Hammond Castle Museum

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80 Hesperus Ave
Gloucester, MA 01930
Hammond Castle Museum is currently closed to tours for the winter. Tour opportunities will resume in April 2025. The Museum will offer special events during January, February & March. See our website for details. The Hammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum offering tours, temporary exhibits, cultural events, and educational programming. It was custom-built to encompass Hammond’s private residence, laboratory, and museum-quality collection of architectural elements such as the facades of medieval shops and doorways from chateaus. Hammond’s extensive list of patents and his work on radio control and on echo-guided torpedoes for the military are also on display. Hammond Castle Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. At nearly a century old, it is not handicap accessible. It is available for weddings and private rentals.

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Molly M.
10/6/2025

We did the full 45 min tour and it was interesting and done well! This place is a wonder to see! Real life castle, right on the water. After our guided tour we are allowed to explore the entire...

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Mallory W.
6/19/2025

I have been wanting to come to Hammond Castle for years and finally got to go! I came with my best friend, and we had such a great time. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted very warmly...

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Jon R.
6/1/2025

This evening on May 31, 2025 was a truly magical Ceremony for a Romantic wedding in honor of a Prince and his breathtaking Princess among their family and friends, in the Great Hall of this...

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Nichole M.
11/1/2025

I love castles and history. I did NOT want to pay for a tour so we went on a self guided tour. Enjoyed the freedom of having the ability to tour by ourself. There are lots of informational signs...

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Cher D.
10/26/2025

Hammond castle is a fun little side trip. Not too expensive for what you get to see. My husband and I were amazed by the architecture. They also start you off with a video even if you don't have a...

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