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Hammond Castle Museum

Address
80 Hesperus Ave
Gloucester, 01930 United States Get Directions
Phone 978-283-2080
Website https://www.hammondcastle.org/

Hammond Castle Museum

A historic treasure perched along the stunning coastline of Gloucester, Massachusetts. With nearly 100 years of history, this medieval-style castle was the creation of famed inventor John Hays Hammond Jr. and now serves as an exciting STEAM museum that blends history, science, and art.

Hammond Castle Museum offers visitors an array of interactive exhibits, educational programming, and hosts a variety of community events, from seasonal tours to theatrical performances and family-friendly activities.

 

Events at this venue

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  • “Brave-Too-Much”: Curator’s Remarks & Exhibit Preview

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, United States

    A Western exhibition at a seaside New England castle? That’s exactly what makes this temporary exhibition so special. Join Hammond Castle Museum for an exclusive opening celebration of “Brave-Too-Much”: The Legend of John Coffee Hays, an original temporary exhibition presented in partnership with the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas. Through the loan of museum artwork ...

  • 1926: A Year in the Life of Hammond and His Castle

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, United States

    Evening program: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Networking 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Presentation & Discussion Light refreshments will be served. One hundred years ago, John Hays Hammond Jr. embarked on one of the most ambitious projects of his life: building Hammond Castle Museum. But why construct a brand new medieval-inspired castle after already transforming his previous home into a ...