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, June through Mid-October. Lectures, programs, and the new Perkins Art and Research Center are available year… read more

  • About

    The Museum of Old Newbury provides historic house tours of its 1808 Federal mansion, June through Mid-October. Lectures, programs, and the new Perkins Art and Research Center 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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  • Member Events

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Saturday Nov 14, 2026
    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this winter. History comes alive on every floor! ...read more

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Saturday Nov 21, 2026
    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this winter. History comes alive on every floor! ...read more

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Saturday Nov 28, 2026
    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this winter. History comes alive on every floor! ...read more

    Holidays at the Cushing House - Saturday - 2026

    Saturday Dec 5, 2026
    Holidays at the Cushing House. An annual tradition! Come enjoy the 1808 Cushing House decorated for the season by local garden clubs and volunteers. ...read more

    Holidays at the Cushing House - Sunday - 2026

    Sunday Dec 6, 2026
    Holidays at the Cushing House! An annual tradition! Come enjoy the 1808 Cushing House decorated for the season by local garden clubs and volunteers. ...read more

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Saturday Dec 12, 2026
    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this winter. History comes alive on every floor! ...read more

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Saturday Dec 19, 2026
    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this winter. History comes alive on every floor! ...read more

    Solstice in the Cemetery: Night Walk Through Oak Hill

    Monday Dec 21, 2026
    What better time than Winter Solstice to grab a flashlight and join us for a walk through historic Oak Hill Cemetery on the longest night of the year? ...read more

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Saturday Dec 26, 2026
    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this winter. History comes alive on every floor! ...read more

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Saturday Jan 2, 2027
    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this winter. History comes alive on every floor! ...read more

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Saturday Jan 9, 2027
    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this winter. History comes alive on every floor! ...read more

  • Whom to Contact

    • Sierra Gitlin
    • Bethany Groff Dorau
    • Shelley Swofford

  • Directions

    The museum is on the corner of High Street and Fruit Street in Newburyport, Ma 01950