Your Gateway to Maritime History in the Merrimack Valley.
Discover the abundant and interesting maritime heritage of Newburyport, MA (the eastern seacoast’s first major commercial port) and the Merrimack River Valley. See our unique collection of maritime art, model clipper ships, displays of famous shipwrecks, the history of the Coast Guard, and more.
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What’s Happening
FIGHTING SAIL Exhibition Now Open!
June 22, 2010 – September 26, 2010
It was an era when decks of arrayed cannon were the mightiest of weapons and survival the product of fortuitous winds, daring... Learn More »
Hours
We are open from May 15th to December 15th.
Tuesday - Saturday
10am to 4pm
Sunday & Holiday Mondays
12pm to 4pm
Admission
Adults
$7.00
Seniors & Students
$5.00
Free admission for active military members and children under 6.
Address
25 Water St.
Newburyport, MA 01950
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What's New
The 2010 Patrons Party - SAIL THE WORLD!
Plan to join us Tuesday, August 31st, for this important fundraising event when the Custom House Maritime Museum's most loyal and generous Patrons gather aboard the Schooner... Learn More »
Maritime Memoirs & Seafaring Facts
Early clipper ships literally helped build Newburyport, brick by brick. Learn More »
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Our mission is to protect, preserve and interpret the maritime heritage of the lower Merrimack Valley region and how it relates to American history.


