Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester

Name: Cape Ann Museum
Address: 27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, 01930, United States
Telephone: +1 978-283-0455

#9 among attractions in Gloucester

Museum, History museum, Art museum, Maritime museum

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Facts and practical information

Cape Ann Museum is an art and historical museum located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Its collection and programming focuses on the artists and art colonies of Cape Ann, including the Rocky Neck Art Colony and the Folly Cove Designers. The museum's collection also features objects from Gloucester's fishing and maritime history, and granite quarrying history. ()

Coordinates: 42°36'50"N, 70°39'42"W

Address

27 Pleasant StGloucester (Central Gloucester)Gloucester 01930 United States

Contact

+1 978-283-0455

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Day trips

Cape Ann Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cape Ann Whale Watch, Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, Stage Fort Park, Ten Pound Island Light.

0.5 miE
42°36'58"N • 70°39'11"W
Cape Ann Whale Watch, Gloucester
12 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
0.6 miSW
Monuments and statues
Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, Gloucester
15 min walk • Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial is a historic memorial cenotaph sculpture on South Stacy Boulevard, near entrance of Stacy Esplanade in Gloucester, Massachusetts, built in 1925.
1 miSW
Beach, Park, Playground
Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
26 min walk • Stage Fort Park is a park at Stage Head in Gloucester, Massachusetts, part of the Essex National Heritage Area. It contains two beaches, a large playground, picnic benches, two baseball fields, a basketball court, a dog park and plenty of room for any weekend activities.
0.9 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Ten Pound Island Light, Gloucester
22 min walk • The Ten Pound Island Light is a historic lighthouse in Gloucester Harbor in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It is located on Ten Pound Island, near the eastern end of the harbor.
~880 ftSE
42°36'44"N • 70°39'35"W
Capt. Bill & Sons Whale Watch, Gloucester
5 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Boat or ferry
~300 ftW
City hall
Gloucester City Hall, Gloucester
2 min walk • Gloucester City Hall is located at 9 Dale Avenue in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It was built in 1870 and dedicated the following year, and has served as the main location for the city's offices since then.
~1680 ftNE
Church
Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, Gloucester
9 min walk • Our Lady of Good Voyage Church is a historic Roman Catholic church at 136-144 Prospect Street and 2-4 Taylor Street in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
0.4 miE
Ship
Adventure, Gloucester
11 min walk • Adventure is a gaff rigged knockabout schooner. She was built in Essex, Massachusetts, USA, and launched in 1926 to work the Grand Banks fishing grounds out of Gloucester. She is one of only two surviving knockabout fishing schooners – ships designed without bowsprits for the safety of her crew.
~370 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Sargent House Museum, Gloucester
2 min walk • The Sargent House Museum is a historic house museum located at 49 Middle Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts. The museum is open on weekends from Memorial day to Columbus day, and offers guided tours of the historic home, a small gift shop, and rotating exhibits in its exhibit space.
0.6 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
North Shore Art Association, Gloucester
17 min walk • The North Shore Art Association of East Gloucester, Massachusetts is one of the oldest art associations in the United States. Founded in 1922, it was the gathering place of some of the great American artists of the 20th century.
0.6 miNW
Cemetery
Oak Grove Cemetery, Gloucester
15 min walk • The Oak Grove Cemetery is a historic cemetery, founded in 1854, which is bounded by Derby, Washington, and Grove Sts. and Maplewood Avenue in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cape Ann Museum open?

Cape Ann Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cape Ann Museum?

Nearby attractions include Gloucester City Hall, Gloucester (2 min walk), Sargent House Museum, Gloucester (2 min walk), Local Colors Artists' Cooperative, Gloucester (4 min walk), Capt. Bill & Sons Whale Watch, Gloucester (5 min walk).

How to get to Cape Ann Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cape Ann Museum:

Train

Gloucester (9 min walk)