Best of Newburyport
Custom House Maritime Museum
50% Off Museum Admission & 10% off $25+ Gift Shop Purchase
The Custom House: A Historic Destination
Whether you live locally to the Greater Newburyport area or you’re just visiting, the Custom House Maritime Museum is a destination that you must visit. Come experience Newburyport’s Maritime history and tradition.
Newburyport is rich with history serving as the first major commercial port on the East Coast and the home of the US Coast Guard. On August 4th, 2015 Newburyport will celebrate the 225th Anniversary of of the Coast Guard.
In addition to the beautiful museum, the Custom House also features many wonderful exhibits and hosts event night talks featuring experts on various historic topics. If you are a history buff at heart, you will find tremendous value in becoming a member of the Custom House.
Present your Best of Newburyport VIP Card and receive half price Museum admission & 10% off gift shop purchases of $25 or more.
Visit
Custom House Maritime Museum
25 Water Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
978-462-8681
Museum Admission
Present your VIP Card & receive half price museum admission
Gift Shop
VIP Card holder receive 10% off any gift shop purchase of $25.00 or more
Things to Do
Attractions
Plum Island Light House the Newburyport Harbor Light
The Plum Island Light House also know as the Plum Island Light or the Newburyport Harbor Light, has a very interesting history. It was first lit in 1788 with a lantern burning whale oil. And it was the 13th lighthouse to be constructed in the U.S.. It was needed to guide boaters into the treacherous mouth of the Merrimack River and into Newburyport Harbor.
History
Walking Tours of Newburyport – Lively, Historic Tours & Tastings
Whether your visiting Newburyport or are looking for a great way to entertain guests, a historic walking tour hosted by Untapped History is a must! Experience Newburyport's top historic walking tour and "You'll Laugh, You'll Learn, You'll Drink!"