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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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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
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-3/
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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
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-2/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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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
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-4/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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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
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-5/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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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/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Seasonal
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CREATED:20260504T123915Z
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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:20260703T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T083311
CREATED:20260504T123915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T203657Z
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-7/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T153000
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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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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-8/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T153000
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-6/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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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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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-9/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Daily Guided & Self-Guided Tour of Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the breathtaking home of one of the most prolific inventors of the 20th century\, John Hays Hammond\, Jr. \nHammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum\,*blending its historical significance as both **a historic house museum and a lapidarium.\nInside\, you’ll not only discover ancient\, medieval\, and Renaissance architectural elements and artifacts—including stone archways\, sarcophagi\, grave markers\, and an extraordinary collection of stone and marble works—but you’ll also find a vibrant museum offering fresh educational and cultural arts programming. \nVisitors can explore items from the archival collection that have not been publicly seen in generations\, along with newly curated content and the most up-to-date information on the provenance of many pieces in our collection. \nNew this season\, the Museum features four temporary exhibits that explore John Hays Hammond Jr. as both an individual and a scientific innovator. In the Natalie Hays Hammond Temporary Exhibit Room\, Curatorial Director John Leysath presents Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records\, on display from April 29th through August 31st. Beginning September 10th and running through the end of the 2025 season on January 4th\, Leysath will showcase” Hammond in Italy: The Love Affair Between the Hammonds & Italian Culture.”Additionally\, the Inventions Exhibit Room will highlight Hammond’s groundbreaking Videotape Technology during the spring and summer months\, followed by Hammond’s ahead-of-their-time Advertising Signs in the fall and early winter. \nListed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and a repeated Reader’s Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient for the last three consecutive years\,** you can trust that your visit will be an unforgettable experience. \nNew This Season: New Daily Hours and Flexible Arrival Times for Self-Guided Tours\nOpen daily from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm\, with the last entrance at 2:45 pm. The Museum\, Museum Shop\, and grounds close at 3:30 pm. \nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our new flexible arrival times for self-guided tours. Your ticket grants you entry anytime within designated periods\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. Morning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am / Afternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm\nSelf-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 60 minutes to experience the Museum’s fascinating galleries\, grounds\, and temporary exhibits. \n**Accessibility Note: Please be aware that at nearly a century old\, the Hammond Castle Museum is not handicapped accessible due to many difficult and winding stairs on the campus and within the Museum
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/daily-guided-self-guided-tour-of-hammond-castle-museum-60/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T090000
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-10/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Daily Guided & Self-Guided Tour of Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the breathtaking home of one of the most prolific inventors of the 20th century\, John Hays Hammond\, Jr. \nHammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum\,*blending its historical significance as both **a historic house museum and a lapidarium.\nInside\, you’ll not only discover ancient\, medieval\, and Renaissance architectural elements and artifacts—including stone archways\, sarcophagi\, grave markers\, and an extraordinary collection of stone and marble works—but you’ll also find a vibrant museum offering fresh educational and cultural arts programming. \nVisitors can explore items from the archival collection that have not been publicly seen in generations\, along with newly curated content and the most up-to-date information on the provenance of many pieces in our collection. \nNew this season\, the Museum features four temporary exhibits that explore John Hays Hammond Jr. as both an individual and a scientific innovator. In the Natalie Hays Hammond Temporary Exhibit Room\, Curatorial Director John Leysath presents Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records\, on display from April 29th through August 31st. Beginning September 10th and running through the end of the 2025 season on January 4th\, Leysath will showcase” Hammond in Italy: The Love Affair Between the Hammonds & Italian Culture.”Additionally\, the Inventions Exhibit Room will highlight Hammond’s groundbreaking Videotape Technology during the spring and summer months\, followed by Hammond’s ahead-of-their-time Advertising Signs in the fall and early winter. \nListed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and a repeated Reader’s Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient for the last three consecutive years\,** you can trust that your visit will be an unforgettable experience. \nNew This Season: New Daily Hours and Flexible Arrival Times for Self-Guided Tours\nOpen daily from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm\, with the last entrance at 2:45 pm. The Museum\, Museum Shop\, and grounds close at 3:30 pm. \nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our new flexible arrival times for self-guided tours. Your ticket grants you entry anytime within designated periods\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. Morning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am / Afternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm\nSelf-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 60 minutes to experience the Museum’s fascinating galleries\, grounds\, and temporary exhibits. \n**Accessibility Note: Please be aware that at nearly a century old\, the Hammond Castle Museum is not handicapped accessible due to many difficult and winding stairs on the campus and within the Museum
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/daily-guided-self-guided-tour-of-hammond-castle-museum-43/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T153000
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-11/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Daily Guided & Self-Guided Tour of Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the breathtaking home of one of the most prolific inventors of the 20th century\, John Hays Hammond\, Jr. \nHammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum\,*blending its historical significance as both **a historic house museum and a lapidarium.\nInside\, you’ll not only discover ancient\, medieval\, and Renaissance architectural elements and artifacts—including stone archways\, sarcophagi\, grave markers\, and an extraordinary collection of stone and marble works—but you’ll also find a vibrant museum offering fresh educational and cultural arts programming. \nVisitors can explore items from the archival collection that have not been publicly seen in generations\, along with newly curated content and the most up-to-date information on the provenance of many pieces in our collection. \nNew this season\, the Museum features four temporary exhibits that explore John Hays Hammond Jr. as both an individual and a scientific innovator. In the Natalie Hays Hammond Temporary Exhibit Room\, Curatorial Director John Leysath presents Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records\, on display from April 29th through August 31st. Beginning September 10th and running through the end of the 2025 season on January 4th\, Leysath will showcase” Hammond in Italy: The Love Affair Between the Hammonds & Italian Culture.”Additionally\, the Inventions Exhibit Room will highlight Hammond’s groundbreaking Videotape Technology during the spring and summer months\, followed by Hammond’s ahead-of-their-time Advertising Signs in the fall and early winter. \nListed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and a repeated Reader’s Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient for the last three consecutive years\,** you can trust that your visit will be an unforgettable experience. \nNew This Season: New Daily Hours and Flexible Arrival Times for Self-Guided Tours\nOpen daily from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm\, with the last entrance at 2:45 pm. The Museum\, Museum Shop\, and grounds close at 3:30 pm. \nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our new flexible arrival times for self-guided tours. Your ticket grants you entry anytime within designated periods\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. Morning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am / Afternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm\nSelf-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 60 minutes to experience the Museum’s fascinating galleries\, grounds\, and temporary exhibits. \n**Accessibility Note: Please be aware that at nearly a century old\, the Hammond Castle Museum is not handicapped accessible due to many difficult and winding stairs on the campus and within the Museum
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/daily-guided-self-guided-tour-of-hammond-castle-museum-39/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T153000
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-13/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T215158Z
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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-2/
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-4/
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:20260710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T153000
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-12/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Daily Guided & Self-Guided Tour of Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the breathtaking home of one of the most prolific inventors of the 20th century\, John Hays Hammond\, Jr. \nHammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum\,*blending its historical significance as both **a historic house museum and a lapidarium.\nInside\, you’ll not only discover ancient\, medieval\, and Renaissance architectural elements and artifacts—including stone archways\, sarcophagi\, grave markers\, and an extraordinary collection of stone and marble works—but you’ll also find a vibrant museum offering fresh educational and cultural arts programming. \nVisitors can explore items from the archival collection that have not been publicly seen in generations\, along with newly curated content and the most up-to-date information on the provenance of many pieces in our collection. \nNew this season\, the Museum features four temporary exhibits that explore John Hays Hammond Jr. as both an individual and a scientific innovator. In the Natalie Hays Hammond Temporary Exhibit Room\, Curatorial Director John Leysath presents Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records\, on display from April 29th through August 31st. Beginning September 10th and running through the end of the 2025 season on January 4th\, Leysath will showcase” Hammond in Italy: The Love Affair Between the Hammonds & Italian Culture.”Additionally\, the Inventions Exhibit Room will highlight Hammond’s groundbreaking Videotape Technology during the spring and summer months\, followed by Hammond’s ahead-of-their-time Advertising Signs in the fall and early winter. \nListed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and a repeated Reader’s Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient for the last three consecutive years\,** you can trust that your visit will be an unforgettable experience. \nNew This Season: New Daily Hours and Flexible Arrival Times for Self-Guided Tours\nOpen daily from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm\, with the last entrance at 2:45 pm. The Museum\, Museum Shop\, and grounds close at 3:30 pm. \nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our new flexible arrival times for self-guided tours. Your ticket grants you entry anytime within designated periods\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. Morning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am / Afternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm\nSelf-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 60 minutes to experience the Museum’s fascinating galleries\, grounds\, and temporary exhibits. \n**Accessibility Note: Please be aware that at nearly a century old\, the Hammond Castle Museum is not handicapped accessible due to many difficult and winding stairs on the campus and within the Museum
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/daily-guided-self-guided-tour-of-hammond-castle-museum-7/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Exhibit,Family,Historical,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr.\, renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century and famously known as the Father of Radio Control. \nThroughout the 2026 season guests can also enjoy a completely updated Invention Room\, showcasing exciting new perspectives on Hammond’s work as a scientist\, inventor and engineer\, as well as a brand-new set of rotating exhibits\, including “Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things that Aren’t So” in the spring and summer and “Brave Too Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays” in the fall and winter. We offer two options for daily admission: Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nGuided Tours:\nLed by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff\, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants. Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory\, the vast Great Hall\, and the breathtaking Courtyard. \nAfter the guided portion of the tour\, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence. \nSelf-Guided Tours:\nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours! Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times\, based upon your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. \nThe Hammond Castle Museum is a historic landmark built in the late 1920s\, and as such is not handicapped accessible and presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments\, as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hammond-castle-museum-daily-guided-and-self-guided-tours-15/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Ongoing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T153000
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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-5/
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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