CHMM hosts a wide variety of public and private events throughout the year, from cultural events to weddings and corporate gatherings to our popular First Friday series for museum members.
Current and Upcoming Events & Exhibits
Nao Santa Maria Arrives in Newburyport!
May 31 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pmHead on down to the waterfront to welcome the Nao Santa Maria as she sails into Newburyport!
Breakfast on a Tall Ship – 7 AM
June 1 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 amEnjoy breakfast on the deck of the tall ship Nao Santa Maria! Savor bagels and beverages as you take in…
Breakfast on a Tall Ship – 8 AM
June 1 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 amEnjoy breakfast on the deck of the tall ship Nao Santa Maria! Savor bagels and beverages as you take in…
CHMM Black Tie Gala
June 1 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmDress up for a classy evening aboard a Spanish tall ship on the Newburyport waterfront! Your all-inclusive ticket gains you…
Little Pirates’ Party – 7 AM
June 2 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 amArrrhhgg you ready for a pirate party on a real-live tall ship? Kids, wear your favorite pirate gear for a…
Little Pirates’ Party – 8 AM
June 2 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 amArrrhhgg you ready for a pirate party on a real-live tall ship? Kids, wear your favorite pirate gear for a…
Council on Aging Coffee Hour
June 5 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 amJoin the Council on Aging for coffee and conversation on the deck of the tall ship Nao Santa Maria. Donuts…
CHMM Explore the Port
June 5 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmJoin the Custom House Maritime Museum for cocktails and snacks aboard the tall ship Nao Santa Maria. Ticket price includes…
June First Friday Social – Captain & Crew of the NAO Santa Maria
June 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmMembers of the Custom House Maritime Museum are cordially invited to our First Friday Social on June 7, 2019 from…
Breakfast on a Tall Ship – 7 AM
June 8 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 amEnjoy breakfast on the deck of the tall ship Nao Santa Maria! Savor bagels and beverages as you take in…
Breakfast on a Tall Ship – 8 AM
June 8 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 amEnjoy breakfast on the deck of the tall ship Nao Santa Maria! Savor bagels and beverages as you take in…
CHMM Pirate Party
June 8 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmWho says pirate parties are just for kids? Join the Custom House Maritime Museum for an upscale pirate-themed celebration aboard…
Little Pirates’ Party – 7 AM
June 9 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 amArrrhhgg you ready for a pirate party on a real-live tall ship? Kids, wear your favorite pirate gear for a…
Little Pirates’ Party – 8 AM
June 9 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 amArrrhhgg you ready for a pirate party on a real-live tall ship? Kids, wear your favorite pirate gear for a…
The Newburyport Collection
June 8 @ 9:00 am - June 9 @ 5:00 pmIn the spirit of Newburyport’s trading origins, the Custom House is proud to present The Newburyport Collection – a showcase…
Public Tours of the Nao Santa Maria
June 1 @ 9:00 am - June 9 @ 6:00 pmAll aboard – skip the lines and buy your tickets in advance! Don’t miss this opportunity to see history come…
Newburyport Maritime Days 2019 – Tall Ship Nao Santa Maria
May 31 @ 11:30 am - June 10 @ 5:30 amThe Custom House Maritime Museum is hosting the 200-ton Spanish sailing vessel Nao Santa Maria, a modern replica of one of Christopher Columbus' ships. It will be at Waterfront Park from May 31 to June 10.
“Citizen Soldier” Exhibit
July 28, 2018 @ 10:00 am - June 30, 2019 @ 4:00 pm“The exhibition focuses specifically on items in our collection,” says curator Kevin MacDonald. “It’s an eclectic mix of uniforms, equipment, and souvenirs that help tell the stories of local-area men and women who served their country during the Second Great War, and returned as victorious citizens to their home towns.”
August First Friday Social: Corsets & Chevrons: A Salute to Women in American Military History
August 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmMembers of the Custom House Maritime Museum are cordially invited to our First Friday Social on August 2, 2019 featuring…
Port Pottery Exhibition
August 26, 2019 @ 8:00 am - May 30, 2020 @ 8:00 amThe exhibition will focus on early American pottery production in Merrimacport from 1790-1890, with a focus on William Pecker's pottery (circa 1790-1820), and the Daniel Bayley Pottery Company in Newburyport (circa 1764 to 1799). This will cover most of the local pottery production before and after the American Revolution.