Gloucester’s museums and attractions offer something for every interest—from maritime history and art to hands-on family fun. Dive deeper into the culture, creativity, and stories that make this coastal city unique.

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Haunted Harborwalk

Downtown

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Step into the shadows of Gloucester’s storied past on Haunted Harborwalk. A 90-minute ghost tour weaving through the city’s historic harbor & downtown. Led by a costumed guide,… Read more »

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Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House

East Gloucester

(978) 283-0800

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A designer’s dream, this national historic landmark is also known as the Sleeper–McCann House, Little Beauport, or Henry Davis Sleeper House.

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Sawyer Free Library

Downtown

978-325-5500

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Need a book while on vacation? Visit the Sawyer Free Library for free Wifi access, free eBooks and eAudiobooks. Attend one of their many programs or events.

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Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation

Downtown

(978) 821-5291

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Enjoy year-round concerts, symposia, and civic events in Gloucester’s oldest standing meetinghouse on historic Middle Street in Gloucester, MA.

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The Cut

Downtown

978-515-0000

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The Cut is a 22,000 sq ft multi-purpose entertainment venue in the heart of historic downtown Gloucester overlooking the scenic Gloucester Harbor. 2 levels include a 500 capacity concert venue and entertainment space, a 180 seat gastro pub, a recording studio, rehearsal rooms and gaming areas.

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Hammond Castle Museum

Magnolia

978-283-2080

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Tour the home and laboratory of one of the nation’s most prolific inventors and collector of antiquities. Open for Tours seasonally April – December. Community events and programs are offered year-round. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Cape Ann Lanes

Downtown

(978) 283-9753

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Gloucester’s only bowling alley with year-round fun for the whole family! Bowl, dine and enjoy house made beer, wine, and pub food at their own Laneside Pub and Brewery!

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Sargent House Museum

Downtown

(978) 281-2432

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Learn about the early history of Gloucester from its beginnings as a farming outpost to its evolution into a premier seaport.

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Maritime Gloucester

Downtown

(978) 281-0470

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Oceans of discovery at Maritime Gloucester, a working waterfront museum with hands-on maritime exhibits, aquarium, and schooner sails.

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Rockport Art Association & Museum

Rockport

978-546-6604

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Located in the heart of Rockport’s cultural district, just steps from the sea, the Rockport Art Association & Museum has served as a hub of visual artistry for over a century.

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Cape Ann Museum

Downtown

(978) 283-0455

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Celebrate the ongoing story of Cape Ann’s historical, industrial, and artistic achievement.
Cape Ann Museum: 27 Pleasant St.
CAM Green: 13 Poplar St.

Cogswell’s Grant

Essex

(978) 768-3632

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A mecca for lovers of American folk art, Cogswell’s Grant overflows with folk art portraits, painted furniture, redware and more.

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Cape Ann Foodie Tours

Downtown

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Manchester Historical Museum

Manchester

10 Union Street

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Featured Business: 7 Seas Whale Watch

Discover Gloucester Spotlight

From mid-April to mid-October, 7 Seas Whale Watch offers daily trips to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary aboard the Privateer IV, Gloucester’s high-speed whale watch vessel. This family-operated business has the most experienced captains, crew, and naturalists providing the best experience for passengers.

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