The Provincetown Art Museum - a beloved local institution founded in 1914 - showcases the best of Cape Cod art, with a particular interest in local luminaries like William Gropper, Charles Hawthorne, Milton Avery, and Agnes Weinrich. Along with these more established artists, the museum maintains a well-stocked contemporary wing with a rotating exhibit that usually draws crowds. The staff are informed and eager to help; try one of the guided tours or one of the daily art classes. The museum store should also not be missed by those on the hunt for keepsakes. $10 for general admission and free for children under 12.

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