Our hours are changing. As of May 6th we are open Thursday-Sundays. Please purchase tickets in advance for timed entry to adhere to COVID safe protocols.
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.
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at the Custom House Maritime Museum
July 2020 – July 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?
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...
The Fresnel Lens
The Fresnel Lens has been an unwavering object at the Custom House Maritime Museum since it was installed in the late 1970’s. Many people have seen it lit at night while strollingthe boardwalk, while out in the harbor in their boat, or while visiting the museum....
Newburyport’s Essex National Heritage Visitor’s Center
Did you know that the Custom House Maritime Museum is one of thirteen Essex National Heritage Area Visitor Centers? Have you ever traveled any stretch of the ninety mile route of the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway to explore the picturesque and historic Boston’s North...
Header Photo Credit: Mary Johnson