In April, The Gables is open Friday - Monday 10 AM - 4PM. Face masks and social distancing are required at all times regardless of vaccination status. Tickets are sold online ONLY and are NON-REFUNDABLE. Capacity is limited and our website has the most up-to-date information to plan your visit.

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Exterior image of The House of the Seven Gables with the garden in full bloom

Hawthorne in the Garden

July 1, 2020 6:00 am Published by Sarah Garriepy

by W.H. Demick At this point not one of us remains unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a fact... View Article

The Gables Blog

What’s New in the Settlement House? April 6, 2021
In-person ESL and citizenship classes resume on Tuesday, April 27!! Over the past few months, Executive Director Kara McLaughlin has been working with a team of volunteers to survey past students about their interest and availability to return to in-person classes. This volunteer corps texted, called, and had conversations with past students and potential new... […]
What’s New in Preservation April 4, 2021
Even though we have been closed to the public, we still had to deep clean each historic building to prepare for the season. Members of the Visitor Services team along with Collections Manager Susan Baker worked tirelessly to prepare the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion and Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace. Each room and each object were carefully inspected for... […]
April at The House of the Seven Gables April 2, 2021
April is a perennial favorite month for our organization. The House of the Seven Gables officially opened as a museum and settlement house on April 30, 1910. Caroline Emmerton restored the famed mansion and capitalized on the fame of Nathaniel Hawthorne to fund her settlement house. The settlement house provided a slew of services to... […]
What’s New in Membership? April 1, 2021
Free Admission and Added Benefits If your membership lapsed while The Gables was closed, now is the time to renew. All members receive many benefits including free admission, discounts on programs, access to exclusive member-programming, and the quarterly print newsletter. During the month of April, members will receive an extra discount in the Musuem Store.... […]
FAQs about your 2021 Visit March 31, 2021
We’ve compiled a list of commonly asked questions about visiting The House of the Seven Gables in 2021. Our staff has worked hard to create safe and enjoyable experiences for all visitors. Do I need to buy my tickets in advance? Yes. State guidelines recommend that all museums have online options for tickets... […]