Maritime Gloucester welcomes you to Gloucester’s historic working waterfront! There is no better way to experience the sights and sounds of America’s Oldest Seaport than to visit their maritime campus. The historic property is home to the oldest working marine railway in the country and its own small fleet of traditional sailing schooners.
Start your visit to Maritime Gloucester by visiting the Gorton’s Seafood Gallery to learn about this historic site, the famous Gloucester fishing schooner and the City’s enduring maritime legacy.
The year round Maritime Science Education Center has 5 exploration zones and a touch tank for visitors of all ages to explore. The seasonal Seapocket Aquarium is a favorite space of even the youngest of visitors. This outdoor space has several tanks displaying local marine habitats and a touch tank to get up close and personal with local marine species.
The Harriet Webster Pier gives unrivaled access to Gloucester’s busy harbor. The perfect spot to watch the fishing boats or even a light picnic on the pier. Of course, no visit to Maritime Gloucester is complete without taking a public sail with Captain Harold Burnham aboard the Schooner Ardelle or the Schooner Isabella.
If you didn’t pack your sea legs, you can experience these magnificent vessels with a visit to Schooner Adventure. This 1926 National Historic Landmark is berthed at the end of the pier.
Maritime Gloucester’s mission focuses on marine science, maritime heritage and environmental stewardship. Learn more by taking a guided tour, attending one of their hands-on classes or participating in one of their educational programs.
See what’s going on at the campus before your visit through two webcam options: Railway view or Pier and Harbor view.
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