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The House of the Seven Gables

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The House of the Seven Gables

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"Half-way down a by-street of one of our New England towns, stands a rusty wooden house, with seven acutely peaked gables facing towards various points of the compass, and a huge, clustered chimney in the midst." -Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1851



"Located in Salem, MA, The House of the Seven Gables is a historic landmark that is best known as being the setting of the world-renowned author Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1851 novel. The house was restored in 1910 and is now open to the public as a museum. The House of the Seven Gables is a nonprofit, charitable organization that has been dedicated to being a historic site and community resource that helps people to engage in the American story."
Address: 115 Derby St, Salem (Massachusetts) 01970
Phone: (978) 744-0991
Email: gro.selbag7@ofni
Parking: Lot, Street
State: MA
City: Salem
Street Number: 115 Derby St
Zip Code: 01970
categories: tour agency, community museum


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
Friday: 10:00 - 19:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 19:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00


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Reviews
Our guide was outstanding, she showed us The House of Seven Gables and explained its history so well. Getting to see the original structure atic the secret staircase, the reasons for the rooms and ceiling heights as well as the grounds was quite an experience. The Hawthorne house was also quite impressive with how they moved it to the property to save it from being turned into a parking lot. Honestly well worth your time if you're in Salem.
Simply breathtaking! House was amazing and the tour was informative, captivating, and entertaining. Tour guide did an amazing job presenting the info I really can't say enough to praise the experience. Also had an 8 year old who thoroughly enjoyed the place, including the scavenger hunt! Well done and stunning house and grounds!
Interesting facts and tidbits about this historic house and it's colorful past. Built in 1668 on Salem Harbor and surviving many owners and several architectural modifications, this National Historic Landmark is truly magnificent. I simply love the architecture of precolonial and colonial America, and if you do as well, it is truly a must-see.
It's one of the historical houses of old times. It's over advertised, as most of the places in the US. Unfortunately, very little remains from the original home as it was restored and modified according to the novel. If you just walk by yourself, it won't be really interesting. Tickets will be more expensive with the guide, but it's really worth it. We had an amazing guide. It's like you are watching a fairytale. He is a very talented one. Tour takes around 30 min. As he said, the price of every ticket goes to support the newly arrived immigrants in Salem. Still recommended to see!
I really enjoyed this tour! We paid extra to go inside and it was very informative. Lots of great information. Warning, there is a very tight stairway your tour may pass through, but they may take you an alternate route if you ask.
If you are a fan of history and Nathaniel Hawthorne, you will love this stop. The tour is a bit pricey, but if you are a fan of his work, you will enjoy every bit of this stop. Stroll the property, learn about the hidden stairwells and other surprises, and how the house grew to the House of the Seven Gables. We also learned how the house became a Settlement House. Again, if you love history or Nathaniel Hawthorne, this is worth it. If not, you may want to pass. I loved it!
Very interesting tour with an excellent guide. Informative and interesting story of this historic house. Beautiful setting and gardens are not to be missed. Well worth spending the time and money. Now I need to read the book and watch the movie!Visited onWeekdayWait timeUp to 10 minReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entry$21–30
We did the walking tour in the garden. The paid tour has times and we would've waited an hour and a half, so opted for the outside.Approx $15 a person for this part. Beautiful gardens. Very peaceful place and the view of the water was incredible.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYesPrice for adult entry$21–30
Very interesting piece of history, and the tour guide was honestly the best tour guide we have had in a long time. Very knowledgeable, friendly and very kind. He took the time to explain all the items in the house and any questions we had. Awesome experience
This house goes back to the 1600's. Very informative tour. The tour guide knew the history of the house and then some! She answered all questions. The tour is $25 a person but it's free if you live in Salem. The tour guide also explained that the proceeds go to people learning English and also to help prepare people for their US Citizenship. On Sundays they rent out a room for salsa lessons so it was loud when we first walked in however once we went on the tour you couldn't hear anything. Not that we don't like salsa! We just weren't expecting it. While we waited we walked around and took in the sites as well as took some pictures. Overall a great day.
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