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.

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!

Seaside Soiree

Join us on Friday, July 17th, for a seaside event with our stunning castle home as the backdrop setting, celebrating the Hammond Castle Museum’s legacy as a cultural anchor on Cape Ann. This is a brand new event, unlike anything ever offered before!

Plein Air Reservations

From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome!

The Curator’s Tour

Inventor’s Society Members, Inner Circle Members, and Appreciation Membership Members enjoy exclusive access to this complimentary tour.

Queens at the Castle

A night of fierce performances, laughter, and glam as four of the regions top drag queens take the stage in the Great Hall.

Fridays in June: En Plein Air Sketch Class Series with Sue Wheeler

From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! The three-class series offers a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson with an hour and a half of independent sketching time. All you need to bring is a […]

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 twilight […]

Cinderella’s Enchanted Garden Party

Step into a fairy tale at Cinderella’s Enchanted Garden Party, a magical celebration set on the breathtaking seaside lawn at the Hammond Castle Museum.

En Plein Air Sketch Class with Sue Wheeler

From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome!