OPEN: Thursday through Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm & Sunday from 12 pm – 4 pm.
Beginning July 6: Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm & Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm.
Stewards of Your History
Join us as we bring our past to life
It’s about where we’ve been. Where we are. Where we’re going.
From High Street to the shores of the Merrimack, the neighborhoods of Newburyport are steeped in maritime history, rich with stories of the people who helped build this city, explore these waters, and found our nation. From its settlement to its rise as a maritime hub to its rebirth, we’re here to tell its story. To share its legacy. To show you how you’re a part of where we will go. We are the Custom House Maritime Museum, the stewards of your maritime history.
NOW
at the Custom House Maritime Museum
Extended through December 31, 2021
Current exhibit
THE EARLY AMERICAN TAVERN
Entertainment for Man and Horse: Victuals Libations and Distractions in an Early American Tavern
Current exhibit
THE EARLY AMERICAN TAVERN
Entertainment for Man and Horse: Victuals Libations and Distractions in an Early American Tavern
What’s going on around here?
Jonathan Mulliken, Clockmaker
The program for our initial “First Friday” members’ event features the Jonathan Mulliken tall-case clock that is one of the gems of our museum's collection. Made here in Newburyport around the time of our War of Independence, it represents a fine example of...
Newburyport Hidden Heroes – Adolphus Greely
This is the first in a series of articles revealing “hidden heroes” of Newburyport. Our first hidden hero, Adolphus Greely, was on the cutting edge of technology. He was one of the first telegraphers in the military, a founder of the U.S. Weather Service,...
Announcing New Art Exhibit – “Semper Paratus”
For us, they are always ready, here in Newburyport and around the country. Our new exhibit, Semper Paratus — the Coast Guard’s motto meaning “always ready” — captures a glimpse into the routine yet extraordinary and heroic responsibilities of the United States...
Header Photo Credit: Mary Johnson