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Custom House Maritime Museum Exhibits
Get a virtual sneak peak at our exhibits through Curator Kevin’s video tour.
Moseley Gallery
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.
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.
The CHMM has multiple galleries, each focused thematically on historical narratives unique to the Custom House and its collection.
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Upcoming Events
Bringing the Birth of the Coast Guard to Life:
The story behind the story on the creation of a new 2023 documentary "Washington, Hamilton, Lincoln and the birth of the U.S. Coast Guard
Bob Pokress is a 1969 graduate of the USCG Academy. His tours of duty included serving as Navigator and Operations Officer aboard the CG Cutter Mariposa, as Commanding Officer of Coast Guard LORAN C Station Port Clarence Alaska and as the Program Manager for the construction of a [then] new class of inland Coast Guard buoy tenders.
Since leaving the service 50 years ago, Bob developed technologies for the preservation of historic documents, including at the U.S. National Archives. His research has uncovered new insights into the essential role George Washington played in the establishment of Coast Guard and the Revenue-Marine’s first commissioned cutter. Importantly, the construction of the USRC Massachusetts played a vital role in the abolition movement. Bob will present and then discuss the behind the scenes stories in his documentary, titled Washington, Hamilton, Lincoln and The Birth of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
- Museum Hours
Thurs-Sat: 10AM-5PM
Sun: 12PM-5PM
- Tickets
- 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 [email protected] for special arrangements and private tours.