Cape Ann Museum
Categories
Museums / Historic Sites
Hours:
Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-5:00 p.m
Driving Directions:
The Museum is currently based at the CAM Green at 13 Poplar St in Gloucester, MA, while the Downtown Campus is undergoing renovations. The CAM Green is located directly off of the Grant Circle rotary
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.
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Events
Walking Tour: Waterfront Reflections
- Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours in downtown Gloucester.
- Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
- This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green!
- Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Music in the Gallery
- Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
- Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
- This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green!
- Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
- This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green!
- Friday Apr 25, 2025
Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
- This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green!
- Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Music in the Gallery
- Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
- Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center
- Join us for a deep dive into the life and work of artist, Margaret Fitzhugh Browne, Emily “Bonnie” Browne, The Artist’s Sister.
- Thursday May 1, 2025
Walking Tour: Bones of Homes
- This walking tour provides participants with an architectural overview of Gloucester building styles from the mid-18th to the mid-20th century.
- Friday May 2, 2025
Flourishing Blooms with C.B. Fisk, Homage to Cape Ann Blossoms
- All are welcome to enjoy a scaled back version of the beloved Cape Ann Blossoms – this year offered free and open to the public for one day only due to the reno
- Saturday May 3, 2025
Walking Tour: Hopper’s Houses Downtown
- Explore the area surrounding the Museum on this walk past select Gloucester houses made famous by American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967).
- Saturday May 3, 2025
White-Ellery House Tour
- The White-Ellery House, built in 1710 for the Reverend John White, Gloucester’s first settled minister in First Parish, was situated in Gloucester’s Town Green.
- Saturday May 3, 2025
Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown A Walk Back in Time
- This tour will take you down the main roads of Dogtown, to meet some of the people, see where they lived and hear their stories.
- Sunday May 4, 2025
Music in the Gallery
- Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
- Wednesday May 7, 2025
Walking Tour: Harbor Views The Paintings of Fitz Henry Lane Walking Tour
- Delve into the 19th century on this tour through the neighborhoods and waterfront areas that inspired the artwork of native son Fitz Henry Lane (1804-1865).
- Friday May 9, 2025
Walking Tour: Ed & Jo Hoppers’ Houses Views from Portuguese Hill
- Explore the specific sites in the area of Gloucester known as Portuguese Hill depicted by renowned American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967).
- Saturday May 10, 2025
Concours Tour d’Elegance Classic Cars
- Join us on May 10th at CAM Green as the Misselwood Concours d’Elegance Spring Tour brings classic cars to the campus!
- Saturday May 10, 2025
Music in the Gallery
- Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
- Wednesday May 14, 2025
Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center
- Come for a presentation about American Impressionist, Edward Potthast (1857-1927), and his painting, Portrait of a Fisherman.
- Thursday May 15, 2025
Walking Tour: Waterfront Reflections Gloucester’s Harbor Village Walking Tour
- Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours in downtown Gloucester for the Walking Tour: Waterfront Reflections Gloucester’s Harbor Village Walking Tour
- Friday May 16, 2025
Feathered Friends & Facing Back, Facing Forward: Cape Ann Student Exhibition Opening Day
- For an opening reception in partnership with The Gloucester Student Arts Festival.
- Saturday May 17, 2025
Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown A Walk Back in Time
- This tour of Dogtown will take you down the main roads of this early settlement, to meet some of the people, see where they lived and hear their stories
- Sunday May 18, 2025
Music in the Gallery
- Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
- Wednesday May 21, 2025
Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center
- Come for a presentation about American Impressionist, Edward Potthast (1857-1927), and his painting, Portrait of a Fisherman.
- Thursday May 22, 2025
Gallery Talk - C.B. Fisk Organs: Voicing an Organ, with Nami Hamada & Steve Malionek
- Led by organ builders Nami Hamada and Steve Malionek, learn about the art and science behind voicing an organ once it is installed at its final location.
- Thursday May 22, 2025
Walking Tour: Hopper’s Houses Downtown
- Explore the area surrounding the Museum on this walk past select Gloucester houses made famous by American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967).
- Friday May 23, 2025
Music in the Gallery
- Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
- Wednesday May 28, 2025
Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center
- Middle Street in Gloucester is the site of many early colonial homes with connections to the American Revolution. Come learn about these historical buildings an
- Thursday May 29, 2025
Walking Tour: Waterfront Reflections Gloucester's Harbor Village
- Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours in downtown Gloucester for the Walking Tour: Waterfront Reflections Gloucester's Harbor Village.
- Friday May 30, 2025
Walking Tour: Hopper’s Houses Downtown
- Explore the area surrounding the Museum on this walk past select Gloucester houses made famous by American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967).
- Saturday May 31, 2025
Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown A Walk Back In Time
- This tour will take you down the main roads of Dogtown, to meet some of the people, see where they lived and hear their stories.
- Sunday Jun 1, 2025
White-Ellery House Tour
- The White-Ellery House, built in 1710 for the Reverend John White, Gloucester’s first settled minister in First Parish, was situated in Gloucester’s Town Green,
- Sunday Jun 1, 2025
Music in the Gallery
- Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
- Wednesday Jun 4, 2025
Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center
- Middle Street in Gloucester is the site of many early colonial homes with connections to the American Revolution. Come learn about these historical buildings an
- Thursday Jun 5, 2025
Walking Tour: Bones of Homes
- This walking tour provides participants with an architectural overview of Gloucester building styles from the mid-18th to the mid-20th century.
- Friday Jun 6, 2025
Gallery Talk – C.B. Fisk: Tradition and Innovation with Greg Bover
- At this Gallery Talk, Greg Bover will discuss the collaborative process along with the history of C. B. Fisk.
- Saturday Jun 7, 2025
Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown A Walk Back In Time
- This tour will take you down the main roads of Dogtown, to meet some of the people, see where they lived and hear their stories.
- Sunday Jun 8, 2025
Music in the Gallery
- Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
- Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center
- The Redcoat in CAM’s collection is the only surviving example of a British enlisted man’s uniform of this era and was captured during the War of 1812.
- Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Walking Tour: Patriots and Privateers of Revolutionary Middle Street
- Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours as you walk Middle Street in downtown Gloucester.
- Friday Jun 13, 2025
Walking Tour: Patriots and Privateers of Revolutionary Middle Street
- Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours as you walk Middle Street in downtown Gloucester.
- Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Music in the Gallery
- Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
- Wednesday Jun 18, 2025