Welcome to Maritime Gloucester. Our goal is to connect generations to the working waterfront of America’s oldest seaport.

While the Museum and Aquarium are now closed for the season, we continue to host special events and serve the many students who come here for educational programming. See our events listing for upcoming activities.

Winter is a great time to schedule a school field trip with us. We offer a variety of field trip program options for students in grades PreK-12 in marine science, physical and earth sciences, engineering and marine art. We are particularly strong in STEM education and all program units are directly tied to the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks. We also offer trips aboard the Schooner Ardelle which is outfitted with various science stations that include plankton tows, underwater camera, navigation, lobstering and more.

Come schedule your visit today by contacting our Director of Education, Mary Kay Taylor at mktaylor@maritimegloucester.org

Come to Maritime Gloucester on May 16th to learn more about the International Robotic Sailing Regatta (SailBot2013) which is scheduled for June 9 -13 in Gloucester Harbor. Andrew Bennett, an Olin College faculty member and organizer of this year's event, will describe the types of robotic, unmanned sailing boats; the sailing course and rules, and the technical challenges and opportunities associated with building and sailing these boats. This year's event is hosted by Olin College and the City of Gloucester and includes 19 teams, including Gloucester High School and seven other high school teams. Join us (adults and students) for an engaging and entertaining evening. May 16th, 7 pm, Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop. Call 978-281-0470 if you have questions.

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.

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.

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 100^th year anniversary when Governor Deval Patrick declared October 8^th, 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.

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.

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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  Cape Ann Museum Members Fitz Henry Lane's Sunset Harbor Cruise

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  Genome Gloucester -- Fishy DNA

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  Creature of the Week

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  Plankton Safari

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  Catch of the Day

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