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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-7/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Seasonal
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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-25/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,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-22/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,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-28/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,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-26/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,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-16/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,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-30/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,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-2/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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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-8/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Seasonal
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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-31/
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:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T153000
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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-29/
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:20261025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T153000
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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-32/
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:20261026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T153000
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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-27/
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:20261027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T153000
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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-21/
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:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T150705Z
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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-33/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T153000
DTSTAMP:20261005T150730Z
CREATED:20260830T235723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T150730Z
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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-35/
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:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T233000
DTSTAMP:20261005T150755Z
CREATED:20260830T235725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T150755Z
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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-9/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T150759Z
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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-36/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T153000
DTSTAMP:20261005T150823Z
CREATED:20260902T003215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T150823Z
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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-34/
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:20261101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T153000
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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-62/
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:20261102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T153000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T153000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T153000
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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:20261105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T153000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T153000
DTSTAMP:20261005T151022Z
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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-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:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T153000
DTSTAMP:20261005T151033Z
CREATED:20260908T031511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T151033Z
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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:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T170000
DTSTAMP:20261005T151048Z
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SUMMARY:Renaissance Faire at Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of knights\, artisans\, performers\, and merriment as Hammond Castle Museum transforms into one of New England’s most unique and immersive Renaissance celebrations. \nExperience the North Shore’s own Renaissance Faire at Hammond Castle Museum\, where the Museum’s Medieval architecture and dramatic setting create an unforgettable backdrop for a day immersed in Renaissance culture\, history\, fantasy\, music\, and adventure. \nEnjoy the excitement of The Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword‘s high-energy armored combat demonstrations\, bringing the medieval battlefield to life. Listen in as our Curatorial Director\, John Leysath\, presents on the History of Medieval Arms & Armor. Enjoy captivating performances for wandering artists\, including a storyteller\, a harpist\, a bubble faery\, and other enchanting entertainers. Plus\, little ones will enjoy our kids’ tent offering little princes and princesses crafts for hands-on fun. \nWe’re thrilled to announce that James B. Jones and Shelley Wolfe from the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series Love on the Spectrum have agreed to return as the King and Queen of our 2026 Renaissance Faire! The couple will be on-site on Saturday\, November 7th\, and will be available for photos! \nCosplay dress-up is encouraged for all ages\, but weapons of any kind are prohibited and will not be permitted on campus. \nYour admission includes access to the interior of the Museum and free access to all scheduled entertainment. (*Vendor services are not included. ) Little ones ages 4 and under are free\, but require a reserved ticket\, and kids ages 5 – 12 are just $10! Museum Members enjoy presale access to admission tickets. \nOff-site parking is required\, and free shuttles will be running all day. Free parking will be available at Stage Fort Park (24 Hough Ave\, Gloucester\, MA 01930)\, with complimentary shuttles running continuously between the park and the Museum from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM. \nAll ticket sales are final and non-transferable between the Faire dates. \nThis is a major fundraiser for the nearly century-old Museum\, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. All proceeds from this event support the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Museum. The Museum is not handicapped accessible due to the many stairs on the Museum grounds and within the Museum.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/renaissance-faire-at-hammond-castle-museum/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Fair/Festival,Family,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T153000
DTSTAMP:20261005T151100Z
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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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SUMMARY:Renaissance Faire at Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of knights\, artisans\, performers\, and merriment as Hammond Castle Museum transforms into one of New England’s most unique and immersive Renaissance celebrations. \nExperience the North Shore’s own Renaissance Faire at Hammond Castle Museum\, where the Museum’s Medieval architecture and dramatic setting create an unforgettable backdrop for a day immersed in Renaissance culture\, history\, fantasy\, music\, and adventure. \nEnjoy the excitement of The Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword‘s high-energy armored combat demonstrations\, bringing the medieval battlefield to life. Listen in as our Curatorial Director\, John Leysath\, presents on the History of Medieval Arms & Armor. Enjoy captivating performances for wandering artists\, including a storyteller\, a harpist\, a bubble faery\, and other enchanting entertainers. Plus\, little ones will enjoy our kids’ tent offering little princes and princesses crafts for hands-on fun. \nWe’re thrilled to announce that James B. Jones and Shelley Wolfe from the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series Love on the Spectrum have agreed to return as the King and Queen of our 2026 Renaissance Faire! The couple will be on-site on Saturday\, November 7th\, and will be available for photos! \nCosplay dress-up is encouraged for all ages\, but weapons of any kind are prohibited and will not be permitted on campus. \nYour admission includes access to the interior of the Museum and free access to all scheduled entertainment. (*Vendor services are not included. ) Little ones ages 4 and under are free\, but require a reserved ticket\, and kids ages 5 – 12 are just $10! Museum Members enjoy presale access to admission tickets. \nOff-site parking is required\, and free shuttles will be running all day. Free parking will be available at Stage Fort Park (24 Hough Ave\, Gloucester\, MA 01930)\, with complimentary shuttles running continuously between the park and the Museum from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM. \nAll ticket sales are final and non-transferable between the Faire dates. \nThis is a major fundraiser for the nearly century-old Museum\, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. All proceeds from this event support the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Museum. The Museum is not handicapped accessible due to the many stairs on the Museum grounds and within the Museum.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/renaissance-faire-at-hammond-castle-museum-2/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Fair/Festival,Family,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T090000
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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-7/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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