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MCAC - Museums of Cape Ann Collaborative
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Sharing Cape Ann's Heritage Together |
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MCAC works together to help foster interest in the wonderful heritage of Cape Ann. This collaborative consists of museums in all 4 Cape Ann towns. All these sites are on or very close to the Essex County Scenic Byway. Scroll down to learn more from each of these wonderful sites.
- Essex - Cogswell Grant, Essex Shipbuilding Museum
- Manchester - Manchester Historical Museum
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Gloucester - Annisquam Historical Society, Beauport - the Sleeper-McCann House, Cape Ann Museum, Hammond Castle, Magnolia Historical Society, Maritime Gloucester, Sargent House Museum, Schooner Adventure
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Rockport - Rockport Art Association & Museum , Sandy Bay Historical Society & Museum
Additional participating heritage partner -
Rowley Historical Society
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A must-see for lovers of American folk art, Cogswell’s Grant was the summer home of renowned collectors Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little. The colonial-era farmhouse is a rich backdrop for their celebrated collection, assembled over nearly sixty years. Though known for their research, the Littles decorated with an eye for visual delight rather than historical accuracy. Their home is rich in atmosphere and full of strong, even quirky character.
DAYS & HOURS
Saturdays and Sundays
June 5 – October 17
Grounds open
Daily from dawn to dusk
Tours on the hour
11 AM – 3 PM
Advance tickets required.
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Cogswell's Grant
A property of Historic New England
60 Spring Street, Essex, Mass. 01929
Phone: 978-768-3632
Email: cogswellsgrant@historicnewengland.org
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THE ESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY & SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM
Provides a center for education, preservation, and study of traditional wooden shipbuilding and the community that supported it for more than 350 years.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but the Museum is TEMPORARILY CLOSED due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. We will return to our regular hours of operation as soon as it is safe to do so.
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Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum
66 Main Street, Essex, MA 01929
Phone: 978-768-7541
Email: office@essexshipbuilding.org
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Free exhibits in Museum's Hall open to the public Tuesdays - Fridays (10-3)
Trask House Tours resuming in June
Download MHM’s Free Mobile Tour of Manchester
The Manchester Historical Museum is now offering a free mobile tour of Manchester-by-the Sea to use on your mobile device or computer. Learn about the history of our town from its colonial farms and fishing times to the furniture making era and on to the Gilded Age. Visit 16 sites that include historic buildings and lovely outdoor spaces within the town’s center and the outskirts.
This app can be downloaded to your mobile device from Apple or Google app stores. Just type in Manchester-by-the-Sea Tour and install. This feature uses Google maps GPS to help you locate your position and all the site locations. You can also use the link mhmtours.oncell.com to use the tour on your computer.
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Manchester Historical Museum
10 Union St., Manchester - by - the - Sea, MA 01944
Phone: 978-526-7230
Email: info@manchesterhistoricalmuseum.org
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The Annisquam Historical Society (AHS) collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts and data reflecting the history and traditions of the village of Annisquam and its community. The AHS collection is housed in the old Firehouse, Deluge 8, located near the village center.
We hope to open the AHS Firehouse in the summer. In the meantime, please look in our Online Resources for numerous articles and presentations about the history of Annisquam, its people, and its traditions.
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Annisquam Historical Society
7 Walnut St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Email: info@annisquamhistoricalsociety.org
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Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House, a National Historic Landmark, was the summer home of one of America’s first professional interior designers, Henry Davis Sleeper. Perched on a rock ledge overlooking Gloucester Harbor, Beauport was Sleeper’s retreat, backdrop for entertaining, and professional showcase, and an inspiration to all who visited.
DAYS & HOURS
Wednesday – Saturday, May 27 – Oct. 16
Tours every half hour
10 AM – 3 PM
Advance tickets required.
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Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House
A Property of Historic New England
75 Eastern Point Blvd, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978–283–0800
Email: beauport@historicnewengland.org
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Cape Ann Museum
Art ∙ History ∙ Culture
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The Cape Ann Museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This summer, the Museum is pleased to present several in-person opportunities for visitors from near and far. Please reserve a timed ticket for all visits and events here .
Second Saturdays
Cape Ann residents are free on the second Saturday of the month in 2021!
Pre-registration and timed tickets are necessary.
Walking Tours
The Museum offers a variety of walking tours led by its team of talented and dedicated docents on most Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm. Find a list of what is available here . Our tours are very popular and regularly sell out, so be sure to check back early and often!
Upcoming Exhibition: Dorothy Kerper Monnelly, Brad Story, and the Great Marsh
June 18-July 30, 2021 at the CAM Green
A special exhibition of works by Essex sculptor Brad Story and Ipswich photographer Dorothy Kerper Monnelly will be held at the Janet & William Ellery James Center at the Cape Ann Museum Green located at 13 Poplar Street in Gloucester, MA. Monnelly’s and Story’s artwork intersect with the theme of the Great Marsh with Monnelly’s images capturing the ever-changing form and texture of the landscape and Story’s sculptures epitomizing the beauty and variety of wildlife that inhabits it. Together the artists remind us not only of what an amazing and abundant resource the Great Marsh is but also of our responsibility to conserve it. Read more about the exhibition here .
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Cape Ann Museum
Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978-283-0455
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May at Hammond Castle Museum is bursting with life! We have begun our 46th season and are now open daily for guided tours. The grounds are exploding with greenery and flowers and the smell of spring is in the air.
Guided tours will allow you entrance to the Museum where the unique home of John Hays Hammond, Jr. has been preserved. Your tour guide will share stories about the life of Hammond, a prolific inventor, traveler, and collector of old-world antiquities. His home, designed in the style of a medieval castle, will make you feel like you have been transported back in time for the day. In addition, we have a full calendar of events coming up for the summer; from kids events to music and movies on the back lawn.
Be sure to check the website regularly for updates. Guided tours are on the half hour, and run from 10 am – 3pm with the Museum closing at 4pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance on the website. For more information call 978-283-2080 or visit hammondcastle.org. Hammond Castle Museum is located at 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester.
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Hammond Castle
80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978-283-2080
Email: info@hammondcastle.org
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MHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to collect, preserve, share & teach the beautiful, almost 400 years of Magnolia History, from its original name of Kettle Cove to its common name of Magnolia. MHS is also the cultural center of Magnolia.
"Preserving Magnolia's past, celebrating the present and embracing her future"
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Magnolia Historical Society
46 Magnolia Ave., Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978-525-3311
Email: admin@magnoliahistoricalmuseum.org
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MARITIME GLOUCESTER is dedicated to Gloucester’s historic working waterfront and our enduring connection to the ocean. We provide a platform to preserve our heritage, understand our shared history, connect with our local environment, and inspire the next generation to maintain these ideals.
Currently, the Museum is closed until May 31st due to the COVID pandemic. At that time, we will be offering pre-registered tours throughout our campus. Please visit our website to learn more about our May 31st reopening and to book a tour. On July 11, we plan to open to the general public with our new Maritime Science Education Center!
As we await our reopening, Maritime Gloucester is offering great outdoor experiences along the Harriet Webster Pier and our Working Waterfront. We encourage you to visit our waterfront and explore this historic site.
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Maritime Gloucester
23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978-281-0470
Email: info@maritimegloucester.org
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Days and Hours
Friday - Sunday
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Saturday - Sunday
Labor Day through Columbus Day
Tours on the hour from 12 to 3 PM
Admission
$ 12 - Individual
$ 10 - Senior
$ 5 - Student
Free - Sargent House Museum Members
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Sargent House Museum
49 Middle St., Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978-283-2432
Email: office@sargenthouse.org
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COMMUNITY SAILS
Reservations are strongly recommended, but you will be able to purchase tickets up to 30 minutes before sail time. To register for a sail, visit our online Calendar, select the sail date and complete your purchase.
For more information contact us at -
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Schooner Adventure
Post Office Box 1306, Gloucester, MA 01931
Phone: 978-281-8079
Email: info@schooner-adventure.org
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Sun, Apr 11, 202111:00 AM Sat, May 8, 20214:00 PM
Showroom and Martha Moore Room, Online: April 11 – May 8
Thu, Apr 15, 202111:00 AM Sun, May 9, 20214:00 PM
Painting, Graphics, Sculpture, and Photography
Online, Pearson, and Wengenroth Galleries
Sun, May 9, 202111:00 AM Sat, May 22, 20214:00 PM
Thu, May 13, 202111:00 AM Sun, Jun 20, 20214:00 PM
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Rockport Art Association & Museum
12 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Phone: 978-546-6604
Email: info@rockportartassn.org
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Sandy Bay Historical Society & Museums |
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Sandy Bay Historical Society & Museums Inc
40 King St., Rockport MA 01966
Phone: 978-546-9533
Email: info@rockporthistory.org
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Rowley Historical Society
233 Main Street, Rowley, MA 01969
Email: rowley.historical@gmail.com
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