Kids' Free Week at Hammond Castle Museum

Monday, April 15th through Friday, April 19th. -10:00 am - 4:00 pm, the last admittance is at 3:15pm. - Self-Guided Tours of the Hammond Castle Museum are included with admission. Admission: - Children up to age 12: Free - Adults & Teens : $20.00 - Seniors: $15.00 - Members: Free Join us during school vacation week as we extend a warm welcome children up to age 12, admission-free, to explore the captivating exhibition, "Gertrude Cawein at Hammond Castle Museum," and to enjoy free self-guided tours of the Hammond Castle Museum. This new showcase features nearly 60 works of art by Eric Pape, a renowned artist and former Cape Ann resident, spanning from 1870 to 1938. This exhibit offers a unique insight into the multifaceted talents of Pape. Renowned as a painter, designer of the iconic “Tablet Rock Memorial” in Stage Fort Park, and a society portraitist, Pape’s brilliance shines through various mediums, including pencil, pen, watercolors, and oils. At the heart of this celebration is the full-length portrait of Gertrude Cawein, painted by Pape and loaned from the Filson Historical Society in Louisville, Kentucky. For the first time outside the Filson, visitors can witness this rare example of Pape’s work as a society portraitist. The majority of the works will be on loan from the private collection of esteemed Pape collector and biographer, Dr. Gregory Conn. The exhibition not only showcases Gertrude's portrait but also highlights the intricate world of Eric Pape's artistry, offering a unique glimpse into Pape's role as a portraitist and will include examples of his celebrity portraits created during the Great Depression. A limited selection artworks from the Hammond Castle Museum’s previous 2023 Pape At Hammond Castle Museum exhibit will be on display. The three Pape paintings which are on permanent display within the Museum, which include the sole surviving mural of the celebrated artist, "The Wireless Naval Battle of Gloucester Bay," will also be featured. The Museum Shop will also offer a limited number of copies of Dr. Conn's newest biography, "Eric Pape in the New York Herald Tribune," which delves into Pape's work as a society portraitist.

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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2365044-0

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