Cape Ann Historical Museum

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Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Museum is closed on Mondays, major holidays and for the month of February.

The Cape Ann Historical Museum exhibits the nation's largest collection of paintings and drawings by Fitz Hugh Lane (1804-1865). A native of Gloucester, Lane is now recognized as one of America's most important 19th century artists. The Museum celebrates the area's proud fishing and maritime heritage with permanent exhibition of artifacts and photographs from the continent's most productive 19th century fishing port.