SPOOKY SEASON IS ALMOST HERE!
We can’t wait to welcome you to The House of the Seven Gables this fall. Tickets for October 2026 are going on sale VERY SOON!
Here is everything you need to know before purchasing.
TICKET OPTIONS
The Mansion Tour Package includes a 45-minute tour of the famed mansion and everything in the Grounds Pass.
The Grounds Pass includes access to the Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace, Counting House, and Museum Store, as well as an audio tour of the historic grounds.
To learn more about these ticket packages, click here.
SPECIAL EVENTS
This October, The House of the Seven Gables has a full calendar! Tickets for these events are ON SALE NOW at 7Gables.org/events
The Shadows of the Seven Gables – NEARLY SOLD OUT!
September 30-November 1
GHOSTS, CURSES, AND MURDER! Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
Haunted Fables at The Gables
October 15-19
Join Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills! The famous author performs his most frightening tales, as well as the terrifying works of fellow writer, Edgar Allan Poe.
Hawthorne’s Halloween Bash
October 17 at 7 P.M.
This October, Nathaniel Hawthorne invites you to his Halloween Bash; an exclusive costume party to celebrate the spooky season! Dress up in your Halloween best as you wander the gardens of The House of the Seven Gables.
Movie Night with Victoria Price
October 27 at 6 P.M.
Join us at The Gables for a screening of Twice Told Tales (1963) and a visit from Victoria Price, daughter of horror icon Vincent Price! Victoria will introduce the film and speak about her father’s life and legacy.
Whispers from the Veil: The Séance That Defied Science
October 28 at 5 P.M. and 6:30 P.M.
Step into the gaslit parlor of 1920s Salem for a séance, where the line between the living and the dead blurred into a national obsession.
To view all events and purchase tickets, click here.
ADDITIONAL TIPS
Advance tickets are REQUIRED. Due to the high volume of visitors, tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions – Do you have a question about our site? Visit our FAQ page!
September Tickets – If you’re looking to beat the October crowd, tickets for September 2026 are already available! Visit 7Gables.org/tickets to purchase.
Food Trucks – The Lobster Roller food truck will be in our parking lot every Saturday and Sunday in October! Please note that food is not allowed inside the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, but may be eaten in the garden with admission to the site.
Weather – Be sure to pack and dress for the elements. New England weather is unpredictable!
Parking – Parking is extremely scarce during October in Salem. Though The Gables has a parking lot, parking is not guaranteed and is only available during the duration of your visit. PLEASE PLAN EXTRA TIME FOR TRAVEL. Advance planning, early arrival in public lots, and using public transportation is highly recommended. If you are late for your tour, you will not be able to join your group. Tickets cannot be rescheduled or refunded.
Make the most out of Salem’s digital resources!
- For road closure updates and parking capacity information, visit www.parksalem.com
- For general Salem information, download the My Salem MA and Destination Salem apps and turn on notifications.
- For October event information, visit www.hauntedhappenings.org