Hammond Castle Museum

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  • En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

    From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! […]

  • Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight at Hammond Castle Museum

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

    From John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to communicate with supernatural entities using a Faraday Cage to Irene Fenton Hammond’s extensive astrological writings under a mysterious pen name, this 55-minute, fully-guided specialty tour sets the stage for a fun and informative seasonal experience unlike any other. The dramatic, Gothic-inspired architecture of the Museum and the twilight […]

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

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Hammond Castle Museum opens its new temporary exhibition, Brave-Too-Much: The Legend of John Coffee Hays, with an evening reception featuring early exhibit access, a curator presentation, guided tours, and Western-inspired refreshments. The exhibition explores the legendary Texas Ranger and his surprising family connection to John Hays Hammond Jr.

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

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Wednesday, September 30th 5:30 pm–7:30 pm 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 […]

  • En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

    From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! This two-hour session includes a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson. All you need to bring is a sketchbook, pencils, a ruler, and an eraser. Please note: […]