The Sargent House Museum

The Sargent House Museum 1782 home of Judith Sargent Murray (1751-1820), a philosopher, writer and an early advocate of women's equality.

Open Memorial Day through Labor Day
Admission is $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for students over 5-y-o,
members are FREE
T) 978.281.3243

Welcome to The Sargent House Museum. For over 100 years, the Sargent House Museum was the home of sea merchants, patriots and community leaders. A fine example of high-style Georgian domestic architecture, the house was built in 1782 for Judith Sargent (Stevens) Murr

ay, (1751-1820), a philosopher, writer and an early advocate of women's equality. Visitors to the Sargent House Museum learn about the early history of Gloucester from its beginnings as a farming and lumbering outpost to its evolution into the country's premier seaport. Visitors will also see a collection of original works by the great portrait painter John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), descendant of the Sargent family, who loved the house and its ties to Post-Revolutionary Gloucester.

03/17/2026
Thank you all for visiting the Sargent House Museum for the . Everyone was in a festive mood and we were so happy to we...
12/16/2025

Thank you all for visiting the Sargent House Museum for the . Everyone was in a festive mood and we were so happy to welcome folks to our beautifully decorated Museum Design Group

Looking for something to do this weekend? If you are interested in art, history and women’ rights, visit the Sargent Hou...
08/20/2025

Looking for something to do this weekend? If you are interested in art, history and women’ rights, visit the Sargent House Museum on 49 Middle Street in Gloucester. We are open for tours Friday 8/22 and Saturday 8/23 starting at 12 noon with the last tour at 3 pm. Please note we are closed 8/24.

Belleroche & the John Singer Sargent Connection
06/21/2025

Belleroche & the John Singer Sargent Connection

Two artists, a life-long friendship, eighty-five artworks, and one-hundred years later, Belleroche & the John Singer Sargent Connection is dedicated to sharing a private collection of a North Shore family alongside selected works from The Sargent House Museum’s Permanent Collection. On displ

Happy Birthday, Judith Sargent Murray! Judith was born in Gloucester on May 1st, 1751. Although she spent the last years...
05/01/2025

Happy Birthday, Judith Sargent Murray! Judith was born in Gloucester on May 1st, 1751. Although she spent the last years of her life living with her daughter Julia Maria in Mississippi, she spent the majortiy of her life living in the Middle Stree Neighborhood of Gloucester. Judith was the first American to discuss women's equality publicly when she publishd her famous essay, "On the Equaity of the Sexes" in 1791. She wrote a draft of that essay in her upstairs writing closet at her home at 49 Middle Street.

The Sargent House Museum will be opening at the end of May for the new museum season. Plan a visit and check out our website for more information on our upcoming summer Community Book Read and other events.

Kentucky Derby Event
04/10/2025

Kentucky Derby Event

This festive event features: Mini tours of the Museum highlighting the connection between Judith Sargent Murray, her daughter, Julia Maria, and the world famous thoroughbred made famous in Geraldine Brooks’ novel, Horse ;  A brief discussion of the book (reading before is not require

Judith Sargent Murray is as relevant today as she was in the 18th Century!
03/26/2025

Judith Sargent Murray is as relevant today as she was in the 18th Century!

Resist. A term commonly in use today. Throughout history, there are notable and noble displays of resistance, including the use of red lipstick by the Allied women in World War II. While she didn’t wear lipstick, Judith Sargent Murray was one of our country’s original resistors. She resisted the...

Thoughts on Women’s History Month
03/26/2025

Thoughts on Women’s History Month

Resist. A term commonly in use today. Throughout history, there are notable and noble displays of resistance, including the use of red lipstick by the Allied women in World War II. While she didn’t wear lipstick, Judith Sargent Murray was one of our country’s original resistors. She resisted the...

Ice Sculpture of Judith Sargent Murray
02/19/2025

Ice Sculpture of Judith Sargent Murray

The Sargent House Museum was proud to be a part of So Salty 2025.

Thank you for joining us at Middle Street Walk last Satuday. We welcomed old friends and made new friends! A huge thank ...
12/18/2024

Thank you for joining us at Middle Street Walk last Satuday. We welcomed old friends and made new friends! A huge thank you to all who made this traditional Gloucester event a success. A special shout out to Rockport cellist Jackson Altieri.

Enjoy hot mulled cider, holiday treats, and live music by cello player Jackson Altieri in the Best Parlor of this histor...
12/03/2024

Enjoy hot mulled cider, holiday treats, and live music by cello player Jackson Altieri in the Best Parlor of this historic home as part of the annual Middle Street Walk. Hear stories of Judith Sargent Murray and other historical Cape Ann figures captured in time by some of the most famous artists of their day. Free admission (and some good cheer) at the Sargent House Museum, 10-2 pm on Saturday, December 14th.

Address

49 Middle Street
Gloucester, MA
01930

Opening Hours

Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+19782812432

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Sargent House Museum posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to The Sargent House Museum:

Shortcuts

Share

Category