Art Centers & Museums
Cultural Enrichment in Duxbury, MA
Duxbury’s thriving artist community and long-standing commitment to the arts bring culture close to home.
Duxbury Art Association
The Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury
duxburyart.org
Founded in 1917, the Duxbury Art Association is one of the oldest arts organizations in the country. The art association holds art exhibitions, classes and workshops for all ages,
(The Ellison Center for the Arts is run by the South Shore Conservatory.)
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street, Duxbury, 781-934-6634
www.artcomplex.org
Home of the Carl A. Weyerhaeuser collection. Year-round schedule of exhibitions, lectures, concerts, classes, education programs, and tea ceremonies.
Wednesday through Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm
King Caesar House
120 King Caesar Road, Duxbury
Home to shipping magnate Ezra Weston II, the King Caesar house is noted for its rare French scenic wallpapers, portraits of sea captains and 19th century furnishings. Open to the public in the summer (July-August, Wed-Sun 1-4 pm). Operated by the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society.
Gershom Bradford House
931 Tremont Street, Duxbury
Home to shipmaster Gershom Bradford, the house remained in the family for four generations before being donated to the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society. Open to the public in the summer (July-August, Sundays 1-4 pm). Operated by the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society.