Rent the King Hooper Mansion

The King Hooper Mansion, home of the Marblehead Arts Association, was built by Greenfield Hooper, a candle maker, in 1728. His son, Robert Hooper, a wealthy shipping merchant, added the front section of the house in 1745. He was given the affectionate title of “King” by local seamen because of his reputation for geniality and fairness.

The rooms of the Mansion include a graceful parlor, a dining room, a small rear gallery, and a third floor ballroom, which houses a Steinway piano. The original wine cellar of the Hooper’s is located in the basement and opens onto the King Hooper Garden, meticulously maintained by the Cottage Gardeners of Marblehead. The Mansion is furnished in traditional Colonial style and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We are within walking distance of four churches and two public parks overlooking picturesque Marblehead Harbor, and we have the most elegant grand staircase for entrances and exits.

The King Hooper Mansion is the home of the Marblehead Arts Association (MAA), which includes some 650 plus artist and non-artist members. Every month there are new art exhibits in the three galleries within the Mansion, which includes the Ballroom on the third floor, Parlor and Hendrick galleries on the first floor.

Please feel free to stop by for a tour of our facilities. We are open on Tuesday–Saturday, noon–4:00 pm; Sunday 1:00–5:00 pm.

For more information please contact our event manager at the King Hooper Mansion at 781-631-2608 or email info@marbleheadarts.org.