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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 - 5-8pm

Members' Holiday Party & Volunteer Appreciation Evening

Saturday, December 7th - 10am-2pm

Meet the Authors / Book Signing Opportunity

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.