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.
Learn More About Newburyport’s Maritime History »
What’s Happening
Conflicting Stories - Native Vignettes of the Civil War
An Exhibition Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War
Conflicting Stories
Native Vignettes of the Civil... Learn More »
Hours
January through April
Saturdays
10am to 4pm
Sundays & Holiday Mondays
12pm to 4pm
May through December
Tuesday - Saturday
10am to 4pm
Sundays & 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
Get Directions »
What's New
Download Chapter 1 of Elizabeth Bray's Journal -- FREE!
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