Museum, we strongly recommend you make advance arrangements for your departure. Cellular service is unreliable in the Museum and on the grounds, including the parking lot.
