The Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) is a nationally recognized, year-round cultural institution that fuses the creative energy of America’s oldest active art colony with the natural beauty of outer Cape Cod that has inspired artists for generations. Integral to the community comprising the Provincetown Art Colony, PAAM embodies the qualities that make Provincetown an enduring American center for the arts, and serves as the Cape’s most widely-attended art museum. As interest in the region’s contribution to American art history continues to grow, PAAM presents an ever-changing lineup of exhibitions, lectures, classes and cultural events that seek to promote and cultivate appreciation for all branches of the fine arts for which Provincetown is known. Provincetown Art Association and Museum 460 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA 02657 Phone: 508.487.1750 Fax: 508.487.4372 info@paam.org ACCESSIBILITY PAAM is a fully accessible facility with two handicapped-accessible parking spaces located on Commercial Street in front of the Museum and one space in PAAM’s private lot, located on Bangs Street. Wheelchairs are available for guests at the front desk.  Bathrooms are equipped with baby-changing stations.   DISCOUNTS   PASSPORT TO THE ARTS All AFCC Passport to the Arts holders will receive 50% off general museum admission.  (This discount does not apply to special events, concerts, films, classes or fundraisers.) Now in its fourth year, the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod’s Passport to the Arts has evolved from a small group of eight organizations to its current impressive roster of 40 cultural organizations, representing the very best of the arts and culture of Cape Cod. Passport holders will be able to receive a 50% discount on admission to select events at each participating venue once during the course of the year. For information about participating organizations, and how to acquire your passport, visit the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Website. AAA Cardholding members of the American Automobile Association enjoy a 50% discount on general museum admission. NEMA Cardholding New England Museum Association members enjoy free admission to PAAM. MTA Cardholding members of the Massachusetts Teachers Association enjoy free admission to PAAM in addition to a 10% discount on merchandise in the Museum Store. MASS VALUE PASS Individuals carrying the MassValuePass, issued by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, will receive a 50% discount on general museum admission. AAM Cardholding American Association of Museums members enjoy free admission to PAAM. FREE FRIDAYS AFTER 5PM Visitors enjoy free admission to PAAM on Fridays after 5pm.  PAAM exhibition openings are always scheduled on these evenings to ensure that guests may attend regardless of their ability to pay. October – May: Galleries are closed Fridays after 5pm except during exhibition openings.     DIRECTIONS Driving:  From Boston take I-93 South to Exit 7-Rt 3 toward Braintree-Cape Cod. Rte 3 to Sagamore Bridge to Rte 6E to Provincetown. From Rte 6E, take first exit onto Snail Road, then right at bay.  When road forks bear to left onto Commercial Street.  PAAM is at 460 Commercial Street, between Cook Street and Bangs Street.  Parking is available at private and public lots and on designated areas along Commercial and Bradford Streets. No Parking is available on site at 460 Commercial Street. For handicapped parking please see above View Larger Map GETTING HERE   BUS Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway Bus Company Bus service between Provincetown (MacMillan Pier), Hyannis (Transportation Center) & Boston (South Station) & Logan Airport, 508 746-0378   Flex Bus The Flex bus provides service between Brewster, Eastham, Harwich, Orleans, Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet. $2/ride.   The Shuttle The Shuttle provides affordable service between points of interest in Provincetown and Truro. (LINK: http://www.capecodtransit.org/route_schedule.cfm?route_id=45) BOAT The Bay State Cruise Company Passenger ferry & high speed passenger ferry between Boston & Provincetown, Lopes Square at the Chamber of Commerce, 866-PT-FERRY, 508 48, 617-748-1428 (LINK: http://www.baystatecruisecompany.com/schedule.html)     Boston Harbor Cruises High speed passenger ferry service between Boston & Provincetown, MacMillan Pier, 877 733-9425, contact@bostonharborcruises.com (LINK: http://www.bostonharborcruises.com) AIR Cape Air National and international flights. Provincetown Airport, Race Point Rd., 660 Barnstable Road, Hyannis, MA 02601, 800-352-0714   TAXI Cape Cab: 508 487-2222 Mercedes Cab: 508-487-3333 Queen Cab: 508-487-5500     PLANNING YOUR VISIT Provincetown is celebrated for its lively culture. Make the most of your visit by checking out the Provincetown Chamber of Commerce, where you can get information about dining, nightlife, accommodations, and more. WHAT’S GOING ON Visit our Special Events Page to see what’s happening at PAAM during your visit.   SKETCHING IN THE GALLERIES Visitors are welcome to sketch from works displayed in the PAAM galleries. Students and artists must provide their own drawing supplies. Pencil and colored pencil are permitted. Please do not block entrances or exits. PAAM'S GALLERY ACTIVITY TABLES Come enjoy the kids’ activity tables in our galleries, a place where art can be shared with the young people in our lives. You’ll find drawing materials and booklets on portraits and landscapes, and even a scavenger hunt! Have fun looking at the art together and creating some of your own. Drawing supplies and other materials are supplied. For children who like to be outside, there is a self-guided booklet and tour of PAAM's sculpture gardens as well. Children 12 and under visit PAAM free of charge.  Mention this article and receive 50% off any child or youth 12- 18 years old (1/2 price admission is $3.50--adults who are not members of PAAM pay $7.00)  RESEARCH ARCHIVES PAAM has established an extensive archive comprised of letters, biographical information, catalogs, reviews, announcements, photographs, and ephemera related to the arts community on Cape Cod. The archives serve as the most complete and informative resource concerning Provincetown's critical role in the development and support of American art and artists. PAAM’s programs and membership represent a living continuum which is documented both within our archives and the museum collection. We continually seek additions, and call on our members and others for contributions. As an invaluable resource for scholarship and research, the archives are accessed by historians, students, artists, collectors, curators, and descendants of artists for a wide range of purposes, and are open to all who make an inquiry. Please call to make an appointment to utilize the archives.

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GALLERY HOURS

October - May
noon to 5 pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
also open by appointment


Memorial Day - September
11 am - 8 pm Monday - Thursday.
11 am - 10 pm Friday.
11 am - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday.

OFFICE HOURS

9 am to 5 pm, Tues. through Sat.
(9 am to 4 pm, Tues.-Sat., November through March)

LIFE DRAWING

Tuesdays and Fridays,
9:30 - 11:30 am

ADMISSION

$7 general admission
Free for PAAM members and children 12 and under
Free Friday evenings