Maritime Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
4.5 (70 reviews) Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #14 in Cape Ann Speciality Museums
Gloucesters only marine touch tank, schooners, docks, and wonderful waterfront views
Maritime Gloucester is Cape Ann's destination for maritime heritage, discovery and fun! Located on Gloucester's historic harbor, our working waterfront and maritime discovery center is family-friendly, accessible and fun for all ages. Get inspired by the wonders of marine life in our Sea-Pocket Aquarium and interactive touch tank. Learn about the area's rich maritime heritage in the Gorton's Schooner Gallery, Children's Room, Stellwagen Bank Exhibit, Dory Shop, or Dive Locker. Become a hands-on part of the working waterfront at America's oldest marine railway, authentic working exhibits on our historic pier, or on daily sails aboard the Schooner Ardelle. Visit our our Maritime Shop which we have stocked with tshirts, hats, unique gifts and a large selection of maritime-themed books for the whole family. Plan your visit during Labor Day weekend for the 35th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival and Maritime Heritage Day. "Maritime Gloucester - Engaging Community. Inspiring Discovery."
Address
23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930-5004
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Website
http://www.maritimegloucester.org
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 8:03
User Ratings
4.5 based on (70 reviews)
Reviews
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4Wingearsheek Beach 5:00 PM Oct 31, 2014
Gloucesters only marine touch tank, schooners, docks, and wonderful waterfront views
This is a great stop to have a family adventure in and out of the Maritime Heritage Center. It is a learning center for all ages with touch tanks outside, schooners providing day sails, some let you board and observe. Lots of observation areas, fishing boats, Coast Guard station, famous landmarks close by and a Harbor Walk with historic markers as you enjoy this beautiful city. Every restaurant has its' specialties. I live here and enjoy every one of them. The 64' Schooner Ardelle is docked there and a short walk will get you to lots of cute little shops downtown.
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4Tim_Hystad 5:00 PM May 27, 2013
Sail the harbor on the Ardelle.
The Ardelle is a two-masted fishing schooner built by local boatbuilders as a community effort. It is a slightly smaller version of the historic schooners of the 19th century and is an interesting "living artifact". Fully equipped for modern safety requirements, it's a nice afternoon sail around the oldest seaport in America. And they have beer.
