SEAFARING SOIREE gala: Letter of thanks, photo montage & drone video
Coming Soon: New Kids' Discovery Center
Touch tank, walk-in models, play space & more
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
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.
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Upcoming Events
Waterfront Park - Saturday, Oct 14th: 10am-5pm
CHMM is a proud sponsor of Newburyport's Indigenous Peoples Day Observance
Join us for Newburyport's 4th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Observance and Cultural Celebration at Newburyport Waterfront Park. This free, family-friendly outdoor gathering celebrates traditional and contemporary Indigenous cultural arts, knowledge and diversity, honoring our region’s Indigenous communities and all Native Peoples.
10-10:30am: Opening Ceremonies- Join intertribal Indigenous and community leaders, with city and state representatives, for a very special opening ceremony, fire circle and traditional mishoon dugout canoe launch and paddle on the Merrimack River with Jonathan Perry, and Darius Coombs. Perry is a Wampanoag canoe carver, traditional singer, dancer, speaker and educator. He received the First People's Fund Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award for his work in maintaining and revitalizing traditional muhsh8n making.
Indigenous cultural presenters and artisans include: Lonecry Singers; Hawk Henries; Jonathan Perry; Darius and Toodie Coombs; Roger Paul; Larry Spotted Crow Mann; Wolf Cry Singers; Lonewolf Studio; Joseph Gray Sculpture.
For program info visit www.imaginestudios.org or FB. Contact: kristine@imaginestudios.org
Thursday, Oct 17th - 7:30 pm
Concert with John Tavano and the BOSSA JAZZ TRIO
The Bossa Jazz Trio features three distinguished musicians, each bringing a unique and rich background in jazz and classical music.
Latin American and Spanish music is a vibrant and diverse genre that encompasses a wide range of styles, rhythms, and cultural influences. Characterized by its rich melodies, intricate rhythms, and passionate expression, this talented trio offers a passionate and colorful interpretation that captivates listeners and invites them to explore the diverse cultural landscape from which these sounds originate.
Alan Whitney – Jazz Guitar
Alan Whitney has been a musician, educator, and mentor for over four decades. Growing up in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, Alan began his teaching career at the young age of fourteen. He continues to work on multiple projects with numerous trio and quartet configurations. A staple in the New England jazz scene, Alan is known for his superb technique and thoughtful interpretation.
Roger Kimball – Bass, Cello
Roger Kimball's interest in diverse musical styles has taken him around the world. As a teenager, he toured Europe and the Middle East as a cellist with a symphony orchestra and played bass guitar in a rock band. Roger has performed jazz upright bass at prestigious venues such as New York City’s Blue Note and the Shenandoah Jazz Festival in Virginia. He has collaborated with Carlos Santana and the late Brad Delp of the band Boston. Roger regularly teaches cello, electric bass, and upright bass at The Real School of Music in Andover.
John Tavano – Classical Guitar
John Tavano has performed an extensive repertoire throughout New England and Europe, ranging from Renaissance and Baroque guitar music to Flamenco and Jazz. His original compositions and recordings, "La Gitana" and "Avila," are frequently played on local radio stations.
Tuesday, Oct 22nd - 7 pm
Special Presentation: The United States Lighthouse Society, and "All Things Lighthouses”
By Henry Gonzalez, U.S. Lighthouse Society President and Jeremy D’Entremont, Historian, U.S. Lighthouse Society
Free to Members and Guests
Henry Gonzalez serves as the President of the United States Lighthouse Society, the nation’s oldest and largest Lighthouse organization. The organization is solely committed to the preservation and sharing of the history and legacy of America’s lighthouses and their keepers. The mission of the USLS is to preserve and share the history and legacy of America’s lighthouses and their keepers. Henry will share his extensive knowledge of lighthouses around the world and has inspected over 300 lighthouses in the US, Spain, Portugal, France and Norway.
Jeremy D’Entremont is the Historian of the USLHS and is known as New England’s foremost lighthouse authority. He is author of 20 books and 300 articles on Lighthouses. He hosts a weekly podcast “Light Hearted” for the Society featuring interviews with authors, historians, preservationists, lighthouse organizations, and lighthouse experts from around the world.
Friday, November 1st - 6:30pm
Annie Harris, CEO, Essex National Heritage Commission - First Friday Lecture
Friday, December 6th - 5-8pm
Holiday Festival and Members’ Appreciation Party
Saturday, December 7th - 10am-2pm
Meet the Authors / Book Signing Event
Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
- Museum Hours
Tue-Sat: 10AM-5PM
Sun: 12PM-5PM
- Tickets
Admission is free with any membership level. For non-members, tickets can be purchased at the museum. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for Newburyport residents.
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.