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
Holiday House Tour
December 6, 2008 @ 10:00am
This year's Holiday House Tour is sponsored by The Newburyport 5 Cent Savings Bank and Coldwell Banker Realtors. The... Learn More »
Hours
Thursday – Saturday
11 am to 4 pm
Sunday
12 noon to 4 pm
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
Smithsonian Ocean: Our Water: Our World Lecture
On 10/16/08, over 60 people listed to Deborah Cramer, author of Smithsonian Ocean and one of the country's most celebrated science writers, deliver an eloquent and illuminating talk on the... Learn More »
Maritime Memoirs & Seafaring Facts
Early clipper ships literally helped build Newburyport, brick by brick. Learn More »
For additional information, learn more about us or call us at 978-462-8681.
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
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