Guided Tours and Programs

SEASONAL PROGRAMS

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The Great House: Revealed
House Tours at Castle Hill, The Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA

A national treasure, this magnificent mansion offers an opulent glimpse of the Crane family’s life in the roaring 20’s. Tours feature beautifully appointed rooms with ornate woodcarvings, luxurious Italian marble, sterling silver fixtures, and stunning bathrooms that exemplify Crane Company craftsmanship.

2012 Season:

Open May 23–October 13, Wednesdays–Thursdays | 10AM – 4PM (last tour at 3PM); Fridays–Saturdays | 10AM–2PM (except July 4th; last tour at 1PM). 1-hour tours, starting every half hour.

Members: FREE. Nonmembers: Adult $12; Child (12 and under) FREE. Minimum age: 8 years old (16 without adult). Combined Great House and Estate tour admission: $18 for nonmembers. Group tours $10 for groups of 15 or more; by appointment; please call 978.356.4351 x4049.

Check for special behind-the-scenes and children's tours under Upcoming Programs below.

Castle Hill Estate Tours: The Designed Landscape
Landscape Tours at The Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA

Take a guided walking tour of this grand, early 20th- century estate by the sea and experience art, architecture and landscape design highlights. Learn how landscape architects Arthur Shurcliff and the Olmsted Brothers transformed a bare, sandy drumlin into a beautiful, country retreat. Explore the farm area, vegetable garden, formal garden areas and other outbuildings while enjoying breathtaking views of Crane Beach and Crane Wildlife Refuge.

2012 Season:

Thursdays & Saturdays, May 24 through October 27 | 11AM. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Bring comfortable footwear and water bottle.

Members: FREE. Nonmembers: Adult $10; Child (12 and under) FREE. Minimum age: 8 years old (16 without adult). Combined Great House and Estate tour admission: $18 for nonmembers.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS