Hammond Castle Museum | ![]() |
| Official Website: Hammond Castle Museum Location: 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930 directions Phone:(978) 283-7673 Hours: Hours Vary see below Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults In/Outdoor: Indoor, Outdoor Cost: $$ see below |
Others to Consider: Discovery Museums, Harvard Museum of Natural History, National Heritage Museum, Concord Museum, Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumCome explore Hammond Castle on a self-guided tour of eight magnificant rooms, the tower galleries, as well as several nifty passage ways. You'll also enjoy the beauty of the castle grounds and an excellent view of the Atlantic shore line.
Dr. John Hays Hammond produced over 400 patents and the ideas for over 800 inventions. Second only to Thomas Alva Edison in number of patents, John Hammond was one of America's premier inventors. His most important work was the development of remote control via radio waves, which earned him the title, 'The Father of Remote Control.'
***Hammond Castle Museum is not wheelchair or stroller accessible*
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THE ACTUAL MUSEUM IS CLOSED FOR SEASON Until MAY.
Open May to October
Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturdays and Sundays only 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Closed Weekdays after Labor Day
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Adults: $12.00
Students: $10.00
Children (4-12 years): $8.00
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80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930 map
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