The House of the Seven Gables
115 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
The House of the Seven Gables is a 1668 Salem Harbor mansion built by merchant John Turner, made famous as the setting of Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel. Caroline Emmerton restored it as a museum and immigrant settlement house in 1910. The 2-acre seaside campus is a National Historic Landmark District (2007), with mansion tours, grounds passes, and 3,000+ artworks and artifacts.
Upcoming events
- Tours
Sun, Oct 4 – Oct 4
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Community
Tue, Oct 6 · 2 PM
Spanish Class with Mercy Padrino
This class is for adult students with a CEFR Level A1 or A2. Space is limited.
- Tours
Wed, Oct 7 – Oct 7
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Tours
Thu, Oct 8 – Oct 8
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Tours
Fri, Oct 9 – Oct 9
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Tours
Sat, Oct 10 – Oct 10
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Tours
Sun, Oct 11 – Oct 11
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Tours
Wed, Oct 14 – Oct 14
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Theater
Thu, Oct 15 – Oct 15
Haunted Fables at The Gables
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. Stories include The House of the Seven Gables, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, Young Goodman Brown, The Raven, and more. Experience the greatest Gothic horror stories ever written, brought to life by one of the authors himself! Appropriate for families with brave children 10 and up. Please note, this event takes place in our Visitor Center auditorium and does not include access to the Mansion. Tickets are $50 general admission, $40 for Gables members, and $10 for children under 5. Tickets are non-refundable.
- Tours
Thu, Oct 15 – Oct 15
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Theater
Fri, Oct 16 – Oct 16
Haunted Fables at The Gables
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. Stories include The House of the Seven Gables, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, Young Goodman Brown, The Raven, and more. Experience the greatest Gothic horror stories ever written, brought to life by one of the authors himself! Appropriate for families with brave children 10 and up. Please note, this event takes place in our Visitor Center auditorium and does not include access to the Mansion. Tickets are $50 general admission, $40 for Gables members, and $10 for children under 5. Tickets are non-refundable.
- Tours
Fri, Oct 16 – Oct 16
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Museum
Sat, Oct 17 – Oct 17
Hawthorne's Halloween Bash
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. This is more than just a party; it's an immersive journey into the heart of Salem's literary and haunted legacy. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable night! Nothing is more magical than an October evening on The Gables' seaside campus. Tickets are $180 each for the public and $150 each for Gables members. Special tickets include access to Rappaccini's Parlor, a VIP experience that includes special absinthe cocktails, exclusive opportunities, as well as a swag bag! Tickets for Rappaccini's Parlor are $230 for the public and $200 for Gables members. Mr. Hawthorne awaits…
- Theater
Sun, Oct 18 – Oct 18
Haunted Fables at The Gables
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. Stories include The House of the Seven Gables, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, Young Goodman Brown, The Raven, and more. Experience the greatest Gothic horror stories ever written, brought to life by one of the authors himself! Appropriate for families with brave children 10 and up. Please note, this event takes place in our Visitor Center auditorium and does not include access to the Mansion. Tickets are $50 general admission, $40 for Gables members, and $10 for children under 5. Tickets are non-refundable.
- Tours
Sun, Oct 18 – Oct 18
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Theater
Mon, Oct 19 – Oct 19
Haunted Fables at The Gables
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. Stories include The House of the Seven Gables, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, Young Goodman Brown, The Raven, and more. Experience the greatest Gothic horror stories ever written, brought to life by one of the authors himself! Appropriate for families with brave children 10 and up. Please note, this event takes place in our Visitor Center auditorium and does not include access to the Mansion. Tickets are $50 general admission, $40 for Gables members, and $10 for children under 5. Tickets are non-refundable.
- Museum
Wed, Oct 21 · 10:30 AM
Chronicles and Crafts in the Cove
Looking for a fun outing with your little ones? Join us for Chronicles and Crafts in the Cove, where we'll dive into a great book and get creative with a themed craft. It's a wonderful way for kids (ages 0–6) to explore our Kids' space at the museum! This event is free with registration, or included in all October 21 ticket options.
- Tours
Wed, Oct 21 – Oct 21
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Tours
Thu, Oct 22 – Oct 22
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Tours
Fri, Oct 23 – Oct 23
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Tours
Sat, Oct 24 – Oct 24
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Tours
Sun, Oct 25 – Oct 25
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Film
Tue, Oct 27 – Oct 27
Movie Night with Victoria Price
Join us at The Gables for a screening of a classic film 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. After the screening, Victoria will sign copies of her book Vincent Price: A Daughter's Biography, which will be available for purchase. Tickets are $35 general admission and $30 for Gables members.
- Theater
Wed, Oct 28 · 5 PM
Whispers from the Veil: The Séance That Defied Science
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. This immersive program plunges you into the dark, controversial world of Mina Crandon—known to the world as “Margery“—the most famous and polarizing spiritual medium of the Jazz Age. As scientists, magicians, and skeptics gathered around her table, bells rang, ectoplasm materialized, and the disembodied voice of her deceased brother Walter echoed from the dark. Was it genuine communion with the afterlife, or the most brilliant deception of the century? Join us for an evening of historical intrigue, psychological suspense, and thrilling mystery. Decide for yourself where the illusion ends and the supernatural begins.
- Theater
Wed, Oct 28 · 6:30 PM
Whispers from the Veil: The Séance That Defied Science
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. This immersive program plunges you into the dark, controversial world of Mina Crandon—known to the world as “Margery“—the most famous and polarizing spiritual medium of the Jazz Age. As scientists, magicians, and skeptics gathered around her table, bells rang, ectoplasm materialized, and the disembodied voice of her deceased brother Walter echoed from the dark. Was it genuine communion with the afterlife, or the most brilliant deception of the century? Join us for an evening of historical intrigue, psychological suspense, and thrilling mystery. Decide for yourself where the illusion ends and the supernatural begins.
- Tours
Wed, Oct 28 – Oct 28
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Tours
Thu, Oct 29 – Oct 29
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Tours
Fri, Oct 30 – Oct 30
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.
- Tours
Sun, Nov 1 · 7 PM
The Shadows of the Seven Gables
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion.