Essex Shipbuilding Museum Photo
This Essex Shipbuilding Museum photo was taken during a summer Cape Ann Plein Air (CAPA) Quick Draw event. This event featured artists competing for cash prizes, reception and painting sale. The view is ones back to the museum looking out onto the Essex River. The river is charming this time of year. It teams with the activities of local fishermen, pleasure boats, tourists, and tour boats. Essex River Cruises and Charters offer fabulous narrated cruises, chartered cruises, clambakes and catering.
A History Of Dedication To Wooden Ships
The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum are dedicated to educating the public about traditional wooden ship building. As well as the preservation of wooden ships. They feature both permanent and rotating exhibits. And tours are available.
The Essex Shipbuilding Museum is located at 66 Main Street in Essex, on the river front. As can be seen by this Essex Shipbuilding Museum photo. They also have a school house at 28 Main St. Visit their website for more information including dates and times of operation.
There is also a lot of great information on Wikipedia’s page about the museum.
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