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
Saturday Docent Tour - Your Gateway To Newburyport's Maritime Heritage
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
History of the Marine Society of Newburyport available online
Maritime Memoirs & Seafaring Facts
Learn more about us, call us at 978-462-8681 or email info@thechmm.org.
Our mission is to protect, preserve and interpret the maritime heritage of the lower Merrimack Valley region and how it relates to American history.
Stop by our Visitors Center funded in part by a grant from the Essex National Heritage Commission.
Website design and development by iMarc LLC
Some photography provided by Greg Nikas