A true perspective of life in America’s oldest seaport.
Sails leave daily from Maritime Gloucester. Purchase tickets on-line.
Touch hermit crabs, skates, sea stars and lobsters and learn about Cape Ann's coastal habitats.
Discover Gloucester's fishing heritage in the "Fitting Out" exhibit.
Enter our Dory Shop where craftsman Geno Mondello keeps heritage boatbuilding alive.
Come visit the oldest continuously working marine railway...
welcome
Welcome to Maritime Gloucester. Our goal is to connect generations to the working waterfront of America’s oldest seaport.
We officially open on Saturday May 25th. Come see our exhibits, visit the touch tank aquariums, take a sail on the Schooner Ardelle or go lobstering on the Western Edge. We also offer an exciting array of summer classes and programs. Come down and visit!
Sailbot, marine robot, sailing
Andrew Bennett, an Olin College faculty member and organizer of this year's event, spoke at Maritime Gloucester on May 16th about the International Robotic Sailing Regatta (SailBot2013) which is scheduled for June 9 -13 in Gloucester Harbor. High school students as well as interested adults were in the audience. The next day, the Olin College team tried out a sailbot in Gloucester Harbor. Thankfully, it was a great success and we eagerly look forward to the Regatta.
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Maritime Gloucester successfully launched the Schooner Ardelle on Saturday, April 27th. She's now ready for the Spring field trip season at Maritime Gloucester and public sails this summer. Come down and see! And purchase your tickets for a sail this summer.
summer, class, fun, STEM, heritage
Our summer schedule is set and offers some great adventures, learning and fun. Check out our summer programs here and sign up today! Click on Elementary, Middle/High School or Drop-In Programs depending on your age and interests.
(And for folks looking for a Spring School Break week program, we have something happening Monday through Friday)
Call us today at 978-281-0470 or send us an email at info@maritimegloucester.org if you don't find what you need on the website.
youth, sea scouting, maritime
Maritime Gloucester is proud to announce that it is starting a new Sea Scout “Ship” effective immediately. It has been many years since Cape Ann operated an active Sea Scout group for youth.
The Sea Scouts recently celebrated its 100th year anniversary when Governor Deval Patrick declared October 8th, 2012 as the official Sea Scouts Day in Massachusetts. First inspired on the waters of the Massachusetts coast, the program is a national coed outdoor program for young adults ages 14 to 20 that promotes knowledge of our nation’s maritime heritage and provides young people with positive opportunities through hands-on maritime education, training and experiences. The Gloucester “Ship” would serve the North Shore and be a part of the Yankee Clipper Council, BSA, Inc.
For more information about serving as an adult volunteer or being a youth member, please contact Amanda Madeira at amadeira@maritimegloucester.org or at 978-281-0470.
Friday 10 am to noon
We welcome young children with their parents, grandparents or guardians to play in our Children's Room. This 10' by 18' room depicts Gloucester Harbor and includes 14 wooden buildings, 6 piers, 5 schooners, a dory, Ten Pound Island Lighthouse and various wooden people. Not surprisingly, a 3-5 year old can play in this room for hours. One of our educators will also read a seafaring children's book during this weekly event. We hope you can join us.
Explore, Inspire, Motivate
At Maritime Gloucester, we believe that exploration, inspiration and motivation are the secrets to connecting students to the ocean and the sciences. We're proud that our programs and educational approach are motivating today's youth to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math as well as seek careers in the traditional maritime trades.
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