Be prepared to spend some quality time perusing these rooms of rooms chockerblock full of - you guessed it - Arts + Antiques. Some of it seems a stretch-but, most are the real deal. David Cox - Owner (One of 7) very knowledgeable. If you have a specific piece - ASK. it could save you hours of wandering the creeky floorboards sifting through old post cards, maps, jewelry and wide variety of furniture from a variety of eras. But hey...if it's raining this is the perfect place to explore for a few hours. read more

The various dealers are very knowledgeable about their items. They are very accommodating, friendly to tourists and locals, and reasonably priced. And if you ask nicely, you will also get the scoop on the best places to have dinner locally. read more

Main Street Arts & Antiques - Vintage clothing - Antiques Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

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Such an amazing and well-rounded antique store. There were so many little trinkets and larger pieces to look through. The price was also very reasonable and affordable for antiques. I was very happy I stopped by and picked up this gorgeous jewelry cabinet that had a music box in it as well. Spent so long in this store just going through postcards and old photos. So fascinating. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to do a little antique searching. One of my highlights on Main Street. read more

Main Street Arts & Antiques - Cute jewelry cabinet - Antiques Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

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The shop owner David Cox, also the town's roving photo-journalist, is friendly and always looking for fresh merch to offer his clients. Upon several visits here, I've found that David is the quintessential "go-to" guy for the antiques trade in Gloucester. As a picker with many years in the business, I really appreciate David's operation. To say that you'll find the unusual is a cliche and over-used statement in the antiques biz, but what's unusual about this shop is the level of friendly service you'll get whether or not you make a purchase. Oh yeah, the inventory is phenomenal. The emphasis here is on early postcards, books, paper & ephemera. But you'll find everything else in estate antiques here as well. read more

I realize things are difficult for businesses during the pandemic, and I try to support local stores. My husband and I visit the area every year and always stop at Main Street Antiques and buy something. I checked the website and Facebook page this morning. Both said the shop was open till 4 pm. We got there around 2. It was closed With the door locked. The lights were on and someone was inside. We knocked. No answer. We walked down the street, visited a few other shops and tried again on our way back. Door still locked, but as we were standing there, a man came out with an item and closed the door behind him. Yup, door locked again. I guess they don't want our business. Very disappointing. read more

Main Street Arts and Antiques, located in the former pool hall, has been in downtown Gloucester for 22 years. The owner, David Cox, was recently featured on the blog Good Morning Gloucester (you should check it out!). The shop specializes in ephemera and smalls, and is manna for a photography and handwritten diaries collector like myself. I have been a regular customer of the shop since 1998 when I moved to MA, and always find something whenever I go there. The place is packed with stacks of books and paper, it's a good place to blow an afternoon as you sift through things. There are at least 2 runs of Life Magazines, paintings by listed artists, maps and biographies relating to Cape Ann and Gloucester. A great old fashioned antique store with creaky wooden floors and wonderful ever changing treasures waiting to be discovered. read more

Really neat shop to explore. I enjoyed looking through books, old bottles, photos and knick knacks. I ended up getting a couple of $3 old glass medicine bottles to use as bud vases and a gardening book. Definitely a shop worth checking out because even if you don't end up buying anything it's fun to look around. read more

This place is great - reasonable prices, friendly and a great collection of baseball and other books.

This antique shop is my favorite place to buy vintage postcards. The prices are the most reasonable in the area and there is a huge assortment. Many postcards are carefully organized by subject matter or location and there are also quite a few boxes of random postcards to explore. The owner (David) is very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. read more

One of my favorite North Shore destinations for browsing and buying. There are always great, pro sports selections (Boston and otherwise)...AND everything else, of course...incl. loads of maritime & other regional topic titles! Still needing to read all the stuff I've picked up here! A gold mine for the reader and/or collector! Cool antiques and eye catchers! Picked up some wonderful and HEAVY brass AND bronze bookends this time 'round! :-) Owner is very friendly and helpful and loves the Red Sox! Usually, the automatic turntable is loaded to the max and playing classic, swingin' jazz! What else do you need to know? Go there! read more