March 1 through July 20, 2008:


The Paintings of Emma Fordyce MacRae (1887-1974)



Emma Fordyce MacRae, oil on canvas, n.d. 

 

Also on exhibit:

The Photography of Eleanor Parke Custis (1897-1983)

Exhibits in the Library:

Treasures in the Basement...  Logbooks, photographs, maps, letters, scrapbooks, military records, and more... A sampling of the treasures from the Museum's library and archives.

Library hours: Wednesday-Saturday,10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Spring PROGRAMS


Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m.
       Walking Tour: Ravenswood Park
 Offered in conjunction with Emma Fordyce MacRae exhibition   
Please call the Museum at (978) 283-0455 for a reservation.
 

Second Saturday

Try out our new offering for children and families!

Drop-in to the Education Room on the Second Saturday of every month from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. for theme-based activities inspired by our current and permanent exhibitions.  Children under 12 are free.  For others, the program is free with the cost of admission to the Museum.

Saturday, May 10 

Create a self portrait like the one found in the current exhibition of paintings by Emma Fordyce MacRae. 

Saturday, May 3 at 11:00 a.m.
Family Program:  Saturday Showcase
Bartholomew, Cappers & Waynen Folk Trio
Music of New England from the Pilgrims to the Civil War

The folk trio Bartholomew, Cappers & Waynen will bring an array of historic New England music to the Museum's Folly Cove Auditorium. 
This program is made possible through the support of The Goldhirsh Foundation.
           For all ages, this program is free and open to the public.


Saturday, May 10 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Gloucester Public Schools
Festival of the Arts
Activities throughout the Museum.


Tuesday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m.
        Cape Ann Museum Annual Meeting
All are invited to attend.


Saturday, May 31 at 11:00 a.m.
Curator's Choice Tour

Join the Museum's curator for an informal tour and talk.  Topic to be announced.
Free with the price of admission to the Museum.


   Saturday, May 31 at 11:00 a.m.
 Conversations with Contemporary Artists Series:
Ann Rearick, photographer, 3:00 p.m.

Be sure to check the Education page for more Children's Programs and Events