Saturday, December 12, 2026
Tours offered at 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Downtown Campus
27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA
Free and Open to the Public
No Registration Required
A street with a remarkable history!
Join a Cape Ann Museum docent for a fascinating stroll along historic Middle Street in downtown Gloucester. Discover the people, places, and events that shaped this iconic neighborhood.
Tours begin in the Cape Ann Museum lobby, last approximately 45 minutes, and are offered twice during the day at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
The Museum is free and open to the public all day, making it the perfect destination for holiday fun. Create festive ornaments, explore inspiring exhibitions, tour historic Middle Street, and celebrate the season with family and friends. Be sure to visit the Museum Store, stocked with a distinctive selection of holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Cape Ann Museum members receive 10% to 20% off purchases, so it’s a great time to join or renew your membership.
The Cape Ann Museum is proud to partner with the Middle Street Walk, inviting visitors to enjoy a full day of festive activities, history, shopping, and holiday cheer in the heart of downtown Gloucester.
Photo Credit: CAM staff photo.
27 Pleasant Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-0455
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.
13 Poplar Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
Closed for the season except for special programming or appointments.
![Marsden Hartley (1877-1943). Summer Outward Bound, Gloucester, 1931, oil on board. Collection of Cape Ann Museum. Gift of the estate of Robert L. French, 2009 [Accession # 2009.51.9].](https://www.capeannmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Marsden-Hartley-Dogtown-600x400-1.jpg)
