Open daily: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
The last entrance is at 2:45 pm.
The Museum, Museum Shop, and Grounds close sharply at 3:30 pm.
Open daily: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
The last entrance is at 2:45 pm.
The Museum< Museum Shop, and Grounds close sharply at 3:30 pm.
Admissions for daily guided and self-guided tours at Hammond Castle Museum are available starting April 28 and run through November 16, 2026. Visitors can explore the museum’s historic architecture, artifacts, and special exhibitions at their own pace or with a knowledgeable guide.
Parking Notice: Due to new restrictions by the City of Gloucester, street parking is no longer permitted on Hesperus Avenue approaching the Museum. With limited parking, we strongly encourage advance reservations. Weekends in particular tend to be busy; please plan ahead and purchase your admission tickets in advance. We recommend you arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled entrance time to allow for on-site parking and the walk down to the Museum. We can not guarantee admission to those without a reservation.
Tickets for visits between November 21, 2026, and January 3, 2027, will be available later in the year. During this period, the Museum will present Deck the Halls, our immersive, museum-wide holiday installation, featuring seasonal decorations, lights, and special programming.
Museum Members enjoy complimentary admission to daytime Guided and Self-Guided Tours.
WEEKDAY FEES:
(Monday—Thursday, Excluding Holidays)
WEEKEND FEES:
(Friday—Sunday & Holidays)
Hammond Castle Museum proudly offers complimentary admission to daytime Guided and Self-Guided Tours and Bubbles & Books Storytime to Massachusetts residents with EBT or WIC cards.
Additional Benefits for Massachusetts Residents:
EBT and WIC cardholders are eligible for a complimentary Family Membership for up to four members of their household.
ConnectorCare cardholders are eligible for a 50% discount on a Family Membership for up to four members of their household.
These offers are part of our commitment to making history, science, and culture accessible to all members of our community through the Card to Culture program. This offer is limited to MA residents only.
Veterans and active-duty military personnel receive 10% discount on Guided and Self-Guided tour admission to the Museum. Military ID is required.
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 the 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].
Our address is 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930.
Heavy traffic & limited parking in the Museum’s parking lot should be considered when planning your travel time.
Take I-95 North out of Boston to Exit 45, then Route 128 North to Exit 53 (Route 133 toward West Gloucester / Essex.) 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 museum, 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.
Parking Notice: Due to new restrictions by the City of Gloucester, street parking is no longer permitted on Hesperus Avenue approaching the Museum. With limited parking, we strongly encourage advance reservations. Weekends in particular tend to be busy; please plan ahead and purchase your admission tickets in advance. We recommend you arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled entrance time to allow for on-site parking and the walk down to the Museum. We can not guarantee admission to those without a reservation.
The Cape Ann Transit Authority (CATA) has a ‘soft stop’ at the Museum; buses will stop if requested by riders or if the bus is flagged down by awaiting riders. Clear signage for the stop, located at the far end of our parking lot, is currently lacking, but we are working with CATA to secure a formal stop with proper signage. Please note that 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 ride-sharing application to plan their departure ahead of their visit to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience.Cellular service is unreliable in the Museum and on the grounds, including the parking lot.
