Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours
Called the “Father of Radio Control” and dubbed “the Electronic Sorcerer” during his lifetime, John Hays Hammond Jr. lived a complex life and left an eclectic legacy.Hammond Castle Museum was built between 1926 and 1929 to serve not only as the inventor’s private residence, housing a vast collection of antiquities and other artifacts, but also as a new site for his extensive Radio Research Laboratory.
We offer two options for daily admission - Guided and Self-Guided
Guided Tours:
- Led by a member of Hammond Castle Museum’s talented tours staff, Guided Tours of the Museum last approximately 35-40 minutes and cover basic information about the history of the building and its inhabitants.
Major areas covered by the tour staff include parts of the former Laboratory, the vast Great Hall, and the breathtaking Courtyard.
- After the guided portion of the tour, visitors may explore the many smaller rooms and exhibit spaces in the former Hammond residence.
Guests should plan at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and galleries of this historic museum.
Self-Guided Tours:
- Flexible Arrival Times for Self-Guided Tours: Experience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self-Guided Tours!
Your ticket grants you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon session times, based upon your selection, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest.
- Morning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am
- Afternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm
Please note: the last entrance into the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp.
The Museum and Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm.
We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum.
While the Hammond Castle Museum, a historic landmark built in the late 1920s, is not handicapped accessible for assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers due to the number of stairs, it does allow service dogs on premises.
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Monday - Thursday: Adults & Teens - $20; Seniors - $15; Children (5-12) - $10. Friday - Sunday (and select Holidays): Adults & Teens - $25; Seniors - $17; Children (5-12) - $10
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80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA, 01930 map
Phone: 978-283-2080
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- Advance reservation is strongly recommended.
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