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Cushing House Museum and Garden

Cushing House Museum and Garden
98 High Street
978-462-2681

Take a trip into Newburyport's rich history and prosperous shipbuilding era inside this elegant federalist period mansion. A guided tour of the house's graceful rooms showcases fine collections of silver, furniture, portraits, clocks, needlework and more from New England, the Orient, and far away ports. On the grounds, visitors will find a stunning 19th century garden, an herb garden, fruit trees, a summer house, cobbled yard and carriage house. The Historical Society of Old Newbury hosts special events, lectures, and children's programs that are open to the public.