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Hammond Castle Museum Historic museum perched on the MA coastline at the intersection of science, art and history.
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What’s your favorite season to visit?There’s no bad season and no bad weather for a visit to Hammond Castle Museum.Whene...
10/13/2026

What’s your favorite season to visit?
There’s no bad season and no bad weather for a visit to Hammond Castle Museum.

Whenever you visit, there’s something worth discovering inside.

It’s always a good time to be at Hammond Castle Museum.

10/12/2026

Not quite… The closest Hammond came was in 1951, when he worked with psychic medium Eileen Garrett and physician and parapsychologist Andrija Puharich on experiments using a Faraday cage to investigate ESP and whether it relied on electromagnetic waves.
Our founder was primarily an inventor and engineer, so his experiments were much more about technology, radio waves, and communication than bringing anything back to life. 👻🔬

10/11/2026

Our staff hears “wow” all day. Especially when guests walk into our Great Hall and Courtyard.
What part of your museum experience made you stop and say “WOW”? Tell us in the comments.

Share a photo with us in the comments, it might end up on our feed. 📸❤️ Maybe you got married here, got engaged in the C...
10/09/2026

Share a photo with us in the comments, it might end up on our feed. 📸❤️ Maybe you got married here, got engaged in the Courtyard, took anniversary photos, or simply shared a special day with someone you love.

If Hammond Castle Museum was part of your story in any way, we’d love to see that memory.

We’re nominated for a @‌northshoremag Award! If your wedding, photos, or memories here meant something special to you, show us some love and vote before October 15th.

Vote for us now: BONS Wedding 2027 Voting - Northshore Magazine

10/08/2026

Everyone has a favorite spot at the Museum, and it varies for each of us. Beth Welin, our Director of Collections, shares her favorite spot: Irene’s Balcony. This outdoor space is accessed only through Irene’s bedroom suite and is not open to the public, as the bedrooms were never intended for public access.

What is your favorite spot at the Museum?

You may have visited before; you may have even stepped inside our Gothic Guestroom... but how closely did you look at ev...
10/07/2026

You may have visited before; you may have even stepped inside our Gothic Guestroom... but how closely did you look at everything else?

Did you notice the carved panel behind the corner daybed? It dates to around 1630 and is elaborately carved.

That’s part of what makes an experience here so layered: the doorknob, the tile beneath your feet, the ceiling panel above you, the carved wood tucked into a corner... what may appear to simply be decoration often turns out to be an artifact with a story of its own. There is always more to discover here.

Look closer. There’s always more to discover. What will you notice on your next visit?

Do you love working with people in a retail setting? Have you always dreamed of working in a museum shop? Here’s your ch...
10/06/2026

Do you love working with people in a retail setting? Have you always dreamed of working in a museum shop? Here’s your chance!
We are hiring a Museum Shop Associate to join our team and help create a welcoming experience for visitors from near and far.
Interested? Learn more at: hammondcastle.org/join-our-team

Come work in one of Gloucester’s most extraordinary historic places!

We are proud to share that Linda Harvey, Executive Director of Hammond Castle Museum, has been nominated for the 2026 De...
10/06/2026

We are proud to share that Linda Harvey, Executive Director of Hammond Castle Museum, has been nominated for the 2026 Destination Excellence Tourism Industry Awards, presented by North of Boston.

Linda is a nominee for the Anne Turcotte Leadership Award, which recognizes an individual whose significant contributions, innovation, expertise, and commitment to the region inspire others throughout the tourism industry. Linda joins an impressive group of tourism professionals and organizations being recognized for their contributions to the North of Boston region. Her leadership reflects the vital role that tourism plays in our region, bringing visitors to our communities, supporting local businesses, creating economic opportunity, and strengthening the North of Boston destination.

Please join us in celebrating Linda’s recognition as a nominee whose work helps make our region a vibrant place to visit, work, and live.

Photo by: Jess Carter, jesscarter.myportfolio.com

10/05/2026

The person who sent you this wants you to take them to a Spiritualism Tour by Candlelight.

Consider this your sign to make plans.
Reserve your tour at http://www.hammondcastle.org

Only a few weeks left to vote! If we were part of your love story or your wedding day, we’d be so grateful for your supp...
10/04/2026

Only a few weeks left to vote! If we were part of your love story or your wedding day, we’d be so grateful for your support.

We’re nominated for a @‌northshoremag Award!

Please take a moment to cast your vote and show your support for Hammond Castle Museum in the Settings section across four subcategories:

Ceremony

Venue, Indoor, Under 150

Venue, Unique

Help us finish strong and cast your vote before the close of the day on October 15th at BONS Wedding 2027 Voting - Northshore Magazine

Photo: Yimotion Photography

Address

80 Hesperus Avenue
Gloucester, MA
01930

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19782832080

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