Hammond Castle Museum is a magnificent castle built between 1926 and 1929, perched on a gorgeous property overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The venue houses a remarkable art collection featuring Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance artifacts, offering couples a truly unique and unforgettable celebration backdrop. Built by John Hays Hammond Jr., one of America's premier inventors known as 'The Father of Radio Remote Control,' this fully functioning museum transforms into an extraordinary private event space.
Pricing
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Estimated cost · Venue Fee Only
$8,500
100 guests · Friday-Sunday · 5 Hours
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
Guests
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Duration
A 4-hour rental runs 5pm-9pm and a 5-hour rental 5pm-10pm. Food, beverage and most rentals are additional.
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The property
A historic castle built in the 1920s that operates as a fully functioning museum, available for private and corporate events. The interior rental space includes the Great Hall, Renaissance Dining Room, and Courtyard, with additional outdoor ocean lawn space.
The castle features authentic Gothic and Medieval architecture with stone walls and period design elements.
The interior spaces showcase Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance artifacts throughout the Great Hall, Renaissance Dining Room, and Courtyard, creating an elegant and historic atmosphere.
The setting
The castle is nestled on a gorgeous property overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, providing stunning oceanfront views and an incredible backdrop for photographs.
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Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Music curfew
Timing restrictions apply
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
The Great Hall, Renaissance Dining Room, and Courtyard provide indoor spaces that can serve as backup options when outdoor ocean lawn events are affected by weather.
On the property
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