BUILDING OF CUSTOM HOUSE
Baker Gallery
Thurs-Sat: 10-5, Sun: 12-5
How Was the Custom House Building Constructed?
Curator Kevin’s Video Tour
Curator Kevin's Video Tour
Curator Kevin Says: The Baker Gallery highlights the museum’s largest artifact—our museum building. It was built in 1835 by federal architect Robert Mills. Mills also designed the Treasury building and the Washington Monument. The building has a unique fire-proof construction, which can be seen in the Baker Gallery’s vaulted brick ceiling.
View Additional Custom House Galleries
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.
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.