Museum of Old Newbury

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98 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950-3053
(978) 462-2681
(978) 462-0134 (fax)
Hours:
Tours offered June-October. Th-Sun 11am-5pm (last tour at 4pm) Closed Mondays. Office Tu-F 10am-4pm

About Us

The Museum of Old Newbury provides historic house tours of its 1808 Federal mansion including a new maritime exhibition opening this year, June - October. Changing exhibitions, programs, and research… read more

  • About

    The Museum of Old Newbury provides historic house tours of its 1808 Federal mansion including a new maritime exhibition opening this year, June - October. Changing exhibitions, programs, and research library are available year round.

    The Museum preserves and presents the history of ''Old Newbury'' which includes Newbury, Newburyport, Plum Island, and West Newbury from settlement to the present.

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    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Saturday Oct 18, 2025
    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this fall. History comes alive on every floor! ...read more

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Saturday Oct 25, 2025
    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this fall. History comes alive on every floor! ...read more

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Saturday Nov 1, 2025
    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this fall. History comes alive on every floor! ...read more

    Memento Mori Tour: Oddities from Old Newbury on All Hallows Day

    Saturday Nov 1, 2025
    Step into the shadows on All Hallows Day—bones, hair jewelry & shipwreck relics await at MOON. Special tours at 11, 1 & 3. ...read more

    Secure the Shadow: Spirit & Post-mortem Photography in the 19th Century

    Saturday Nov 1, 2025
    This All Hallows Day, explore post-mortem & spirit photography in the 19th century and beyond. ...read more

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Saturday Nov 8, 2025
    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this fall. History comes alive on every floor! ...read more

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Saturday Nov 15, 2025
    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this fall. History comes alive on every floor! ...read more

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Saturday Nov 22, 2025
    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this fall. History comes alive on every floor! ...read more

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Saturday Nov 29, 2025
    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this fall. History comes alive on every floor! ...read more

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