Visiting Hours
March 1, 2021—December 31, 2021
The hours and visitor experience are to be determined for these dates.
ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR VISIT
Garden Experience includes audio tour of the historic site and a link to a virtual video tour of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion.
Semi-Private Guided Tours will be available.
Our Location
115 DERBY STREET SALEM, MA 01970
Phone
(978) 744-0991
The House of the Seven Gables
In 1668, merchant and ship-owner John 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. Plan your visit, learn about our educational opportunities, and embark on a guided group tour with us. We can’t wait to see you! Your adventure and historical journey awaits you at The House of the Seven Gables in Salem, MA.
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WELCOME TO THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES
Salem’s premier historic site located on the Harbor! Discover 350 years of stories as you experience this museum and collection of historic buildings. When you arrive at The House of the Seven Gables (a National Historic Landmark District), professional guides will warmly greet you for an unforgettable historical experience.

Education Programs and Field Trips
The House of the Seven Gables remains committed to providing quality educational experience at our National Historic District Landmark site. Our education programs turn a field trip to The Gables into an unforgettable experience for young learners.
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Settlement Programming at The House of the Seven Gables
The Gables offers direct service programming to support educational initiatives in our local immigrant community including ESL and citizenship preparedness classes and Caribbean Connections, a summer enrichment program for students in grades 3 – 5. The Community Conversation series addresses current event topics such as immigration and social reform.
Learn MoreToday kicks off New England Museum Week! We're so excited to partner up with the New England Museum Association and help to share stories of great places to visit all over our region.
We encourage you to celebrate this week by supporting your favorite local museum. You can:
- Become a member
- Make a donation
- Plan a visit
- Like and share a post from social media
- Shop in a Museum Store
*Pre-COVID image of our amazing volunteer Jim helping out visitors at The House of the Seven Gables.
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@h7gables was a popular place even before Caroline Emmerton officially turned it into a historic site and settlement house. This 1905 postcard was created during the Upton ownership and pre-renovation. 🖤
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