The House of the Seven Gables, Massachusetts, United States

4.5 (3.066 reviews) Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #2 in Salem Historic Sites • History Museums

Beautiful grounds and History

The House of the Seven Gables is open February through December, please visit 7gables.org for opening hours and days as they vary seasonally. Visitors will have the option to enjoy a grounds pass or a guided tour[link to: https://7gables.org/tickets]. Advance reservations are required for both of these experiences. PLEASE NOTE: The grounds pass does not include access to the interior of Turner-Ingersoll Mansion a.k.a The House of the Seven Gables. The only way to access the interior of the mansion is with a guided tour. Notes for your visit: Tickets are available on a rolling basis. We do not have release dates in advance. All purchases are non-refundable. Face masks are required for all visitors ONLY in the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, regardless of vaccination status. Visitors are required to comply with all site rules or will be asked to leave without a refund. The Museum Store will be open during operating days and hours.
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Address

115 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970-5640

Mobile

+1 978-744-0991

Website

http://www.7gables.org

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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5Gypsy Rose 5:00 PM Oct 23, 2022
Beautiful grounds and History
If you are looking for something historical, beautiful, and fun to do, go to The House of Seven Gables. You do not need to buy a grounds ticket if you are purchasing a tour ticket. I did not know this and bought both. The House of Seven Gables and Nathaniel Hawthorne’s birthplace are a must see. The inside of the homes depict what life was like and give a glimpse into the history of the time period. The house inspired the book written by Hawthorne. Our tour guide was lovely. If you do not like tight spaces, The House of Seven Gables can be a bit much. Tight rooms and a secret staircase. Don’t let that deter you. The guide will get you to the group via a more open pathway! This was a very relaxing morning and one of my favorite places to sit under the arbor.
5yodakat 5:00 PM Nov 30, 2021
Worthwhile tour, engaging guide
We took the guided house tour and enjoyed learning about the history of the house and the stories of those who lived there. We bought our tickets on line about a week before and I’d recommend it. We were on the first tour of the day and I saw a family try to walk in to buy tickets but first available was 6 hours later. One part of the tour takes you up a “secret passage” which is a tight space in what used to be a chimney. They do offer an alternative staircase if you don’t feel comfortable. My teen daughter found the experience interesting as well. We did not spend too much time on the grounds/gardens as there was not to much to see in winter. They offer a ticket for just the grounds which I think I would have found disappointing. From Covid standpoint masks are required inside and this was strictly enforced.