The cultural events they sponsor sustain and nurture the community's passion for the arts. The building, worth a visit in itself, was actually the Cahoons' home and studio for 37 years. In addition to the Cahoon paintings, the permanent collection features 19th and early 20th-century American marine paintings, landscapes and still lifes. Founded in 1984, the museum also hold six special exhibits each year and houses a shop where you can purchase Cahoon prints, custom Cahoon items and mermaid gifts of every description. Talks, demonstrations, and classes are held throughout the year.
Admission is a donation.
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from February through December. The Cape Museum of Fine Arts conveys the important role that Cape Cod and the islands have played in American art. Founded in 1981 by a group of artists, educators, and community activists, CMFA focuses on the works of artists who have ben influenced by the Cape environment, its people, and the interactive exchange of artistic ideas. The museum houses a collection that ranges from the late 1800s to the modern era, with more than 800 works by such icons as Charles Hawthorne, Paul Resika, Martha Cahoon, and Chaim Gross. The museum is closed Mondays and holidays year-round.