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ABOUT THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES

In 1668, merchant and shipowner John Turner I, and his wife Elizabeth Robinson Turner, built a house on Salem Harbor that was destined to become one of America’s most beloved historic homes. Designated a National Historic Landmark District in 2007, The House of the Seven Gables is best known today as the setting of world-renowned American author Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1851 novel. But it is so much more! Learn about four centuries of inclusive history at one of America’s most beloved historic homes. Plan your visit, explore our educational opportunities and embark on a tour with us today!

Open Daily 10 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.

All purchases are non-refundable.

Members get unlimited free admission and early access to tickets before general sale.

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Currently Tripadvisor’s #1 Attraction in Salem.

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Haunted Fables at The Gables

10.17.2024

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills!

Haunted Fables at The Gables

10.18.2024

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills!

Hawthorne's Halloween Bash

10.19.2024

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Celebrate the spooky season in the gardens of The Gables, interact with Mr. Hawthorne and his famous characters, dance the night away to songs of Halloween oozing with vampires and ghastly creeps, and enjoy stationed hors d’ oeuvres with a mac and cheese bar, a photo booth, and a cash bar.

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SETTLEMENT PROGRAMMING AT THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES

The Gables offers educational programming to support our local immigrant community including Adult English Language and Citizenship preparation classes. We engage our wider community through stimulating, thoughtful, facilitated conversations on immigration and other social justice issues.

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Wide angle shot of the Gables featuring The House of the Seven Gables, the gardens, the Hooper-Hathaway House, and the Retire Beckett House.

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OUR HISTORIC SITE

The House of the Seven Gables Museum Campus was designated as a National Historic Landmark District in 2007. Our seaside campus consists of 2 acres of land, seaside colonial revival gardens, and several historic buildings. In addition to preserving and maintaining our campus, the organization cares for over 3,000 works of art, furnishings, and ephemera as well as an archive with thousands of documents, books, and mixed media.

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SUPPORT THE GABLES

Support our mission to be a welcoming, thriving, historic site and community resource that engages people of all backgrounds in our inclusive American story.

There are many ways to support The Gables, including donating, becoming a member, and attending events!

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