December 12th & 13th
Timed entrances: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
Experience the magic of Santa Returns to the Castle! Enjoy a special visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Great Hall, where each child receives a new, wrapped gift* & a letter from Santa, and enjoys a holiday-themed craft, a milk & a cookie.
Start your special visit as you descend the steps down to the Museum and enjoy the Holiday Illumination, featuring lights illuminating the Castle’s exterior, including its iconic arches, bell tower, front towers, and drawbridge. Inside, enjoy a glimpse of Deck the Halls, the Museum’s annual holiday celebration, with festive decorations throughout the Museum Shop and Great Hall. This event is ideal for children ages 2–8 years old. Strollers and oversized baby carriers are not permitted inside the Museum.
Please note: The Museum will be closed for tours during this event. Guests wishing to tour Hammond Castle Museum that day may purchase self-guided tour tickets in the Museum Shop at a 20% discount. Children ages 4 and under receive free admission to guided and self-guided tours. Proof of reservation for Santa Returns to the Castle is required to receive the discount.
This program is generously sponsored in part by the Gloucester Female Charitable Association. *Gift retail values are approximately $20 each; prices vary on the selected items. Museum Member savings apply.
