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Hammond Castle Museum

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Hammond Castle Museum was the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr. and now serves as a museum, cultural arts center and venue …

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Dec 11, 2024
This is a great museum if you are anywhere near it! The drive to it is absolutely beautiful. The grounds are beautiful. The view of the ocean is beautiful. The castle is unique. The gift shop i… Full review by SandersRene
Oct 27, 2024
My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this tour! We came across it as something to do after visiting Salem and it was so beautiful. The scenery and view of the ocean alone was worth coming up here. We to… Full review by ABrock96
Sep 3, 2024
If you love the Renaissance, medieval times, gothic-like architecture, you will enjoy this "anomalie" in the Cape Ann area of Massachusetts. This castle was the passion project of the millionaire i… Full review by marshas606
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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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Hammond Castle is located on the Atlantic coast in the Magnolia area of Gloucester, Massachusetts. The castle, which was constr…
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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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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. I would suggest contacting them directly.
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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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Where is Gloucester?
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Gloucester is a coastal city on Cape Ann, about 40 miles North of Boston in Massachusetts. Founded in 1623. It’s known as America’s Oldest Seaport and...
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