De Hirsh Margules, Mother Ann Lighthouse, Eastern Point, Gloucester, 1946. Gouache on paper. Gift of Jean M. Horblit, 2002. [Acc. #2002.004.002]
MSONewSports: Cape Ann Museum Hosts Free Family Programs at CAM Green
By MSONewSports staff, February 13, 2025.
GLOUCESTER (February 2025) – Cape Ann Museum is hosting free activities at CAM Green (13 Poplar St., Gloucester) on select Saturdays in March. Families are invited to join a CAM Educator for programming at the Carlson Education Center, grab a Cassie Sea Serpent Scavenger Hunt brochure, and explore the gallery.
While the main Cape Ann Museum campus on Pleasant Street in Downtown Gloucester is closed for renovations until Spring 2026, CAM Green has expanded its hours and programming. It is open Sundays through Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with parking reservations recommended.
Upcoming programs in March include:
Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Use sculpting materials to make a 3D portrait. Inspired by the exhibition on view, Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty.
St. Patrick’s Day Four Leaf Clover Watercolor
Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn about Irish history on Cape Ann. Make a watercolor painting for Saint Patrick’s Day using salt and other fun techniques.
Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Create your own animal or fantastic creature with recycled materials. Inspired by the exhibition on view, Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty.
CAM Green offers free general admission, with time-ticketed vehicle reservations encouraged. Family programs are recommended for ages 3 and up. Adult supervision is required.
On view until through March 30, Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty features photographs inside the Gloucester studio of renowned sculptor Walker Hancock (1901-1998) and select sculptures by Hancock. The exhibit is free and open to the public at CAM Green.
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