Newburyport Attractions
Newburyport is located in the northeast corner of Massachusetts. It was founded on maritime trade and was once a major shipbuilding center. The United States Coast Guard was born in Newburyport.
The town maintains many Federalist homes built in the 1800's, Lowell's Boat Shop and The Little Farm.
The town maintains many Federalist homes built in the 1800's, Lowell's Boat Shop and The Little Farm.
Cushing House Museum and Gardens
Cushing House is a Federalist home from the prosperous shipbuilding era. The rooms are filled with silver, furniture, portraits, clocks, needlework and other items from around New England, the Orient, and other foreign ports. The grounds around Cushing House are a 19th century and herb garden, a summer house and carriage house.
All values are in United States Dollars
Cushing House Museum
98 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950-3053
United States
98 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950-3053
United States
Phone 1 (978) 462-2681
Fax 1 (978) 462-0134
Hours
June 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Senior | $ 8.00 |
| Students | $ 2.00 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 2.00 |
Custom House Maritime Museum
The Newburyport Custom House was built in 1835 in Classic Revival-style. On display are items related to maritime history, including art, maps, ship models, and historical artifacts.
