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Museum of Old Newbury Founded in 1877, the Museum of Old Newbury is a non-profit, member-supported organization dedicated

The Museum of Old Newbury inspires the imagination and promotes excellence in history, fine and decorative arts, architecture, and historic preservation to advocate life-long learning and the entrepreneurial spirit. A non-profit, member supported organization established in 1877 with the purpose of preserving and presenting the history, art and culture of Old Newbury, the museum has continued this scholarly tradition for 140 years and has greatly expanded its scope and outreach. Our goal is to make our rich history and culture more accessible, more relevant, and more connected to our day-to-day lives in the community.

Seen in today's : On this day in 1930, the Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank had started a new “Tax and Coal Club.” Sm...
10/16/2026

Seen in today's : On this day in 1930, the Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank had started a new “Tax and Coal Club.” Small deposits of between $1 and $5 dollars a week would be made automatically from members’ accounts to help them save for their tax and coal bills, thus alleviating the yearly worry and strain of providing money to meet them. Savings checks would be sent to members just before their bills came due. This 1967 image is from the Newburyport Public Library's Bill Lane Photograph Collection. NewburyHistory.org

Seen in today's : Duck and cover? On this day in 1961, the Classifieds ran an ad for a different kind of insurance being...
10/14/2026

Seen in today's : Duck and cover? On this day in 1961, the Classifieds ran an ad for a different kind of insurance being offered by W.A. Burns Construction: fallout shelters. Pricing ranged from $380 for a basement unit with 8-inch concrete walls to $1150 for an above ground unit with 26-inch, steel reinforced walls. Either could accommodate a family of six. Financing was available. This image is from that day's paper. NewburyHistory.org

Seen in today's Daily News of Newburyport: On this day in 1801, a pair of six-year-old oxen had strayed from John Floyd'...
10/13/2026

Seen in today's Daily News of Newburyport: On this day in 1801, a pair of six-year-old oxen had strayed from John Floyd's enclosure. One was red, one was brindled, and both had white stars on their foreheads. Anyone providing information or returning them would be handsomely rewarded. This later stereoview is part of our vast local images collection. NewburyHistory.org

Seen in today's : Lots lost, nothing found on this day in 1887: on Pleasant or State St, a pocketbook and a sum of mone...
10/12/2026

Seen in today's : Lots lost, nothing found on this day in 1887: on Pleasant or State St, a pocketbook and a sum of money; a lady’s shopping bag containing another pocketbook, a room key, and several other articles between State and Broad; a bundle of infant's clothing between Merrill and Pleasant, and a large, pearl sleeve button, location unknown. Suitable rewards for returned items. This key is part of our collection. NewburyHistory.org

This morning finds our intrepid adventurers (and the Dalton hat) arriving in the wee hours in Edinburgh where we will be...
10/12/2026

This morning finds our intrepid adventurers (and the Dalton hat) arriving in the wee hours in Edinburgh where we will be joyfully reunited with Heidi, one of our star interns, who is studying abroad!

10/11/2026

Take a peek inside Cocktails in the Colonies via our latest YouTube video.

He said fop.

Excuse me, this has the wrong name on it! 😂This week, we were ALL honored to share a Pioneer in Partnership award from t...
10/10/2026

Excuse me, this has the wrong name on it! 😂

This week, we were ALL honored to share a Pioneer in Partnership award from the Essex National Heritage Area with our friends at the Custom House Maritime Museum.

But we may have to send it back.

This award should be a scroll, with the names of our incredible staff, volunteers, supporters, members, neighbors, and most of all, YOU!

You came out for two years, in all weather, to celebrate, learn, and support us and each other.

We all share this award.

We have an incredible thing going right now, Newburyport. Let’s keep it moving. Onward! Forward! ❤️⚓️🎉


And extra thanks to Museum of Old Newbury co-prez Bill Quigley for accepting the award while Bethany was away galavanting!

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98 High Street
Newburyport, MA
01950

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+19784622681

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