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Our Snow White’s Enchanted Garden Party
The Rasa Quartet at the Castle: Pop Icons Reimagined
Maximus to Jack: Charles Olson & John Hays Hammond Jr.
Hammond In Italy: Opening Reception & Presentation
Firebird Pops Orchestra: Film Night
Silent Movies with Live Accompaniment by Peter Krasinski
En Plein Air Sketch Class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound
Gloucester Gratis Days Complimentary Admission for Gloucester Residents
Our Goblin King Ball
Renaissance Faire Day
Deck The Halls Holiday Celebration
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Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records
Hammond In Italy
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Our Snow White’s Enchanted Garden Party
The Rasa Quartet at the Castle: Pop Icons Reimagined
Maximus to Jack: Charles Olson & John Hays Hammond Jr.
Hammond In Italy: Opening Reception & Presentation
Firebird Pops Orchestra: Film Night
Silent Movies with Live Accompaniment by Peter Krasinski
En Plein Air Sketch Class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound
Gloucester Gratis Days Complimentary Admission for Gloucester Residents
Our Goblin King Ball
Renaissance Faire Day
Deck The Halls Holiday Celebration
Exhibits
Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records
Hammond In Italy
Curator’s Picks
Castle Rentals
Weddings
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Professional Photos & Film
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About John Hays Hammond, Jr.
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Our Snow White’s Enchanted Garden Party
The Rasa Quartet at the Castle: Pop Icons Reimagined
Maximus to Jack: Charles Olson & John Hays Hammond Jr.
Hammond In Italy: Opening Reception & Presentation
Firebird Pops Orchestra: Film Night
Silent Movies with Live Accompaniment by Peter Krasinski
En Plein Air Sketch Class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound
Gloucester Gratis Days Complimentary Admission for Gloucester Residents
Our Goblin King Ball
Renaissance Faire Day
Deck The Halls Holiday Celebration
Exhibits
Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records
Hammond In Italy
Curator’s Picks
Castle Rentals
Weddings
Private Functions
Professional Photos & Film
Corporate Functions
About
About the Castle
About John Hays Hammond, Jr.
About the Hammond Family
Leadership
Join Our Team
Sponsors & Grants
FAQs
In The News
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Visit Us
Your Visit
Tour Types
Schools & Group Tours
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Events
See Upcoming Special Events
The 2025 Calendar of Events
Complete 2025 Events Guide
Our Snow White’s Enchanted Garden Party
The Rasa Quartet at the Castle: Pop Icons Reimagined
Maximus to Jack: Charles Olson & John Hays Hammond Jr.
Hammond In Italy: Opening Reception & Presentation
Firebird Pops Orchestra: Film Night
Silent Movies with Live Accompaniment by Peter Krasinski
En Plein Air Sketch Class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound
Gloucester Gratis Days Complimentary Admission for Gloucester Residents
Our Goblin King Ball
Renaissance Faire Day
Deck The Halls Holiday Celebration
Exhibits
Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records
Hammond In Italy
Curator’s Picks
Castle Rentals
Weddings
Private Functions
Professional Photos & Film
Corporate Functions
About
About the Castle
About John Hays Hammond, Jr.
About the Hammond Family
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July 22, 2025
Source: Greater Cape Ann Guide & Directory
Greater Cape Ann Guide & Directory
Cape Ann has its very own renaissance occurring in the most appropriate of destinations....
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May 4, 2025
Source: Islands
This Unique Medieval-Style Castle On Massachusetts’ North Shore Is Filled With Fascinating Artifacts
Massachusetts has many coastal gems,...
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June 1, 2024
Source: Art New England
Museums of the Moment
One never knows what hidden treasure or architectural wonder resides around any bend in the...
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July 11, 2025
Source: Best of the North Shore
Best of the North Shore Reader’s Choice Winner!
Hammond Castle Museum is proud to be a repeated Readers’ Choice 'Best of Northshore' winner...
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July 17, 2024
Source: NBC Boston
Exploring Gloucester’s Historic Hammond Castle Museum
Gloucester is home to many monuments, sites, and museums to commemorate the town's rich history,...
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June 6, 2024
Source: WBZ News
Visiting Hammond Castle north of Boston is like taking a short trip to Europe
There's a hidden gem on the Massachusetts coast, north of Boston, that's working to become...
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October 15, 2023
Source: Northshore Magazine
13 Ways to Get Spooky on the North Shore This Halloween Season
"Hammond was one of the most prolific inventors in American history," says McMurphy. "The father...
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October 15, 2023
Source: 1623 STUDIOS
Honored Guest: Meet Hammond Castle’s Santa Claus As He Readies For This Year’s Visits
"Hammond was one of the most prolific inventors in American history," says McMurphy. "The father...
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December 15, 2023
Source: WBZ NEWS BOSTON
A Look at the Holiday Celebrations at the Hammond Castle Museum
"Hammond was one of the most prolific inventors in American history," says McMurphy. "The father...
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