Castle Hill Tour: The Cat's Meow

Step into the Crane family’s world in 1929 on this family-focused tour of Castle Hill. Children help a household servant search for Mrs. Crane’s missing Siamese cat, Ptolemy, who disappeared just before a party. After finding the mischievous cat, there is barely enough time to get dressed for the celebration. The experience is designed for children ages 3–8 and visits the family and guest living areas of the Great House.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Showtimes: 10:30–11:15 a.m. The tour is offered once daily on weekends and lasts approximately 30–45 minutes.

Tickets: Member adults: $8; member children: $8; nonmember adults: $16; nonmember children: $16. Children age 2 and under are admitted free.

Ages: Designed for children ages 3–8. Each child may be accompanied by one adult.

Venue: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938

Admission: Grounds admission is included with the ticket and permits a three-hour visit.

Accessibility: The route includes the Grand Stair, which has 30 steps, and there is no elevator. A headset amplifier is available upon request.

Arrival: Guests are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the tour. Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a same-day rescheduling.

Ticket changes: Rebooking is honored before the tour date. On the day of the tour, staff will try to reschedule late guests but may be unable to do so.

Contact: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate at 978.356.4351.