Plein Air artists wishing to enjoy the towering architecture and stunning landscape of Hammond Castle Museum are welcome to do so between 9:00 am and 11:00 am with a reservation.
En Plein Air access to the Museum grounds is available for up to four artists per day, Monday through Thursday during the regular tour season, excluding Monday holidays. Artists may arrive anytime between 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Check-in at the Museum Shop is required prior to setting up your station. When selecting your spot on the grounds, please be mindful not to impede the path of other visitors.
Please note: Watercolors, pastels, oils, or acrylics are not permitted on the Museum grounds.
This reservation does not include access to the interior of the Museum beyond the Museum Shop. Artists wishing to enter the Hammond Castle Museum at the conclusion of their painting session may purchase an admission ticket on-site at the Museum Shop prior to 2:45 pm. The Museum and the grounds close to the public at 3:30 pm.
Museum Member savings apply. Proceeds from this program support the ongoing maintenance and restoration of the Museum and Museum Grounds.
Reservations are $25 each. Museum Member savings apply.
Rain or shine. Reservations are final.
Reservations are required in advance. The Museum reserves the right to refuse access to artists without a reservation or who set up on any day when reservations are not offered.