House of the Seven Gables Salem

The House of the Seven Gables

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Discover The House of the Seven Gables. Built in 1668, this National Historic Landmark is a treasure of American history. Professional guides … See more

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Apr 17, 2024
Our tour guy was fabulous! He was engaging and had a great flow with giving rich details and also using props and visuals to bring the history to life. My 11 year old daughter loved the tour as well. Full review by O4534SDjenniferb
Apr 7, 2024
Great museum to visit. Our tour guide was fabulous. He was very knowledgeable and shared great stories. A must see when visiting Salem. Full review by C G
Mar 20, 2024
The PEM was closed on Tuesdays so we improvised after visiting the NPS visitors center. The place has a rich and varied history but Hawthorn never lived there. Probably a drive from the PEM. Full review by Mike G
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The House of the Seven Gables is an original colonial mansion dating back to late 17th-century which operates as a local museum to…
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Built in the year 1668, House of the seven Gables was once the house of Captain John Turner, who along with his family stayed for th…
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In 1668, Salem sea captain and merchant, John Turner, built the House of the Seven Gables. Three generations of the Turner family lived i…
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The House of the Seven Gables, made famous by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel The House of the Seven Gables, is a 16…
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In a post-Covid world when we have in person tours again, is the listed suggested time of 1-2 hours for just The House …
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In a post-Covid world when we have in person tours again, is the listed suggested time of 1-2 hours for just The House of the Seven Gables guided tour, or does that also include the self-guided tour of Hawthorne's birthplace and a peak at the seaside gardens? Trying to plan for the day. Thank you!
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I would say that 1-2 hours will allow time for the tour of all 3 areas. We went in October and spent about 1.5 hours and saw all 3 at a leisurely pace.
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Is it possible to visit without the GO-Boston card and without the ferry??
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Yes. You can park on site and you don't need a go Boston card to do it
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Do u have to pay to walk around outside
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Hi. You have to pay to walk around the property. The cost is $15 for an adult. There is a guided tour that lasts about 45 minutes and includes a tour of the house. It also includes an …
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Hi. You have to pay to walk around the property. The cost is $15 for an adult. There is a guided tour that lasts about 45 minutes and includes a tour of the house. It also includes an interior visit of Nathaniel Hawthorne's house. The guided tour is the only way you can visit the property. This is a non profit organization and the entry fee goes to the upkeep of the property as well as helping different organizations in the community. I felt good about giving them my money and the visit was very interesting. You might be able to get to the wharf that the house overlooks, which would allow you to see the exterior of the house, but it was a nasty, cold day when we were there, so we didn't venture that direction.
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Do you need to pay to tour just the outside?
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Yes $15 adult You can do a self guided tour
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Is there parking for visitors? I don't see anything on the website about it. Thanks.
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We're so sorry for the late reply and hope it didn't affect your trip. Yes, we do have limited visitor parking that is available for the duration of your visit.
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