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.
New in 2026: Extended Hours and Midnight Tours
For 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!
Admission:
July, August, & September: $27.50.
October: $35.
Museum Member savings apply.
Please be mindful when processing your reservation to select the correct reservation date and corresponding admission price.
Upcoming Events on the
Newburyport/Rockport Line
LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert, Kathleen Gerdon Archer, and Janice Colby
June 25 @ 12:00 pm - July 19 @ 5:00 pm
Black Picnic
July 18
11th Annual Military Service Day at Patton Homestead
July 18
Blackburn Brew Fest 2026
July 18 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sunset Sessions at the Birdseye Rooftop
July 18 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

