Photo Gallery of Hammond Castle Museum

Medieval Armor A composed suit of replica Medieval Armor which includes a medieval kite shield, two war axes, and the suit's helmet represents a pig face basinet a style of helmet worn in 15th century France.

Medieval Store Front Medieval store front in Museum courtyard composed of a first floor meat market and a second floor wine merchant's house. This composed building was found by Dr. Hammond in one of his trips to southern France.

Burmese manuscript chest
The Burmese manuscript chest in one of the castles Great Hall alcoves was a gift to Hammond from his sister, and once contained his most valuable treasure which now is shown in a case adjacent to this chest.

Hammond Pipe Organ The console of the Hammond pipe organ located in the Great Hall.

Museum's Great Hall A view from the top of the Museum's Great Hall showing the Rose window and pipe organ in the distance.

A Rose Window such as the style favored by Mrs. Hammond from her extensive glass collection.

A detailed photograph of that window showing Angels playing musical instruments. This window frames the pipe organ end of the Castle's Great Hall and provides color to its darkened interior.

Photographs by Richard Hydren, Museum photographer

Hammond Castle Museum

80 Hesperus Ave.
Gloucester, MA 01930

Tel: 978-283-2080

SEPTEMBER. 7 - 30 ... We will be OPEN Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays ONLY 10 AM to 4 PM with the last ticket sold and the front door locking those days at 3:30 PM. We will be CLOSED MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAYS.

OCTOBER 1 - 17 ... We will be OPEN Saturdays and Sundays only 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. and also Monday October 11 Columbus Day. LAST DAY OPEN AS A MUSEUM FOR THE 2010 SEASON Sunday October 17.

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Unfortunately, since we have had several guests fall already on Museum property please be aware that there are many stairs both outside and inside the castle as it is a historic house museum and does not have elevators. If you have problems walking down the stairs from our parking lot it is suggested that you not try navigating the many stair cases inside the museum itself.

You will also note a large landscaped area adjacent to the parking lot. This is private property and is not ours so please do not picnic or walk in that garden area. Picnicing can be done at Stage Fort Park which is one mile from our Castle Museum. PICNICING IS NOT PERMITTED AT THE MUSEUM OR ON ITS GROUNDS.

Once you have entered the castle paid your admission fee which is $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors and $6.00 for children ... take a few minutes in our Lobby to view the NEW video of the history of John Hays Hammond, Jr. and Hammond Castle featuring the remininces of Curator John Pettibone before walking through the museum on your own with your map as a guide.

To book a school or motor coach tour or to talk with someone about a corporate or wedding rental please phone (978) 283-2080 and leave you name and phone number and someone will call you back.

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At No time is COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY or WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY permitted on the grounds of Hammond Museum nor in the building itself WITHOUT paying a fee. To arrange a commercial or wedding shoot please phone 978-283-2081 and speak with our Director of Functions.

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As much as we would like it to be otherwise Hammond Castle Museum being a very old historic structure is not handicapped accessible. We look forward to seeing you here in Gloucester very soon, and thank you for visiting our website!!