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
Merrimack Valley Ship Model Club Monthly Meeting
February 13, 2010 @ 8:00am
Club membership is open to ship modelers of all ages and levels of experience. The only requirement is joining the Custom... 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 12.
Address
25 Water St.
Newburyport, MA 01950
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What's New
Tall Ships & Sail Boston 2009 Lecture
Recently over 30 people gathered at the Custom House Maritime Museum for Thad Koza's audiovisual program of the 2009 tall ships visiting Boston this summer, including the... Learn More »
Maritime Memoirs & Seafaring Facts
In 1790, the Revenue Cutter Service was created to ensure collection of import tariffs and commissioned the building of 10 vessels. What was the largest ship? 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.


