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Touch tank, walk-in models, play space & more
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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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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 info@thechmm.org for special arrangements and private tours.