Deck The Halls at Hammond Castle Museum
Join us for the 2025 Holiday Season as we proudly present our seventh annual “Deck The Halls” holiday celebration!
Travel back in time to a castle filled with lush, opulent textures inspired by the great medieval and Renaissance castles of Europe. Wander through rooms adorned with White Birch and Christmas trees, sparkling fairy lights, hydrangea-lace garlands, and elegant bows, each space transformed with its own unique holiday theme.
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
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
Explore John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to reach the spirit world on this 55-minute candlelit tour.
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
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
Experience Halloween magic at our seaside castle’s beloved Trick-or-Treat event, now in its 8th season. This enchanting adventure takes young ghosts and goblins across our drawbridge, through winding corridors, and into the majestic Great Hall.
