Cape Ann Museum

9 reviews

+1 (978) 283-0455

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27 Pleasant St

Gloucester, MA 01930

+1 (978) 283-0455

http://www.capeannmuseum.org

The Cape Ann Museum is currently undergoing renovations, please visit us at the CAM Green. Our second campus, the CAM Green, features a rotating schedule of special exhibitions, related lectures, programs, guided tours and events is offered throughout the year. Visit us today to discover the treasures of Cape Ann at 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester capeannmuseum.org Cape Ann has been a leading center for artists since the 18th century, a maritime powerhouse and the source of granite for many major building projects up and down the East Coast. The Cape Ann Museum houses the largest collection of work by native son and renowned marine artist, Fitz Henry Lane, as well as work by other prominent painters and sculptors who lived on, visited, or were inspired by Cape Ann. The work of contemporary Cape Ann artists is also collected and exhibited. The permanent collection includes fine and decorative arts and artifacts from the major industries of the area—the fisheries and granite quarrying.

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5.09 reviews

James W.

9/6/2024

Except for patking, the museum had a nice collection of art and maritime collections. We did found off street parking near the area and paid the meter for over 2 hours. Friendly staff and a nice...

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Kai L.

8/27/2024

Located in Gloucester's downtown area, the museum is a hidden treasure. It looks small on the outside, but it boasts 3 sizable floors along with a historical house that is off to the side of the...

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Arthur K.

8/20/2024

We visited the museum and did a thorough tour of the current exhibitions on the top floor as well as the recurring museum exhibits on the lower floors. Admission was reasonable and staff was...

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Ells W.

1/25/2025

Wonderful museum filled with history, artifacts and great works of art from local Fitz Henry Lane to Edward Hooper and Gilbert Stuart. The variety of collections within their multi-level building...

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Tess H.

1/11/2022

What an amazing museum! I've been here twice and it is worth every penny of admission. The paintings are incredible and the museum does a great job incorporating the interesting local history.

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