Discover the many surprises in The House of the Seven Gables including a climb up the famed secret staircase. Your admission includes a guided tour through the 17th century Mansion, a visit to The Nathaniel Hawthorne House, birthplace of the author, Kid's Cove activity center, spectacular waterfront views of Salem Harbor, three-season gardens and a unique Museum Store. Tours daily 10:00am-5:00pm (7:00pm July-October). Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the first two weeks of January.

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"An unforgettable historical experience. Outside, spectacular seaside gardens await you. Inside of The House of the Seven Gables, also known as the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, you will discover a mysterious secret staircase where you least expect it! Built in 1668, this is the oldest surviving 17th century wooden mansion in New England. The House of the Seven Gables inspired author Nathaniel Hawthorne to write his legendary novel of the same name.