Newburyport Museums
Museums in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Newburyport, Massachusetts was once the home of a thriving international shipping port. Learn all about Newburyport's rich maritime tradition at one of the great museums in the city. Learn about the history of Newburyport and explore the exhibits and special exhibitions.
Cushing House Museum
The Cushing House Museum gives visitors a good look into the history of Newburyport, Massachusetts. The Museum houses a number of important collections, including the collection of the Historical Society of Old Newbury, dating to 1877. Furniture dating to the founding of Newburyport fill each room in the Museum, and there are maps and photographs of early Newburyport. Cushing House is an important stop for history buffs who visit the North Shore.
Cushing House | 98 High St. | Newburyport, MA | (978) 462-2681
Custom House Maritime Museum
The Custom House Maritime Museum has seen many changes throughout its history. First built in 1835, its primary purpose was to collect taxes on imported goods that were delivered to the port and to facilitate overseas trade. As the port became less used, the building wasn't needed for this purpose any longer, and it was used as a manufacturing building and later as a storage facility.
The hallmark of the Museum building is the vaulted ceilings and cantilevered staircases that were designed by architect Robert Mills. Today, the Museum's purpose is to protect, preserve, and communicate the maritime heritage of the
region.
Custom House | 25 Water St. | Newburyport, MA | (978) 462-8681