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Coming Soon: Kids' Discovery Center

Touch tank, walk-in models, play space & more

SEAFARING SOIREE gala:  letter of thanks, photo montage & drone video

Learn 10,000+ Years of Newburyport History in 5 Minutes

In the video above, Curator Kevin tells the story of Newburyport and the exciting collections of the Custom House Maritime Museum.

Custom House Maritime Museum Exhibits

Get a virtual sneak peak at our exhibits through Curator Kevin’s video tour.

Moseley Gallery

The Moseley Gallery is our largest gallery, providing many highlights of what made Newburyport a rich maritime town. This includes the Newburyport Marine Society and cutting-edge ships like the Dreadnought.

Marquand Gallery

The Custom House’s Marquand Gallery details Newburyport’s golden age—the first 50 years after its founding before and during the Revolutionary War.

Coast Guard Gallery

This gallery shows off many aspects of the U.S. Coast Guard. Founded in 1791 as the United States Revenue Service in Newburyport, the Coast Guard got its name change from President Woodrow Wilson in 1915.

Collector of Customs Gallery

The Collector of Customs Gallery talks about what our museum building was used for. Ship captains coming to or from other parts of the globe would need to stop at the Customs House and pay taxes on the goods being imported or exported.

The CHMM has multiple galleries, each focused thematically on historical narratives unique to the Custom House and its collection.

Want to Plan Your Event?

Upcoming Events

Friday, December 6th - starting at 5:30pm

The CHMM Board and Volunteer Corps cordially invite you to the Members’ Holiday Festival and Volunteer Recognition Party

Dress to impress Santa.

Thanks to the incredible and imaginative work of our volunteers, enjoy music, mirth and merriment, cocktails, canapés and comradery, silliness, singing and sensational seasonal spirit sprinkled with sparkles and fun.

Proclamations and platters will abound; punch will pour; Newbury Elementary will showcase their art; buoys will twinkle and decorations by the Boys & Girls Club will sparkle; our Grinch will greet, the Sea Dogs will sing and the Nbpt Choral Society will carol; plus have a sneak peek at the selection of books teed up for the Book Signing & Meet the Authors event on Saturday.

Thanks in advance to Ellie Bailey, Richard Banks, Mark Braun, Victoria Bushey, James Dorau, Janice Drake, Jen Germain, Nita Lamborghini, Nbpt. Choral Society, Newbury Elementary, Anna Parsons, Amy and Ernie Pigeon, Sue Pratt, Mayor Sean Reardon, Rep. Shand, Deb Severo, Peter and Audi Souza, Senator Tarr, Lisa Werner, Brittany Williams, and Santa.

Saturday, December 7th, 10am-2pm

Meet the Authors' Book Signing & Gift Shop Blow-Out Sale

Buy a book and get it signed by the museum’s featured authors between 10am and 2pm.

Thanks to these great authors for participating: David Brody, Alexander Cain, Katherine DeSilva, Eric Jay Dolin, Chris Edmonds, Barb Bailey, Bob Watts, Jack Santos, Dyke Henderson, Beth Hester, RADM Daniel May, Edith Maxwell, Dane A. Morrison, Pam Peterson, Beth Santos, William Sargent, Stephanie Schorow, Ghlee Woodworth

Add to the fun by shopping in the gift shop with greatly reduced prices on maritime themed gifts!

  • Steep discounts on museum quality Yacht Models
  • New-remarkable collection of 50 Harbor Light lighthouses for sale
  • Last chance to purchase a Richard Burke Jones signed giclee prints

Huge thanks to Janice Drake for leading this event.

Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit

  • Museum Hours

Thurs-Sat: 10AM-5PM
Sun: 12PM-5PM

  • Tickets
Through December 31st, admission has been reduced to $0 thanks to the support of our generous sponsors.
  • Parking

City parking is available adjacent to the museum. View parking lot directions.

Docent-led Tours

Join our volunteer docents for a tour of the museum. Registration is not required and tours are on a first come, first served basis. Tours are included with admission.

Contact 978-462-8681 or info@thechmm.org for special arrangements and private tours.

Accessibility

Accessibility: The CHMM building is not ADA compliant due to the configuration and physical constraints of this unique and historic building.