Why You Should Go...

Visit The House of the Seven Gables, a historic landmark on Salem’s waterfront. Embark on an unforgettable guided tour of the over 350-year-old home, also known as the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion.

Discover and climb the famed Secret Staircase. Relax in the seaside gardens and take in the views of Derby Wharf Lighthouse. Be inspired as visitors, authors, and artists have been for centuries.

The House of the Seven Gables was listed on The National Register of Historic Places in 2007. Support the organization’s unique dual mission of education and the preservation of six unique historic buildings by visiting the property.

Experience the literary legacy of American author Nathaniel Hawthorne, whose visits to the home inspired the classic novel, The House of the Seven Gables.

Salem is bustling in October for Haunted Happenings. For a quieter experience on-site, consider planning a visit from November to March. Open February through December, hours vary by season. Please visit our site for the most up-to-date schedule.

Why You Should Go...

Visit The House of the Seven Gables, a historic landmark on Salem’s waterfront. Embark on an unforgettable guided tour of the over 350-year-old home, also known as the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion.

Discover and climb the famed Secret Staircase. Relax in the seaside gardens and take in the views of Derby Wharf Lighthouse. Be inspired as visitors, authors, and artists have been for centuries.

The House of the Seven Gables was listed on The National Register of Historic Places in 2007. Support the organization’s unique dual mission of education and the preservation of six unique historic buildings by visiting the property.

Experience the literary legacy of American author Nathaniel Hawthorne, whose visits to the home inspired the classic novel, The House of the Seven Gables.

Salem is bustling in October for Haunted Happenings. For a quieter experience on-site, consider planning a visit from November to March. Open February through December, hours vary by season. Please visit our site for the most up-to-date schedule.

What You Should Know...

Open: Year-Round

Hours: Closed Today. Opens Sun

10:00am - 5:00pm, Daily

Cost: Less than $25

Discounts: Children, Seniors, Students

Parking: Free On-site

Available: Audio Tour, Guided Tour, Private Tour, Gift Shop

Tours take place on multiple levels in 17th-and 18th-century period homes, with visitors standing, walking, or climbing stairs during these experiences. 

Audio and written translations of the tour are available in Brazilian, Portuguese, Cantonese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish.

There is limited parking on site.

The House of the Seven Gables is one of the oldest known timber framed mansions in North America.

The Staffordshire China pattern, available in the Museum Store, has been sold at The Gables for over a century.

Families can experience Kids' Cove, located in the Counting House, with views of Salem Harbor. Seasonal school vacation programs are available. See the website for full calendar and details