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

Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Friday Jan 17, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Saturday Jan 18, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Friday Jan 24, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Saturday Jan 25, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Sunday Jan 26, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Friday Jan 31, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Saturday Feb 1, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Sunday Feb 2, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Wednesday Feb 5, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Thursday Feb 6, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Friday Feb 7, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Saturday Feb 8, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Sunday Feb 9, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Friday Feb 14, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
  • This exhibit will combine the work of premier American sculptor Walker Hancock and skilled photographer Michael Lafferty
  • Thursday Feb 20, 2025

Rep/Contact Info

Oliver Barker
Director
Beth Brau
Lisa Dale Jones
Executive Assistant & Communications Liaison
Cathy Kelley
Education Manager
Monroe Whyburn
Visitor Services Representative