Costumes & Candlelight
Avoid the crush of crowds and enjoy Hammond Castle Museum after dark, as it comes alive with the spirit of Halloween.
1926: A Year in the Life of Hammond and His Castle
5:30 pm | Join us as Collections Director Beth Welin takes us on a fascinating look back at 1926 and the personal, professional, & historical events that shaped Hammond’s life at that time.
Our Goblin King Ball 2026
7:00 pm -11:00 pm | Our Goblin King commands your fear, love, and presence for an evening of magic and wonder! Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, find your way to the Castle for a Royal Ball of misrule where things are not always what they seem!
The Curator’s Tour
Inventor’s Society Members, Inner Circle Members, and Appreciation Membership Members enjoy exclusive access to this complimentary tour.
Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight
From John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to communicate with supernatural entities using a Faraday Cage to Irene Fenton Hammond’s extensive astrological writings under a mysterious pen name, this 55-minute, fully-guided specialty tour sets the stage for a fun and informative seasonal experience unlike any other. The dramatic, Gothic-inspired architecture of the Museum and the […]
Gloucester Gratis Days Complimentary Admission for Gloucester Residents
9:00 am – 3:30 pm | Gloucester residents enjoy complimentary admission every Tuesday throughout the entire 2026 tour season through January 3rd. Proof of residency is required at check-in.
The North Shore’s Own Renaissance Faire
9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Step back in time at the North Shore’s own Renaissance Faire as we host the Brotherhood of the Arrow & Sword and more, in a setting unlike any other.
Trick-or-Treat at the Castle
Join us for a special trick-or-treat at our seaside castle!
