Hammond Castle Museum has been the host to countless weddings over the last century. Every event is tailored to fit the couple’s unique vision of their wedding.
Nestled on Gloucester’s rocky Atlantic coast, Hammond Castle Museum offers the most romantic setting for your special day. Say, “I do!” in the expanse of our Great Hall or embrace while perfectly framed by our iconic arches with sweeping views of Gloucester Harbor.
Whether it’s an engagement proposal, elopement, traditional wedding or wedding celebration, we offer opportunities for large gatherings or smaller, more intimate events. You can rest assured knowing your guests will talk about your event for years to come!
Pop the question in the luxury of a castle by the sea! Enjoy exclusive access to the picturesque grounds and interior of Hammond Castle Museum for a one hour, private proposal.
Scheduling & Cost:
Engagements must be scheduled in advance. Please CLICK HERE to submit a request for more information.
Hammond Castle Museum offers an enchanting setting for your special moments. Whether it’s an engagement, elopement, or wedding celebration, the Castle provides the perfect backdrop for both grand gatherings and smaller celebrations alike. Let your love story start in a place as timeless as romance itself.
A wedding rental may include a ceremony and reception or just a reception. Guests are welcome to use a tent on our ocean-facing lawn or utilize the Great Hall for the dining and dancing portions of their celebration.
The rental fee includes 20-minute educational tours for your guests, specific pieces of furniture and décor for your use, and separate rooms for both partners throughout the event. The wedding party is welcome to arrive at 3:30 pm for pre-ceremonial photography.
A one-and-a-half-hour set up and a half-hour break down are included for your vendors.
A $2,500.00 deposit is required to secure your desired date. Deposits are non-refundable but are transferrable to another date and are deducted from the total rental cost. Full payment is due one month prior to your event. Payment plans are available. For more information and availability, please CLICK HERE to submit a request for more information.
Services & Capacity
The Petite Wedding offers the opportunity to host an intimate wedding ceremony with your closest family and friends. You will enjoy exclusive access to the Great Hall and Courtyard, as well as the ocean-facing lawn, and gardens for your ceremony and photographs. All event rentals begin after the Museum closes at 3:30 pm. For more information and availability, please CLICK HERE to submit a request for more information.
Elopements offer a uniquely intimate ceremony in a stunning, private setting. This one-hour rental includes the ceremony with an officiant and photographer, ensuring your special moment is captured beautifully. Additional fees may apply for any additional family members attending, such as adult children or parents of the couple.
Rental Rates:
Before 3:30 – 4:30p: $750
After 4:30 pm: $850
You’ll have exclusive access to the Great Hall, Courtyard, ocean-facing lawn, and gardens for your ceremony and photographs. All elopements begin after the Museum closes at 3:30 pm. For more information and availability, please CLICK HERE to submit a request.
Hammond Castle Museum is thrilled to be repeatedly named a Best of North Shore Winner in the annual BONS Weddings competition by Northshore Magazine as a Reader Favorite. In 2025 alone, the Museum was recognized as Reader Favorite in three categories: Indoor Venue Under 150 People, Ceremony Setting, and Unique Setting.
