Every Second Saturday the Cape Ann Museum is free for residents of the four communities that make up Cape Ann: Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, and Essex.
As a place-based Museum, CAM exists to share the lived experiences of all those who have been part of this region’s history and are part of its story today. Explore the galleries to learn see the story of the place where you live or choose one of the following ways to engage with the collection:
10:00 am: Find your house in the CAM Photo Archive! Visit the CAM Library & Archives to see if you can find a historic photograph of your house, your neighborhood, or a friend or family member.
11:00 am: Take a free Highlights Tour with a CAM Docent to learn highlights from the regional story.
4:00 – 6:00 pm: Enjoy music from local students in the Cape Ann Youth Musical Showcase with Alexandra Grace Music Studio