Cape Ann Museum

The Museum's collections, displayed in an intimate and inviting setting, celebrate the rich story of Cape Ann's evolving artistic and cultural history.The fine arts collection spans the full range of art made on and about Cape Ann, and uses the Museum's Library & Archives, historic buildings and artifacts to ground that art in a powerful sense of place.

The Museum’s collections represent the history of Cape Ann, its people, its industries, and especially its art and culture—we invite you to explore! The collection includes the largest grouping of works by native son and renowned marine artist, Fitz Henry Lane (1804–1865) ... read more.

In this online archival exhibition, users can explore topics including Native American life and the first European settlers, African American history and civil rights, the temperance movement, women’s history, the advent of railroad and mass transportation, as well as work, literary, and cultural life during Cape Ann’s early years. Find out more ...

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