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Cape Ann Museum

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Museums / Historic Sites

About Us

The Cape Ann Museum tells multiple stories, all relating to a single remarkable place. From its earliest days as a fishing and shipping port to its mid-19th century role in the granite industry, to its singular charms of light and sea that have attracted countless artists from the 19th century to the present, Cape Ann boasts a rich and varied culture of nationally significant historical, industrial, and artistic achievement. The Museum's fine art collection includes the largest grouping of works 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.

Founded in 1873 as the Cape Ann Scientific and Literary Association, today the Museum is a vibrant cultural center that includes galleries, an auditorium, library/archives, a children's activity center, two sculpture gardens and two historic homes.

In addition to its permanent collections, the Museum offers a rotating schedule of special exhibitions throughout the year as well as related programs and events.

Visit us today to discover the treasures of Cape Ann.

Images

Fresnel lens
Exterior view
Museum lobby

Events

CAM Studio Workshop: Friday Figure Drawing with Live Model
  • Join the Cape Ann Museum for three hours of self-guided, open format sessions with a nude model in the Janet & William Ellery James Center.
  • Friday Dec 1, 2023
Captain Elias Davis House Tour
  • This tour will share the history of the house, its occupants, and its unique interior features and historic objects.
  • Friday Dec 1, 2023
First Fridays: Art After Hours
  • Enjoy free admission to the Cape Ann Museum every First Friday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
  • Friday Dec 1, 2023
CAM Studio Workshop: Book Binding Workshop with Trudi Olivetti
  • Make a holiday gift for yourself or a loved one with book artist Trudi Olivetti in this all-day workshop.
  • Saturday Dec 2, 2023
CAMTalk: Exhibition Series -- Above the Fold: The Photographers of “The Gloucester Daily Times,” 1973-2005 Panel Discussion
  • Above the Fold: The Photographers of the “Gloucester Daily Times,”?1973-2005, features a selection?of works by photographers shooting for the Times?
  • Saturday Dec 2, 2023
CAM Studio Workshop Friday Figure Drawing with Live Model
  • Join the Cape Ann Museum for three hours of self-guided, open format sessions with a nude model in the Janet & William Ellery James Center.
  • Friday Dec 8, 2023
Captain Elias Davis House Tour
  • This tour will share the history of the house, its occupants, and its unique interior features and historic objects.
  • Friday Dec 8, 2023
Middle Street Walk
Middle Street Walk
  • On Saturday, December 9, the Cape Ann Museum is proud to be a partner of the Middle Street Walk. Join us at the Museum for a series of free winter events
  • Saturday Dec 9, 2023
CAMTalk: History Series -- Equity in the Archives: How History is Told
  • this panel discussion explores how archives, timelines, and historical language have been newly examined and intentionally expanded during the Gloucester 400+
  • Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
CAM Studio Workshop: Friday Figure Drawing with Live Model
  • Join the Cape Ann Museum for three hours of self-guided, open format sessions with a nude model in the Janet & William Ellery James Center.
  • Friday Dec 15, 2023
Captain Elias Davis House Tour
  • This tour will share the history of the house, its occupants, and its unique interior features and historic objects.
  • Friday Dec 15, 2023
Block Print Workshop: Holiday Cards
  • Make your own block printed holiday cards inspired by the Folly Cove Designers with CAM Educators in this four-hour workshop.
  • Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Winter Wonderland
Captain Elias Davis House Tour
  • This tour will share the history of the house, its occupants, and its unique interior features and historic objects.
  • Friday Dec 22, 2023
Captain Elias Davis House Tour
  • This tour will share the history of the house, its occupants, and its unique interior features and historic objects.
  • Friday Dec 22, 2023

Rep/Contact Info

Oliver Barker
Director
Beth Brau
Lisa Dale Jones
Executive Assistant & Communications Liaison
Noelle Jones
Visitor Services

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