House of the Seven Gables, Salem

Name: House of the Seven Gables
Address: 115 Derby St, Salem, 01970, United States
Telephone: +1 978-744-0991

#4 among attractions in Salem

Museum, History museum, Top attraction, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The House of the Seven Gables is a 1668 colonial mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, named for its gables. It was made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel The House of the Seven Gables. The house is now a non-profit museum, with an admission fee charged for tours, as well as an active settlement house with programs for children. It was built for Captain John Turner by Samuel Wardwell and stayed with the family for three generations. ()

Built: 1668 (356 years ago)Coordinates: 42°31'18"N, 70°53'2"W

Address

115 Derby StSalem (Salem Neck)Salem 01970 United States

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+1 978-744-0991

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Day trips

House of the Seven Gables – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peabody Essex Museum, Salem Willows, Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Essex Institute.

0.4 miW
Modern venue for American/Asian artwork
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem
11 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Salem, Massachusetts, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) stands as a beacon of art and culture. Renowned for its rich and diverse collections, this museum is one of the oldest continuously operating museums in the United States, having been...
1.3 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park
Salem Willows, Salem
33 min walk • Salem Willows is an oceanfront park in Salem, Massachusetts. It is named for the European white willow trees planted there in 1801 to form a shaded walk for patients convalescing at a nearby smallpox hospital.
~890 ftSW
Museum, Maritime museum, Historical place
Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Salem
5 min walk • The Salem Maritime National Historic Site is a National Historic Site consisting of 12 historic structures, one replica tall-ship, and about 9 acres of land along the waterfront of Salem Harbor in Salem, Massachusetts.
0.4 miW
Museum
Essex Institute, Salem
10 min walk • The Essex Institute in Salem, Massachusetts, was "a literary, historical and scientific society." It maintained a museum, library, historic houses; arranged educational programs; and issued numerous scholarly publications. In 1992 the institute merged with the Peabody Museum of Salem to form the Peabody Essex Museum.
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum
Witch History Museum, Salem
14 min walk • The Witch History Museum is located in Salem, Massachusetts and features dioramas and first person narrations, including little-known information about nineteen accused "witches" that were put to death in 1692. The museum covers the hysteria surrounding the events.
~1900 ftS
Lighthouse
Derby Wharf Light, Salem
10 min walk • Derby Wharf Light Station is a historic lighthouse on Derby Wharf in Salem, Massachusetts that is within the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. It was built in 1871 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. The United States Coast Guard Light List description is "White square tower. Maintained by the U.S.
~1960 ftW
Museum, History museum
Gardner–Pingree House, Salem
10 min walk • The Gardner–Pingree House is a historic house museum at 128 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. It is judged to be a masterpiece of Federal architecture by the noted Salem builder Samuel McIntire, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972 for its architectural significance.
~150 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace, Salem
1 min walk • The Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace is the home where American author Nathaniel Hawthorne was born. It is located at 27 Hardy Street but accessible through 54 Turner Street, Salem, Massachusetts. The house is now a nonprofit museum along with the House of the Seven Gables immediately adjacent; an admission fee is charged.
~950 ftSW
Ship
Friendship of Salem, Salem
5 min walk • The Friendship of Salem is a 171-foot replica of the Friendship, a 1797 East Indiaman. It was built in 2000 in the Scarano Brothers Shipyard in Albany, New York. The ship usually operates as a stationary museum ship during most of the year.
0.5 miW
42°31'21"N • 70°53'36"W
Museum Place Mall, Salem
13 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
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Museum, Maritime museum, Natural history museum
Peabody Museum of Salem, Salem
13 min walk • The Peabody Museum of Salem, formerly the Peabody Academy of Science, was a museum and antiquarian society based in Salem, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is House of the Seven Gables open?

House of the Seven Gables is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to House of the Seven Gables?

Nearby attractions include Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace, Salem (1 min walk), Brewer Hawthorne Cove Marina, Salem (2 min walk), Derby Waterfront District, Salem (2 min walk), Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Salem (5 min walk).

How to get to House of the Seven Gables by public transport?

The nearest stations to House of the Seven Gables:

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Salem (17 min walk)