BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Keolis Commuter Services - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://massbytrain.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Keolis Commuter Services REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260726T141231Z CREATED:20260726T141231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T141231Z UID:10023585-1785060000-1785081600@massbytrain.com SUMMARY:Mapping A Century of Salem\, 1926-2026 DESCRIPTION:Connect with someplace familiar\, learn about someone new\, and share your Salem stories. \nSalem State University presents Mapping a Century of Salem\, 1926 – 2026\, from June 18 to September 14 at Old Town Hall in downtown Salem. \nDeveloped as part of Salem’s quadricentennial celebration\, this free\, public history exhibit examines the transformation of Salem over the past 100 years\, combining oral histories\, maps\, historical photographs and more to explore how Salem evolved socially\, economically and physically between the city’s 1926 tercentenary celebration and today. \nCurated by Salem State University’s College of Arts and Sciences and Frederick E. Berry Library and Archives\, the exhibit seeks to interpret the city’s history while sharing personal stories of those who live in\, work in\, or have had an impact on Salem over the past century. \nExhibit Hours\nThursdays from 12-7 pm\nFridays through Mondays from 10 am-4 pm \nOld Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\nSalem\, MA URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/mapping-a-century-of-salem-1926-2026-15/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, SALEM\, MA\, 01970\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massbytrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MaCoS-banner-image_no_text_800x800-eVyo0Q.png ORGANIZER;CN="Salem State Center for Creative and Performing Arts":MAILTO:kgahagan@salemstate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T153000 DTSTAMP:20260601T204137Z CREATED:20260528T192808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T204137Z UID:10022145-1785142800-1785166200@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-27/ LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massbytrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Self-Guided-Tours-Veevart-6-UkNk2v.jpe ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T160000 DTSTAMP:20260726T141308Z CREATED:20260625T030729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T141308Z UID:10022881-1785146400-1785168000@massbytrain.com SUMMARY:Mapping A Century of Salem\, 1926-2026 DESCRIPTION:Connect with someplace familiar\, learn about someone new\, and share your Salem stories. \nSalem State University presents Mapping a Century of Salem\, 1926 – 2026\, from June 18 to September 14 at Old Town Hall in downtown Salem. \nDeveloped as part of Salem’s quadricentennial celebration\, this free\, public history exhibit examines the transformation of Salem over the past 100 years\, combining oral histories\, maps\, historical photographs and more to explore how Salem evolved socially\, economically and physically between the city’s 1926 tercentenary celebration and today. \nCurated by Salem State University’s College of Arts and Sciences and Frederick E. Berry Library and Archives\, the exhibit seeks to interpret the city’s history while sharing personal stories of those who live in\, work in\, or have had an impact on Salem over the past century. \nExhibit Hours\nThursdays from 12-7 pm\nFridays through Mondays from 10 am-4 pm \nOld Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\nSalem\, MA URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/mapping-a-century-of-salem-1926-2026-25/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, SALEM\, MA\, 01970\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massbytrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MaCoS-banner-image_no_text_800x800-eVyo0Q.png ORGANIZER;CN="Salem State Center for Creative and Performing Arts":MAILTO:kgahagan@salemstate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T153000 DTSTAMP:20260726T141324Z CREATED:20260529T194251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T141324Z UID:10022163-1785227400-1785252600@massbytrain.com SUMMARY:Resilient Coasts: Using Local Phenomena to Understand Climate Solutions DESCRIPTION:3-Day Summer Professional Development Institute for Grades 6-12 Educators \nJoin us for a place-based professional learning experience that integrates coastal science and conservation at Crane Beach. This multi-day summer program invites you and peer educators to explore active restoration and conservation projects through hands-on field experiences and direct collaboration with scientists. Participating educators will engage with real datasets\, discuss ongoing research\, and examine how ecosystems respond to human impact over time. From the beach to the salt marsh\, educators will experience how authentic fieldwork and community science can deepen student understanding of environmental change. Designed with the Science and Engineering Practices in mind\, this program equips teachers with meaningful examples\, data\, and pedagogical approach to connect local science to broader standards-aligned concepts and inquiry. URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/resilient-coasts-using-local-phenomena-to-understand-climate-solutions/ LOCATION:The Crane Estate\, 310 Argilla Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Lecture/Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massbytrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Resilient-Coasts-3R-225x300-1-fMVIsr.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees –%3B The Crane Estate":MAILTO:craneoutdoors@thetrustees.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T153000 DTSTAMP:20260601T204140Z CREATED:20260529T194253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T204140Z UID:10022165-1785229200-1785252600@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-31/ LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massbytrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Self-Guided-Tours-Veevart-6-UkNk2v.jpe ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T153000 DTSTAMP:20260726T141327Z CREATED:20260530T195757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T141327Z UID:10022174-1785313800-1785339000@massbytrain.com SUMMARY:Resilient Coasts: Using Local Phenomena to Understand Climate Solutions DESCRIPTION:3-Day Summer Professional Development Institute for Grades 6-12 Educators \nJoin us for a place-based professional learning experience that integrates coastal science and conservation at Crane Beach. This multi-day summer program invites you and peer educators to explore active restoration and conservation projects through hands-on field experiences and direct collaboration with scientists. Participating educators will engage with real datasets\, discuss ongoing research\, and examine how ecosystems respond to human impact over time. From the beach to the salt marsh\, educators will experience how authentic fieldwork and community science can deepen student understanding of environmental change. Designed with the Science and Engineering Practices in mind\, this program equips teachers with meaningful examples\, data\, and pedagogical approach to connect local science to broader standards-aligned concepts and inquiry. URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/resilient-coasts-using-local-phenomena-to-understand-climate-solutions-2/ LOCATION:The Crane Estate\, 310 Argilla Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Lecture/Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massbytrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Resilient-Coasts-3R-225x300-1-fMVIsr.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees –%3B The Crane Estate":MAILTO:craneoutdoors@thetrustees.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T153000 DTSTAMP:20260601T204154Z CREATED:20260530T195759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T204154Z UID:10022176-1785315600-1785339000@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-32/ LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massbytrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Self-Guided-Tours-Veevart-6-UkNk2v.jpe ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T153000 DTSTAMP:20260726T141343Z CREATED:20260531T201317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T141343Z UID:10022204-1785400200-1785425400@massbytrain.com SUMMARY:Resilient Coasts: Using Local Phenomena to Understand Climate Solutions DESCRIPTION:3-Day Summer Professional Development Institute for Grades 6-12 Educators \nJoin us for a place-based professional learning experience that integrates coastal science and conservation at Crane Beach. This multi-day summer program invites you and peer educators to explore active restoration and conservation projects through hands-on field experiences and direct collaboration with scientists. Participating educators will engage with real datasets\, discuss ongoing research\, and examine how ecosystems respond to human impact over time. From the beach to the salt marsh\, educators will experience how authentic fieldwork and community science can deepen student understanding of environmental change. Designed with the Science and Engineering Practices in mind\, this program equips teachers with meaningful examples\, data\, and pedagogical approach to connect local science to broader standards-aligned concepts and inquiry. URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/resilient-coasts-using-local-phenomena-to-understand-climate-solutions-3/ LOCATION:The Crane Estate\, 310 Argilla Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Lecture/Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massbytrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Resilient-Coasts-3R-225x300-1-fMVIsr.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees –%3B The Crane Estate":MAILTO:craneoutdoors@thetrustees.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T153000 DTSTAMP:20260601T204158Z CREATED:20260531T201318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T204158Z UID:10022206-1785402000-1785425400@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-34/ LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massbytrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Self-Guided-Tours-Veevart-6-UkNk2v.jpe ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T160000 DTSTAMP:20260726T141344Z CREATED:20260625T030802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T141344Z UID:10022882-1785405600-1785427200@massbytrain.com SUMMARY:Mapping A Century of Salem\, 1926-2026 DESCRIPTION:Connect with someplace familiar\, learn about someone new\, and share your Salem stories. \nSalem State University presents Mapping a Century of Salem\, 1926 – 2026\, from June 18 to September 14 at Old Town Hall in downtown Salem. \nDeveloped as part of Salem’s quadricentennial celebration\, this free\, public history exhibit examines the transformation of Salem over the past 100 years\, combining oral histories\, maps\, historical photographs and more to explore how Salem evolved socially\, economically and physically between the city’s 1926 tercentenary celebration and today. \nCurated by Salem State University’s College of Arts and Sciences and Frederick E. Berry Library and Archives\, the exhibit seeks to interpret the city’s history while sharing personal stories of those who live in\, work in\, or have had an impact on Salem over the past century. \nExhibit Hours\nThursdays from 12-7 pm\nFridays through Mondays from 10 am-4 pm \nOld Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\nSalem\, MA URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/mapping-a-century-of-salem-1926-2026-26/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, SALEM\, MA\, 01970\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massbytrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MaCoS-banner-image_no_text_800x800-eVyo0Q.png ORGANIZER;CN="Salem State Center for Creative and Performing Arts":MAILTO:kgahagan@salemstate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T210000 DTSTAMP:20260726T141408Z CREATED:20260531T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T141408Z UID:10022210-1785434400-1785445200@massbytrain.com SUMMARY:Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight at Hammond Castle Museum DESCRIPTION:From John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to communicate with supernatural entities using a Faraday Cage to Irene Fenton Hammond’s extensive astrological writings under a mysterious pen name\, this 55-minute\, fully-guided specialty tour sets the stage for a fun and informative seasonal experience unlike any other. The dramatic\, Gothic-inspired architecture of the Museum and the twilight atmosphere are enhanced by the light of handheld electronic lanterns throughout your tour. \nNew in 2026: Extended Hours and Midnight Tours\nFor the first time\, Hammond Castle Museum is offering its popular Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight during extended late-night hours–including a midnight tour–on October 22nd and 29th—a one-of-a-kind experience for those celebrating the Halloween season on the North Shore! \nAdmission:\nJuly\, August\, & September: $27.50.\nOctober: $35.\nMuseum Member savings apply. \nPlease be mindful when processing your reservation to select the correct reservation date and corresponding admission price. URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/spiritualism-tours-by-candlelight-at-hammond-castle-museum-5/ LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Historical,Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massbytrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/STBC-26-citi-rsFWXS.jpe ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T153000 DTSTAMP:20260601T204216Z CREATED:20260601T204216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T204216Z UID:10022224-1785488400-1785511800@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-35/ LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massbytrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Self-Guided-Tours-Veevart-6-UkNk2v.jpe ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T160000 DTSTAMP:20260726T141428Z CREATED:20260625T030823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T141428Z UID:10022884-1785492000-1785513600@massbytrain.com SUMMARY:Mapping A Century of Salem\, 1926-2026 DESCRIPTION:Connect with someplace familiar\, learn about someone new\, and share your Salem stories. \nSalem State University presents Mapping a Century of Salem\, 1926 – 2026\, from June 18 to September 14 at Old Town Hall in downtown Salem. \nDeveloped as part of Salem’s quadricentennial celebration\, this free\, public history exhibit examines the transformation of Salem over the past 100 years\, combining oral histories\, maps\, historical photographs and more to explore how Salem evolved socially\, economically and physically between the city’s 1926 tercentenary celebration and today. \nCurated by Salem State University’s College of Arts and Sciences and Frederick E. Berry Library and Archives\, the exhibit seeks to interpret the city’s history while sharing personal stories of those who live in\, work in\, or have had an impact on Salem over the past century. \nExhibit Hours\nThursdays from 12-7 pm\nFridays through Mondays from 10 am-4 pm \nOld Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\nSalem\, MA URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/mapping-a-century-of-salem-1926-2026-27/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, SALEM\, MA\, 01970\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massbytrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MaCoS-banner-image_no_text_800x800-eVyo0Q.png ORGANIZER;CN="Salem State Center for Creative and Performing Arts":MAILTO:kgahagan@salemstate.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR