SEAFARING SOIREE gala: buy Masters raffle tickets, live auction, event details
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.
Want to Plan Your Event?
Upcoming Events
Friday, Sep 6th - 6:30 pm
Enemies at Sea, Companions in Death - First Friday Lecture
Bob is a member of the London chartered “1805 Club” and the New York based “National Maritime Historical Society”. The 1805 Club charter puts focus on the age of sail of the Georgian Navy and the preservation of Trafalgar Way. The National Maritime Historical Society is a generous resource of the emerging sea power of the United States Navy. Bob currently serves as Chair of the CHMM.
Saturday, Sept. 14th - 10am-2pm
Maritime Adventure Day - Trails and Sails
Stop by the Custom House from 10 am – 2 pm on September 14th for games, crafts, tours, and scavenger hunts. See the Discovery Center on the ground level, including a special display of whale bones. FREE ADMISSION to the museum.
Kick off the event with some local history! Our visitor center is stocked with plenty of guides to activities across the Essex National Heritage Area – a total 31 towns and cities!
Seafaring Soiree gala - tickets, Masters raffle, live auction
Join us to celebrate the past 50 years and launch us into the next 50!
The Seafaring Soiree will kick off our Golden Jubilee year on September 19th, 2024 at the Blue Ocean in Salisbury with a fun evening of dining, dancing and exclusive auction.
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.