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Hammond Castle Museum

www.hammondcastle.org
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(699) · Museum in Gloucester, United States
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Historic museum perched on the MA coastline at the intersection of science, art and history.

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Apr 21, 2025
Really gorgeous! Our( 2) 14yr. olds had a blast touring on their own while we caught up with them here and there. They and we took tons of pics. Indoor and outdoor views were spectacular, and in May…Full review by Christine S
Apr 18, 2025
This is a stunning museum right by the sea, absolutely full of artifacts and impressions. It's incredibly informative with loads of plaques and information available for a self-guided tour, and the m…Full review by Michelle R
Feb 23, 2025
What a hidden gem! Hrd to believe that this remarkable building was actually a family home. Now its a museum, open to the public, with the ability to tour the entire facility. What a fascinating m…Full review by nottinghall
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An Eccentric Inventor's Castle Home
John Hayes Hammond Jr. was resourceful man. As a little boy he visited Edison’s laboratory with his wealthy father, and South African mining …
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The Inventor's Home
John Hays Hammond, Jr. built his medieval-style castle between the years 1926 and 1929 to serve both as his home and as a backdrop …
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A Glimpse of Medieval Architecture
This castle gives you a glimpse of medieval architecture. The castle is now served as a museum, and when you enter it you will be ab…
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Hammonf Castle Museum was built by John Hayes Hammond Jr. to house all his archaic artefacts, belonging to the Renaissance perio…
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How many hours required for a full tour around?
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I think it was less than 2 hours total, maybe 1 1/2. It was decent. The guy was a true genius.
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What is the pricing at?
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Adults $14, Seniors $10,children (ages 6- 12) $9. Very nice guided tour...John Hammond, Jr was a brilliant man with hundteds of patents, a bit eccentric and somewhat of a …
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Adults $14, Seniors $10,children (ages 6- 12) $9. Very nice guided tour...John Hammond, Jr was a brilliant man with hundteds of patents, a bit eccentric and somewhat of a trickster. The Castle is unique, there's ashort movie about his life and also a small gift store. An enjoyable visit...
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Are the grounds open to the public during the month of November ?
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I'm not sure, try calling them. Enjoy!
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Can you walk the grounds of Hammond Castle when it is closed? Apparently, they are only open on Saturday and …
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Can you walk the grounds of Hammond Castle when it is closed? Apparently, they are only open on Saturday and Sunday this time of year and we will be going by there on a Friday.
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Yes you can visit the grounds.They are very breathtaking.Make sure to bring a camera as there are many benches in the gardens and Window frames to pose in.
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Is there a charge for walking the grounds and interior on your own?
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Inside the castle, yes, guided or self tour, $10 and well worth it. Outside, no.
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