MEMBERSHIP
ADMISSION

The Museum & Grounds are now closed to the public.

We will open for tours during the Presidents Day holiday week, February 16 – 20th.

Admissions
Membership

Daily hours are 9:00am to 3:30pm; last entrance is at 2:45pm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to buy a ticket?

WEEKEND FEES:

  • Adults & Teens: $25
  • Senior Citizens (65 yrs +): $17
  • Children (ages 5 to 12): $10
  • Children ages 4 & younger are free but require a ticket

WEEKDAY FEES:

  • Adults & Teens: $20
  • Senior Citizens (65 yrs +): $15
  • Children (ages 5 to 12): $10
  • Children ages 4 & younger are free but require a ticket

If you wish to explore the Museum beyond the Museum Shop, you will need to purchase admission for a Guided or Self-Guided Tour.

Plan Ahead: Advance Reservations Strongly Encouraged!

We strongly encourage all guests to make reservations in advance of their visit. While we do our best to accommodate walk-in visitors, we cannot guarantee entry without a reservation.

Reserve online today to secure your visit.

 

Hammond Castle Museum proudly offers complimentary admission to daytime Guided & Self-Guided Tours and Bubbles & Books Storytime to  Massachusetts residents who are EBT and WIC cardholders. Connector Care cardholders enjoy 50% off daytime guided and self-guided tours and Bubbles & Books Storytime. This offer is valid for Massachusetts residents only.

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We are committed to making history, science, and culture accessible to all in our community. Hammond Castle Museum is proud to support Massachusetts residents who receive EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare benefits through the Cards to Culture program by offering: 

  • EBT & WIC cardholders are entitled to complimentary admission to daytime Guided and Self-Guided Tours, as well as Bubbles & Books Storytime. They are also entitled to a complimentary Family Membership for up to four members of their family.
  • ConnectorCare cardholders are entitled to a 50% discount on admission to daytime Guided and Self-Guided Tours, as well as Bubbles & Books Storytime. They are also entitled to 50% discount on a Family Membership for up to four members of their family. 

*These offers are limited only to Massachusetts residents. Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program is a collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health’s WIC Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector. See the complete lists of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

  • Veterans and active-duty military personnel are entitled to 10% discount on Guided and Self-Guided tour admission to the Museum. Military ID is required.

 

Check out our full 2025 Calendar of Events below!

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The museum and grounds are now closed for the winter season. We will reopen for Self-Guided Tours during February School Vacation Week, which coincides with the Presidents Day holiday, from Monday, February 16, through Friday, February 20.

In addition to Self-Guided Tours, the museum will offer a variety of specialty events throughout February and March. Regular tours of the museum will resume in early April with the opening of our annual Eric Pape Fine Art Exhibit.

More information and tickets will be available soon.

During the regular season (April – December), the Museum and grounds are open to the public daily from  9:00 am to 3:30 pm, with the last entrance into the Museum at 2:45 pm. The Museum and Grounds close to the general public at 3:30 pm to accommodate private rentals.

The Museum is open all national holidays with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve Day and New Year’s Day. 

We are always looking for seasonal tour guides to serve as the ‘front line’ of the Museum’s effort to educate and engage visitors from across the world about this remarkable historic site.

Learn more on our Join the Team page.

Take I-95 North out of Boston to Exit 45, then Route 128 North to Exit 53.  Turn right onto Route 133 to the very end of that highway, and with the ocean directly in front of you turn right onto Route 127.  Approximately 3/4 of a mile from that intersection the road will begin to narrow. Look for a blue and white sign on your left for Hammond Castle, and turn onto Hesperus Avenue. The Museum is just a few blocks down Hesperus Avenue on your left.  Park in the lot off the street, and take the walkway and stairs down to the entrance.

Hammond Castle Museum is also accessible by the Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA). Please note the bus schedule varies throughout the week and season. To learn more, visit canntran.com.

Photos of the Museum for personal use are permitted. However, all photoshoots for commercial use or with a professional photographer (for example: photos for a wedding, engagement, birthday, or professional family photos) must be booked in advance. For more information regarding photography session fees and to schedule an appointment, click below.

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While the Hammond Castle Museum, a historic landmark built in the late 1920s, it is not handicapped accessible for assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers due to the number of stairs, it does allow service dogs on the premises. This Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places for over 50 years, presents challenges for visitors with mobility impairments, as it features numerous stairs.

Accessing the Lobby and Museum Shop from the parking lot requires descending approximately 30 exterior stone stairs, with only a portion having a railing. Further, navigating through all galleries involves over 160 total steps across more than six levels, and most galleries do not have visitor seating.

The Museum is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and alternatives to visitors in need of additional assistance, for more information, contact us at: [email protected].