JOIN Since 1877, the Museum of Old Newbury has been collecting, preserving, and presenting the history of Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Byfield, and Plum Island. With objects and documents, we tell the stories of local people from the past four centuries. Whether you are new to the area or a 10th generation descendant, we invite you to become a member today!
VISIT From mid-October-May office hours are 10am - 4pm Tuesday - Friday. Please call to confirm as hours are subject to change.
During the off season with advance notice, private tours are available. Please contact the museum with as much notice as possible. Private tours are a benefit of membership. Call 978-462-2681 to schedule your tour for up to 8 people. Note - you must become a museum member or have an active membership to schedule an off-season tour - please call first to make sure we can accommodate your group.
Regular season tours run from May 29 to October 12, 2025. Come enjoy a walk through two floors of this 1808 brick Federal-style home, full of objects and stories of Old Newbury. Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm. See additional information on this page.
LEARN Cemetery walking tours, lectures, and special events - learn about upcoming programs here. Or take a look at our newsletter and blog.
