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.

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.

Guided & Self-Guided Tours

Enjoy a Guided or Self-Guided tours through a one-of-a-kind historic home and STEAM-inspired Museum. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics), we also celebrate our role as a lapidarium, emphasizing works of stone and marble in ways that set us apart. This fusion of disciplines makes Hammond Castle Museum a true New England treasure. Sign up today for one of our amazing tours..

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 […]

Gloucester Gratis Days During Deck The Halls

9:00 am – 3:30 pm | Gloucester residents enjoy complimentary admission every Tuesday throughout the entire 2025 tour season through January 4th. Proof of residency is required at check-in.

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.