House of the Seven Gables
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The 340-year-old house that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel, also a museum and National Historic Landmark District.

šŸ“œ Historic home and museum in Salem, MA, a National Historic Landmark District.
šŸ” Inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel, built in 1668.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Tour a 340-year-old mansion with a secret passage
šŸ“š Learn about Nathaniel Hawthorne's life and historic Salem
🌳 Explore seaside colonial revival gardens and grounds
šŸ—£ļø Interactive site maps available in multiple languages

Why Avoid

♿ Historic houses are not wheelchair accessible beyond the first floor
🚫 Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled
🐾 Only service animals are permitted on site

Tips

šŸ…æļø Small parking lot available, consider South Harbor garage for longer visits
šŸŽŸļø Tickets released monthly, members get early access, especially for October
šŸ’” Offers ESL and Citizenship classes to support the local immigrant community

Cost

šŸ’° Mansion Tour: Adults $25, Seniors $20, Children (5-12) $17. Grounds Pass $12. Free for children under 5, Salem residents, NARM passholders, SNAP/WIC/EBT.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open December 26-31, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. Hours and event times vary, check website for current schedule.

Last updated 8 days ago

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