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SUMMARY:Daily Guided & Self-Guided Tour of Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the breathtaking home of one of the most prolific inventors of the 20th century\, John Hays Hammond\, Jr. \nHammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum\,*blending its historical significance as both **a historic house museum and a lapidarium.\nInside\, you’ll not only discover ancient\, medieval\, and Renaissance architectural elements and artifacts—including stone archways\, sarcophagi\, grave markers\, and an extraordinary collection of stone and marble works—but you’ll also find a vibrant museum offering fresh educational and cultural arts programming. \nVisitors can explore items from the archival collection that have not been publicly seen in generations\, along with newly curated content and the most up-to-date information on the provenance of many pieces in our collection. \nNew this season\, the Museum features four temporary exhibits that explore John Hays Hammond Jr. as both an individual and a scientific innovator. In the Natalie Hays Hammond Temporary Exhibit Room\, Curatorial Director John Leysath presents Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records\, on display from April 29th through August 31st. Beginning September 10th and running through the end of the 2025 season on January 4th\, Leysath will showcase” Hammond in Italy: The Love Affair Between the Hammonds & Italian Culture.”Additionally\, the Inventions Exhibit Room will highlight Hammond’s groundbreaking Videotape Technology during the spring and summer months\, followed by Hammond’s ahead-of-their-time Advertising Signs in the fall and early winter. \nListed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and a repeated Reader’s Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient for the last three consecutive years\,** you can trust that your visit will be an unforgettable experience. \nNew This Season: New Daily Hours and Flexible Arrival Times for Self-Guided Tours\nOpen daily from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm\, with the last entrance at 2:45 pm. The Museum\, Museum Shop\, and grounds close at 3:30 pm. \nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our new flexible arrival times for self-guided tours. Your ticket grants you entry anytime within designated periods\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. Morning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am / Afternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm\nSelf-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 60 minutes to experience the Museum’s fascinating galleries\, grounds\, and temporary exhibits. \n**Accessibility Note: Please be aware that at nearly a century old\, the Hammond Castle Museum is not handicapped accessible due to many difficult and winding stairs on the campus and within the Museum
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/daily-guided-self-guided-tour-of-hammond-castle-museum-18/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-4/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
DESCRIPTION:1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions\, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire\, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing it.\nHistoric Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings\, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of artworks commissioned to illustrate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s landmark book.\nThese paintings are featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution. The exhibit will be on display at the Cabot House from September 6\, 2025 to July 4\, 2026. Tickets are free and open to the public
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/the-american-revolution-a-story-of-the-war-in-28-paintings-26/
LOCATION:Cabot House\, 117 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical
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SUMMARY:Newburyport Art presents May Exhibitions at 65 Water Street
DESCRIPTION:Newburyport Art (NAA) presents three new shows opening in the month of May! \nSoft Structures is a group exhibition that explores fibers and fibrous material as process and metaphor. This exhibit features over 80 artworks in a variety of media including drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, weaving\, embroidery\, quilting\, collage\, mixed media and more.\nThis exhibit is on view in the first-floor Sargent Gallery and second-floor Hartson Gallery. \nFOLIA is a collaborative exhibition featuring works by Amesbury artists Amy Vander Els & Heather Karp. This exhibit explores the quiet beauty and joyful rhythm of leaves and the symbolic meaning behind many that speaks of perseverance\, resilience and hope. Thirty-six artworks are displayed amongst spring greenery in the first-floor Hills Gallery. Amy and Heather will give a free artist talk on Thursday\, May 21st from 6:00-7:00pm\, concluding with Q&A. \nThe 11th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition debuted on May 1st\, and will remain on view year-round until April 2027. At nearly 3\,000 square feet\, the Range Lights Sculpture Garden resides behind the historic NAA and is seen and visited by hundreds of people every week. This year’s exhibition features 16 pieces by 10 local and regional artists. The participating artists include; Jeffrey Briggs\, Lindley Briggs\, Sarah Burns and Mike Platt\, Alexis Guieb-Alimbuyuguen\, Andrew Henschel\, Mae Kenny\, Evan Ralph\, Michael Updike and Raynor Warner. \nA reception for FOLIA and Soft Structures will be held on Saturday\, May 2nd from 4-6pm\, with the 11th Annual Sculpture Exhibit reception beginning at 3:00pm\, including a Best in Show award at 3:30pm. The receptions are free and open to the public\, and visitors participating in the May 2nd Newburyport Artwalk are encouraged to stop by. \nNew Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00am–5:00pm. The gallery is handicap accessible. More information\, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.\nFounded in 1948\, Newburyport Art\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit\, is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting members’ work and to providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community. The gallery and events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/newburyport-art-presents-may-exhibitions-at-65-water-street-43/
LOCATION:Newburyport Art Association\, 65 Water St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Daily Guided & Self-Guided Tour of Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the breathtaking home of one of the most prolific inventors of the 20th century\, John Hays Hammond\, Jr. \nHammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum\,*blending its historical significance as both **a historic house museum and a lapidarium.\nInside\, you’ll not only discover ancient\, medieval\, and Renaissance architectural elements and artifacts—including stone archways\, sarcophagi\, grave markers\, and an extraordinary collection of stone and marble works—but you’ll also find a vibrant museum offering fresh educational and cultural arts programming. \nVisitors can explore items from the archival collection that have not been publicly seen in generations\, along with newly curated content and the most up-to-date information on the provenance of many pieces in our collection. \nNew this season\, the Museum features four temporary exhibits that explore John Hays Hammond Jr. as both an individual and a scientific innovator. In the Natalie Hays Hammond Temporary Exhibit Room\, Curatorial Director John Leysath presents Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records\, on display from April 29th through August 31st. Beginning September 10th and running through the end of the 2025 season on January 4th\, Leysath will showcase” Hammond in Italy: The Love Affair Between the Hammonds & Italian Culture.”Additionally\, the Inventions Exhibit Room will highlight Hammond’s groundbreaking Videotape Technology during the spring and summer months\, followed by Hammond’s ahead-of-their-time Advertising Signs in the fall and early winter. \nListed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and a repeated Reader’s Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient for the last three consecutive years\,** you can trust that your visit will be an unforgettable experience. \nNew This Season: New Daily Hours and Flexible Arrival Times for Self-Guided Tours\nOpen daily from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm\, with the last entrance at 2:45 pm. The Museum\, Museum Shop\, and grounds close at 3:30 pm. \nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our new flexible arrival times for self-guided tours. Your ticket grants you entry anytime within designated periods\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. Morning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am / Afternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm\nSelf-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 60 minutes to experience the Museum’s fascinating galleries\, grounds\, and temporary exhibits. \n**Accessibility Note: Please be aware that at nearly a century old\, the Hammond Castle Museum is not handicapped accessible due to many difficult and winding stairs on the campus and within the Museum
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/daily-guided-self-guided-tour-of-hammond-castle-museum-37/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-5/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Newburyport Art presents May Exhibitions at 65 Water Street
DESCRIPTION:Newburyport Art (NAA) presents three new shows opening in the month of May! \nSoft Structures is a group exhibition that explores fibers and fibrous material as process and metaphor. This exhibit features over 80 artworks in a variety of media including drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, weaving\, embroidery\, quilting\, collage\, mixed media and more.\nThis exhibit is on view in the first-floor Sargent Gallery and second-floor Hartson Gallery. \nFOLIA is a collaborative exhibition featuring works by Amesbury artists Amy Vander Els & Heather Karp. This exhibit explores the quiet beauty and joyful rhythm of leaves and the symbolic meaning behind many that speaks of perseverance\, resilience and hope. Thirty-six artworks are displayed amongst spring greenery in the first-floor Hills Gallery. Amy and Heather will give a free artist talk on Thursday\, May 21st from 6:00-7:00pm\, concluding with Q&A. \nThe 11th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition debuted on May 1st\, and will remain on view year-round until April 2027. At nearly 3\,000 square feet\, the Range Lights Sculpture Garden resides behind the historic NAA and is seen and visited by hundreds of people every week. This year’s exhibition features 16 pieces by 10 local and regional artists. The participating artists include; Jeffrey Briggs\, Lindley Briggs\, Sarah Burns and Mike Platt\, Alexis Guieb-Alimbuyuguen\, Andrew Henschel\, Mae Kenny\, Evan Ralph\, Michael Updike and Raynor Warner. \nA reception for FOLIA and Soft Structures will be held on Saturday\, May 2nd from 4-6pm\, with the 11th Annual Sculpture Exhibit reception beginning at 3:00pm\, including a Best in Show award at 3:30pm. The receptions are free and open to the public\, and visitors participating in the May 2nd Newburyport Artwalk are encouraged to stop by. \nNew Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00am–5:00pm. The gallery is handicap accessible. More information\, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.\nFounded in 1948\, Newburyport Art\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit\, is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting members’ work and to providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community. The gallery and events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/newburyport-art-presents-may-exhibitions-at-65-water-street-44/
LOCATION:Newburyport Art Association\, 65 Water St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
DESCRIPTION:1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions\, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire\, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing it.\nHistoric Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings\, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of artworks commissioned to illustrate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s landmark book.\nThese paintings are featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution. The exhibit will be on display at the Cabot House from September 6\, 2025 to July 4\, 2026. Tickets are free and open to the public
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/the-american-revolution-a-story-of-the-war-in-28-paintings-27/
LOCATION:Cabot House\, 117 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical
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SUMMARY:Daily Guided & Self-Guided Tour of Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the breathtaking home of one of the most prolific inventors of the 20th century\, John Hays Hammond\, Jr. \nHammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum\,*blending its historical significance as both **a historic house museum and a lapidarium.\nInside\, you’ll not only discover ancient\, medieval\, and Renaissance architectural elements and artifacts—including stone archways\, sarcophagi\, grave markers\, and an extraordinary collection of stone and marble works—but you’ll also find a vibrant museum offering fresh educational and cultural arts programming. \nVisitors can explore items from the archival collection that have not been publicly seen in generations\, along with newly curated content and the most up-to-date information on the provenance of many pieces in our collection. \nNew this season\, the Museum features four temporary exhibits that explore John Hays Hammond Jr. as both an individual and a scientific innovator. In the Natalie Hays Hammond Temporary Exhibit Room\, Curatorial Director John Leysath presents Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records\, on display from April 29th through August 31st. Beginning September 10th and running through the end of the 2025 season on January 4th\, Leysath will showcase” Hammond in Italy: The Love Affair Between the Hammonds & Italian Culture.”Additionally\, the Inventions Exhibit Room will highlight Hammond’s groundbreaking Videotape Technology during the spring and summer months\, followed by Hammond’s ahead-of-their-time Advertising Signs in the fall and early winter. \nListed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and a repeated Reader’s Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient for the last three consecutive years\,** you can trust that your visit will be an unforgettable experience. \nNew This Season: New Daily Hours and Flexible Arrival Times for Self-Guided Tours\nOpen daily from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm\, with the last entrance at 2:45 pm. The Museum\, Museum Shop\, and grounds close at 3:30 pm. \nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our new flexible arrival times for self-guided tours. Your ticket grants you entry anytime within designated periods\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. Morning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am / Afternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm\nSelf-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 60 minutes to experience the Museum’s fascinating galleries\, grounds\, and temporary exhibits. \n**Accessibility Note: Please be aware that at nearly a century old\, the Hammond Castle Museum is not handicapped accessible due to many difficult and winding stairs on the campus and within the Museum
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/daily-guided-self-guided-tour-of-hammond-castle-museum-38/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-7/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
DESCRIPTION:1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions\, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire\, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing it.\nHistoric Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings\, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of artworks commissioned to illustrate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s landmark book.\nThese paintings are featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution. The exhibit will be on display at the Cabot House from September 6\, 2025 to July 4\, 2026. Tickets are free and open to the public
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/the-american-revolution-a-story-of-the-war-in-28-paintings-28/
LOCATION:Cabot House\, 117 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T170000
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CREATED:20260504T123928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T155300Z
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SUMMARY:Newburyport Art presents May Exhibitions at 65 Water Street
DESCRIPTION:Newburyport Art (NAA) presents three new shows opening in the month of May! \nSoft Structures is a group exhibition that explores fibers and fibrous material as process and metaphor. This exhibit features over 80 artworks in a variety of media including drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, weaving\, embroidery\, quilting\, collage\, mixed media and more.\nThis exhibit is on view in the first-floor Sargent Gallery and second-floor Hartson Gallery. \nFOLIA is a collaborative exhibition featuring works by Amesbury artists Amy Vander Els & Heather Karp. This exhibit explores the quiet beauty and joyful rhythm of leaves and the symbolic meaning behind many that speaks of perseverance\, resilience and hope. Thirty-six artworks are displayed amongst spring greenery in the first-floor Hills Gallery. Amy and Heather will give a free artist talk on Thursday\, May 21st from 6:00-7:00pm\, concluding with Q&A. \nThe 11th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition debuted on May 1st\, and will remain on view year-round until April 2027. At nearly 3\,000 square feet\, the Range Lights Sculpture Garden resides behind the historic NAA and is seen and visited by hundreds of people every week. This year’s exhibition features 16 pieces by 10 local and regional artists. The participating artists include; Jeffrey Briggs\, Lindley Briggs\, Sarah Burns and Mike Platt\, Alexis Guieb-Alimbuyuguen\, Andrew Henschel\, Mae Kenny\, Evan Ralph\, Michael Updike and Raynor Warner. \nA reception for FOLIA and Soft Structures will be held on Saturday\, May 2nd from 4-6pm\, with the 11th Annual Sculpture Exhibit reception beginning at 3:00pm\, including a Best in Show award at 3:30pm. The receptions are free and open to the public\, and visitors participating in the May 2nd Newburyport Artwalk are encouraged to stop by. \nNew Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00am–5:00pm. The gallery is handicap accessible. More information\, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.\nFounded in 1948\, Newburyport Art\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit\, is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting members’ work and to providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community. The gallery and events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/newburyport-art-presents-may-exhibitions-at-65-water-street-45/
LOCATION:Newburyport Art Association\, 65 Water St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T153000
DTSTAMP:20260518T073324
CREATED:20260505T125503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T155302Z
UID:10021646-1783155600-1783179000@massbytrain.com
SUMMARY:Daily Guided & Self-Guided Tour of Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the breathtaking home of one of the most prolific inventors of the 20th century\, John Hays Hammond\, Jr. \nHammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum\,*blending its historical significance as both **a historic house museum and a lapidarium.\nInside\, you’ll not only discover ancient\, medieval\, and Renaissance architectural elements and artifacts—including stone archways\, sarcophagi\, grave markers\, and an extraordinary collection of stone and marble works—but you’ll also find a vibrant museum offering fresh educational and cultural arts programming. \nVisitors can explore items from the archival collection that have not been publicly seen in generations\, along with newly curated content and the most up-to-date information on the provenance of many pieces in our collection. \nNew this season\, the Museum features four temporary exhibits that explore John Hays Hammond Jr. as both an individual and a scientific innovator. In the Natalie Hays Hammond Temporary Exhibit Room\, Curatorial Director John Leysath presents Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records\, on display from April 29th through August 31st. Beginning September 10th and running through the end of the 2025 season on January 4th\, Leysath will showcase” Hammond in Italy: The Love Affair Between the Hammonds & Italian Culture.”Additionally\, the Inventions Exhibit Room will highlight Hammond’s groundbreaking Videotape Technology during the spring and summer months\, followed by Hammond’s ahead-of-their-time Advertising Signs in the fall and early winter. \nListed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and a repeated Reader’s Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient for the last three consecutive years\,** you can trust that your visit will be an unforgettable experience. \nNew This Season: New Daily Hours and Flexible Arrival Times for Self-Guided Tours\nOpen daily from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm\, with the last entrance at 2:45 pm. The Museum\, Museum Shop\, and grounds close at 3:30 pm. \nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our new flexible arrival times for self-guided tours. Your ticket grants you entry anytime within designated periods\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. Morning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am / Afternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm\nSelf-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 60 minutes to experience the Museum’s fascinating galleries\, grounds\, and temporary exhibits. \n**Accessibility Note: Please be aware that at nearly a century old\, the Hammond Castle Museum is not handicapped accessible due to many difficult and winding stairs on the campus and within the Museum
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/daily-guided-self-guided-tour-of-hammond-castle-museum-41/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T153000
DTSTAMP:20260518T073324
CREATED:20260505T125503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T155302Z
UID:10021647-1783155600-1783179000@massbytrain.com
SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-8/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T155303Z
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
DESCRIPTION:1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions\, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire\, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing it.\nHistoric Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings\, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of artworks commissioned to illustrate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s landmark book.\nThese paintings are featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution. The exhibit will be on display at the Cabot House from September 6\, 2025 to July 4\, 2026. Tickets are free and open to the public
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/the-american-revolution-a-story-of-the-war-in-28-paintings-29/
LOCATION:Cabot House\, 117 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T073324
CREATED:20260505T125504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T155303Z
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SUMMARY:Newburyport Art presents May Exhibitions at 65 Water Street
DESCRIPTION:Newburyport Art (NAA) presents three new shows opening in the month of May! \nSoft Structures is a group exhibition that explores fibers and fibrous material as process and metaphor. This exhibit features over 80 artworks in a variety of media including drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, weaving\, embroidery\, quilting\, collage\, mixed media and more.\nThis exhibit is on view in the first-floor Sargent Gallery and second-floor Hartson Gallery. \nFOLIA is a collaborative exhibition featuring works by Amesbury artists Amy Vander Els & Heather Karp. This exhibit explores the quiet beauty and joyful rhythm of leaves and the symbolic meaning behind many that speaks of perseverance\, resilience and hope. Thirty-six artworks are displayed amongst spring greenery in the first-floor Hills Gallery. Amy and Heather will give a free artist talk on Thursday\, May 21st from 6:00-7:00pm\, concluding with Q&A. \nThe 11th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition debuted on May 1st\, and will remain on view year-round until April 2027. At nearly 3\,000 square feet\, the Range Lights Sculpture Garden resides behind the historic NAA and is seen and visited by hundreds of people every week. This year’s exhibition features 16 pieces by 10 local and regional artists. The participating artists include; Jeffrey Briggs\, Lindley Briggs\, Sarah Burns and Mike Platt\, Alexis Guieb-Alimbuyuguen\, Andrew Henschel\, Mae Kenny\, Evan Ralph\, Michael Updike and Raynor Warner. \nA reception for FOLIA and Soft Structures will be held on Saturday\, May 2nd from 4-6pm\, with the 11th Annual Sculpture Exhibit reception beginning at 3:00pm\, including a Best in Show award at 3:30pm. The receptions are free and open to the public\, and visitors participating in the May 2nd Newburyport Artwalk are encouraged to stop by. \nNew Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00am–5:00pm. The gallery is handicap accessible. More information\, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.\nFounded in 1948\, Newburyport Art\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit\, is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting members’ work and to providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community. The gallery and events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/newburyport-art-presents-may-exhibitions-at-65-water-street-46/
LOCATION:Newburyport Art Association\, 65 Water St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T153000
DTSTAMP:20260518T073324
CREATED:20260506T131001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T155316Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Guided & Self-Guided Tour of Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the breathtaking home of one of the most prolific inventors of the 20th century\, John Hays Hammond\, Jr. \nHammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum\,*blending its historical significance as both **a historic house museum and a lapidarium.\nInside\, you’ll not only discover ancient\, medieval\, and Renaissance architectural elements and artifacts—including stone archways\, sarcophagi\, grave markers\, and an extraordinary collection of stone and marble works—but you’ll also find a vibrant museum offering fresh educational and cultural arts programming. \nVisitors can explore items from the archival collection that have not been publicly seen in generations\, along with newly curated content and the most up-to-date information on the provenance of many pieces in our collection. \nNew this season\, the Museum features four temporary exhibits that explore John Hays Hammond Jr. as both an individual and a scientific innovator. In the Natalie Hays Hammond Temporary Exhibit Room\, Curatorial Director John Leysath presents Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records\, on display from April 29th through August 31st. Beginning September 10th and running through the end of the 2025 season on January 4th\, Leysath will showcase” Hammond in Italy: The Love Affair Between the Hammonds & Italian Culture.”Additionally\, the Inventions Exhibit Room will highlight Hammond’s groundbreaking Videotape Technology during the spring and summer months\, followed by Hammond’s ahead-of-their-time Advertising Signs in the fall and early winter. \nListed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and a repeated Reader’s Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient for the last three consecutive years\,** you can trust that your visit will be an unforgettable experience. \nNew This Season: New Daily Hours and Flexible Arrival Times for Self-Guided Tours\nOpen daily from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm\, with the last entrance at 2:45 pm. The Museum\, Museum Shop\, and grounds close at 3:30 pm. \nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our new flexible arrival times for self-guided tours. Your ticket grants you entry anytime within designated periods\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. Morning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am / Afternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm\nSelf-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 60 minutes to experience the Museum’s fascinating galleries\, grounds\, and temporary exhibits. \n**Accessibility Note: Please be aware that at nearly a century old\, the Hammond Castle Museum is not handicapped accessible due to many difficult and winding stairs on the campus and within the Museum
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/daily-guided-self-guided-tour-of-hammond-castle-museum/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T153000
DTSTAMP:20260518T073324
CREATED:20260506T131002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T155316Z
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-6/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T155317Z
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SUMMARY:Newburyport Art presents May Exhibitions at 65 Water Street
DESCRIPTION:Newburyport Art (NAA) presents three new shows opening in the month of May! \nSoft Structures is a group exhibition that explores fibers and fibrous material as process and metaphor. This exhibit features over 80 artworks in a variety of media including drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, weaving\, embroidery\, quilting\, collage\, mixed media and more.\nThis exhibit is on view in the first-floor Sargent Gallery and second-floor Hartson Gallery. \nFOLIA is a collaborative exhibition featuring works by Amesbury artists Amy Vander Els & Heather Karp. This exhibit explores the quiet beauty and joyful rhythm of leaves and the symbolic meaning behind many that speaks of perseverance\, resilience and hope. Thirty-six artworks are displayed amongst spring greenery in the first-floor Hills Gallery. Amy and Heather will give a free artist talk on Thursday\, May 21st from 6:00-7:00pm\, concluding with Q&A. \nThe 11th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition debuted on May 1st\, and will remain on view year-round until April 2027. At nearly 3\,000 square feet\, the Range Lights Sculpture Garden resides behind the historic NAA and is seen and visited by hundreds of people every week. This year’s exhibition features 16 pieces by 10 local and regional artists. The participating artists include; Jeffrey Briggs\, Lindley Briggs\, Sarah Burns and Mike Platt\, Alexis Guieb-Alimbuyuguen\, Andrew Henschel\, Mae Kenny\, Evan Ralph\, Michael Updike and Raynor Warner. \nA reception for FOLIA and Soft Structures will be held on Saturday\, May 2nd from 4-6pm\, with the 11th Annual Sculpture Exhibit reception beginning at 3:00pm\, including a Best in Show award at 3:30pm. The receptions are free and open to the public\, and visitors participating in the May 2nd Newburyport Artwalk are encouraged to stop by. \nNew Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00am–5:00pm. The gallery is handicap accessible. More information\, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.\nFounded in 1948\, Newburyport Art\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit\, is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting members’ work and to providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community. The gallery and events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/newburyport-art-presents-may-exhibitions-at-65-water-street-47/
LOCATION:Newburyport Art Association\, 65 Water St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Ongoing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T155319Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Guided & Self-Guided Tour of Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the breathtaking home of one of the most prolific inventors of the 20th century\, John Hays Hammond\, Jr. \nHammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum\,*blending its historical significance as both **a historic house museum and a lapidarium.\nInside\, you’ll not only discover ancient\, medieval\, and Renaissance architectural elements and artifacts—including stone archways\, sarcophagi\, grave markers\, and an extraordinary collection of stone and marble works—but you’ll also find a vibrant museum offering fresh educational and cultural arts programming. \nVisitors can explore items from the archival collection that have not been publicly seen in generations\, along with newly curated content and the most up-to-date information on the provenance of many pieces in our collection. \nNew this season\, the Museum features four temporary exhibits that explore John Hays Hammond Jr. as both an individual and a scientific innovator. In the Natalie Hays Hammond Temporary Exhibit Room\, Curatorial Director John Leysath presents Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records\, on display from April 29th through August 31st. Beginning September 10th and running through the end of the 2025 season on January 4th\, Leysath will showcase” Hammond in Italy: The Love Affair Between the Hammonds & Italian Culture.”Additionally\, the Inventions Exhibit Room will highlight Hammond’s groundbreaking Videotape Technology during the spring and summer months\, followed by Hammond’s ahead-of-their-time Advertising Signs in the fall and early winter. \nListed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and a repeated Reader’s Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient for the last three consecutive years\,** you can trust that your visit will be an unforgettable experience. \nNew This Season: New Daily Hours and Flexible Arrival Times for Self-Guided Tours\nOpen daily from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm\, with the last entrance at 2:45 pm. The Museum\, Museum Shop\, and grounds close at 3:30 pm. \nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our new flexible arrival times for self-guided tours. Your ticket grants you entry anytime within designated periods\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. Morning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am / Afternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm\nSelf-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 60 minutes to experience the Museum’s fascinating galleries\, grounds\, and temporary exhibits. \n**Accessibility Note: Please be aware that at nearly a century old\, the Hammond Castle Museum is not handicapped accessible due to many difficult and winding stairs on the campus and within the Museum
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/daily-guided-self-guided-tour-of-hammond-castle-museum-40/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260518T073324
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T155319Z
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-9/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Daily Guided & Self-Guided Tour of Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the breathtaking home of one of the most prolific inventors of the 20th century\, John Hays Hammond\, Jr. \nHammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum\,*blending its historical significance as both **a historic house museum and a lapidarium.\nInside\, you’ll not only discover ancient\, medieval\, and Renaissance architectural elements and artifacts—including stone archways\, sarcophagi\, grave markers\, and an extraordinary collection of stone and marble works—but you’ll also find a vibrant museum offering fresh educational and cultural arts programming. \nVisitors can explore items from the archival collection that have not been publicly seen in generations\, along with newly curated content and the most up-to-date information on the provenance of many pieces in our collection. \nNew this season\, the Museum features four temporary exhibits that explore John Hays Hammond Jr. as both an individual and a scientific innovator. In the Natalie Hays Hammond Temporary Exhibit Room\, Curatorial Director John Leysath presents Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records\, on display from April 29th through August 31st. Beginning September 10th and running through the end of the 2025 season on January 4th\, Leysath will showcase” Hammond in Italy: The Love Affair Between the Hammonds & Italian Culture.”Additionally\, the Inventions Exhibit Room will highlight Hammond’s groundbreaking Videotape Technology during the spring and summer months\, followed by Hammond’s ahead-of-their-time Advertising Signs in the fall and early winter. \nListed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and a repeated Reader’s Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient for the last three consecutive years\,** you can trust that your visit will be an unforgettable experience. \nNew This Season: New Daily Hours and Flexible Arrival Times for Self-Guided Tours\nOpen daily from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm\, with the last entrance at 2:45 pm. The Museum\, Museum Shop\, and grounds close at 3:30 pm. \nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our new flexible arrival times for self-guided tours. Your ticket grants you entry anytime within designated periods\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. Morning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am / Afternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm\nSelf-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 60 minutes to experience the Museum’s fascinating galleries\, grounds\, and temporary exhibits. \n**Accessibility Note: Please be aware that at nearly a century old\, the Hammond Castle Museum is not handicapped accessible due to many difficult and winding stairs on the campus and within the Museum
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/daily-guided-self-guided-tour-of-hammond-castle-museum-60/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T155321Z
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-10/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Daily Guided & Self-Guided Tour of Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the breathtaking home of one of the most prolific inventors of the 20th century\, John Hays Hammond\, Jr. \nHammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum\,*blending its historical significance as both **a historic house museum and a lapidarium.\nInside\, you’ll not only discover ancient\, medieval\, and Renaissance architectural elements and artifacts—including stone archways\, sarcophagi\, grave markers\, and an extraordinary collection of stone and marble works—but you’ll also find a vibrant museum offering fresh educational and cultural arts programming. \nVisitors can explore items from the archival collection that have not been publicly seen in generations\, along with newly curated content and the most up-to-date information on the provenance of many pieces in our collection. \nNew this season\, the Museum features four temporary exhibits that explore John Hays Hammond Jr. as both an individual and a scientific innovator. In the Natalie Hays Hammond Temporary Exhibit Room\, Curatorial Director John Leysath presents Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records\, on display from April 29th through August 31st. Beginning September 10th and running through the end of the 2025 season on January 4th\, Leysath will showcase” Hammond in Italy: The Love Affair Between the Hammonds & Italian Culture.”Additionally\, the Inventions Exhibit Room will highlight Hammond’s groundbreaking Videotape Technology during the spring and summer months\, followed by Hammond’s ahead-of-their-time Advertising Signs in the fall and early winter. \nListed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and a repeated Reader’s Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient for the last three consecutive years\,** you can trust that your visit will be an unforgettable experience. \nNew This Season: New Daily Hours and Flexible Arrival Times for Self-Guided Tours\nOpen daily from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm\, with the last entrance at 2:45 pm. The Museum\, Museum Shop\, and grounds close at 3:30 pm. \nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our new flexible arrival times for self-guided tours. Your ticket grants you entry anytime within designated periods\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. Morning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am / Afternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm\nSelf-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 60 minutes to experience the Museum’s fascinating galleries\, grounds\, and temporary exhibits. \n**Accessibility Note: Please be aware that at nearly a century old\, the Hammond Castle Museum is not handicapped accessible due to many difficult and winding stairs on the campus and within the Museum
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/daily-guided-self-guided-tour-of-hammond-castle-museum-43/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T153000
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-11/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Newburyport Art presents May Exhibitions at 65 Water Street
DESCRIPTION:Newburyport Art (NAA) presents three new shows opening in the month of May! \nSoft Structures is a group exhibition that explores fibers and fibrous material as process and metaphor. This exhibit features over 80 artworks in a variety of media including drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, weaving\, embroidery\, quilting\, collage\, mixed media and more.\nThis exhibit is on view in the first-floor Sargent Gallery and second-floor Hartson Gallery. \nFOLIA is a collaborative exhibition featuring works by Amesbury artists Amy Vander Els & Heather Karp. This exhibit explores the quiet beauty and joyful rhythm of leaves and the symbolic meaning behind many that speaks of perseverance\, resilience and hope. Thirty-six artworks are displayed amongst spring greenery in the first-floor Hills Gallery. Amy and Heather will give a free artist talk on Thursday\, May 21st from 6:00-7:00pm\, concluding with Q&A. \nThe 11th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition debuted on May 1st\, and will remain on view year-round until April 2027. At nearly 3\,000 square feet\, the Range Lights Sculpture Garden resides behind the historic NAA and is seen and visited by hundreds of people every week. This year’s exhibition features 16 pieces by 10 local and regional artists. The participating artists include; Jeffrey Briggs\, Lindley Briggs\, Sarah Burns and Mike Platt\, Alexis Guieb-Alimbuyuguen\, Andrew Henschel\, Mae Kenny\, Evan Ralph\, Michael Updike and Raynor Warner. \nA reception for FOLIA and Soft Structures will be held on Saturday\, May 2nd from 4-6pm\, with the 11th Annual Sculpture Exhibit reception beginning at 3:00pm\, including a Best in Show award at 3:30pm. The receptions are free and open to the public\, and visitors participating in the May 2nd Newburyport Artwalk are encouraged to stop by. \nNew Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00am–5:00pm. The gallery is handicap accessible. More information\, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.\nFounded in 1948\, Newburyport Art\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit\, is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting members’ work and to providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community. The gallery and events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/newburyport-art-presents-may-exhibitions-at-65-water-street-3/
LOCATION:Newburyport Art Association\, 65 Water St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T090000
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-13/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Daily Guided & Self-Guided Tour of Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the breathtaking home of one of the most prolific inventors of the 20th century\, John Hays Hammond\, Jr. \nHammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum\,*blending its historical significance as both **a historic house museum and a lapidarium.\nInside\, you’ll not only discover ancient\, medieval\, and Renaissance architectural elements and artifacts—including stone archways\, sarcophagi\, grave markers\, and an extraordinary collection of stone and marble works—but you’ll also find a vibrant museum offering fresh educational and cultural arts programming. \nVisitors can explore items from the archival collection that have not been publicly seen in generations\, along with newly curated content and the most up-to-date information on the provenance of many pieces in our collection. \nNew this season\, the Museum features four temporary exhibits that explore John Hays Hammond Jr. as both an individual and a scientific innovator. In the Natalie Hays Hammond Temporary Exhibit Room\, Curatorial Director John Leysath presents Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records\, on display from April 29th through August 31st. Beginning September 10th and running through the end of the 2025 season on January 4th\, Leysath will showcase” Hammond in Italy: The Love Affair Between the Hammonds & Italian Culture.”Additionally\, the Inventions Exhibit Room will highlight Hammond’s groundbreaking Videotape Technology during the spring and summer months\, followed by Hammond’s ahead-of-their-time Advertising Signs in the fall and early winter. \nListed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and a repeated Reader’s Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient for the last three consecutive years\,** you can trust that your visit will be an unforgettable experience. \nNew This Season: New Daily Hours and Flexible Arrival Times for Self-Guided Tours\nOpen daily from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm\, with the last entrance at 2:45 pm. The Museum\, Museum Shop\, and grounds close at 3:30 pm. \nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our new flexible arrival times for self-guided tours. Your ticket grants you entry anytime within designated periods\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. Morning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am / Afternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm\nSelf-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 60 minutes to experience the Museum’s fascinating galleries\, grounds\, and temporary exhibits. \n**Accessibility Note: Please be aware that at nearly a century old\, the Hammond Castle Museum is not handicapped accessible due to many difficult and winding stairs on the campus and within the Museum
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/daily-guided-self-guided-tour-of-hammond-castle-museum-39/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T170000
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SUMMARY:Newburyport Art presents May Exhibitions at 65 Water Street
DESCRIPTION:Newburyport Art (NAA) presents three new shows opening in the month of May! \nSoft Structures is a group exhibition that explores fibers and fibrous material as process and metaphor. This exhibit features over 80 artworks in a variety of media including drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, weaving\, embroidery\, quilting\, collage\, mixed media and more.\nThis exhibit is on view in the first-floor Sargent Gallery and second-floor Hartson Gallery. \nFOLIA is a collaborative exhibition featuring works by Amesbury artists Amy Vander Els & Heather Karp. This exhibit explores the quiet beauty and joyful rhythm of leaves and the symbolic meaning behind many that speaks of perseverance\, resilience and hope. Thirty-six artworks are displayed amongst spring greenery in the first-floor Hills Gallery. Amy and Heather will give a free artist talk on Thursday\, May 21st from 6:00-7:00pm\, concluding with Q&A. \nThe 11th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition debuted on May 1st\, and will remain on view year-round until April 2027. At nearly 3\,000 square feet\, the Range Lights Sculpture Garden resides behind the historic NAA and is seen and visited by hundreds of people every week. This year’s exhibition features 16 pieces by 10 local and regional artists. The participating artists include; Jeffrey Briggs\, Lindley Briggs\, Sarah Burns and Mike Platt\, Alexis Guieb-Alimbuyuguen\, Andrew Henschel\, Mae Kenny\, Evan Ralph\, Michael Updike and Raynor Warner. \nA reception for FOLIA and Soft Structures will be held on Saturday\, May 2nd from 4-6pm\, with the 11th Annual Sculpture Exhibit reception beginning at 3:00pm\, including a Best in Show award at 3:30pm. The receptions are free and open to the public\, and visitors participating in the May 2nd Newburyport Artwalk are encouraged to stop by. \nNew Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00am–5:00pm. The gallery is handicap accessible. More information\, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.\nFounded in 1948\, Newburyport Art\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit\, is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting members’ work and to providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community. The gallery and events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/newburyport-art-presents-may-exhibitions-at-65-water-street-5/
LOCATION:Newburyport Art Association\, 65 Water St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T193000
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SUMMARY:Gloucester Stage Company presents BETRAYAL by Harold Pinter
DESCRIPTION:After Jerry and Emma collide for the last time\, their final encounter unfolds into a seven year long\, torrid love triangle entangled with secrets\, deception\, and Emma’s husband Robert. Throughout this backwards tailspin\, the three navigate unexpected impulses\, forbidden trysts\, and their own feelings of betrayal. \nFrom Nobel Prize winning playwright Harold Pinter and directed by Shana Gozanskyº\, Betrayal runs July 9 to August 1\, all performances are at the Natti-Willsky Performance Center – 267 East Main Street\, Gloucester. Showtimes are Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm\, with matinees Saturdays & Sunday at 2:00pm.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/gloucester-stage-company-presents-betrayal-by-harold-pinter/
LOCATION:Gloucester Stage Company\, East Main Street 267\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Ongoing,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gloucester Stage Company":MAILTO:media@gloucesterstage.com
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