Manchester by the Sea Museum

Manchester by the Sea Museum The Museum also functions as a cultural center, hosting lectures, art shows, and family events centered on Cape Ann history.

The Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum is located at the 1823 Abigail Hooper Trask House, formerly the residence of the only unmarried woman in Massachusetts to build her own business and her own home! The on-site History Center includes our archives and collections, which help us interpret the town's past as well as Manchester-By-The-Sea's place in Massachusetts history. You can view our 2023 event sch

edule under Events, where you can meet local experts and fellow enthusiasts in fields like historic preservation and nautical, colonial, and Indigenous history! We're currently closed due to renovations, and will reopen in September. Our regular hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 - 3, and Sundays 1 - 4. We're located at 10 Union Street in Manchester-By-The-Sea, with nearby on-street parking and a public parking lot behind the 1809 Meetinghouse. For those reaching us by train, the Manchester Commuter Rail Station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line is located 2 1/2 blocks away. Our building is handicap-accessible from our main courtyard entrance on the right side of the building. Please call 978-526-7230 or email [email protected] with any questions regarding visits, event rentals, and group rates.

It's a beautiful day to visit, open Sundays 11-4, come check out the extensive collection of Manchester souvenirs and mo...
06/21/2026

It's a beautiful day to visit, open Sundays 11-4, come check out the extensive collection of Manchester souvenirs and more... Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library 🧐

Another example of what we have here at the MBTS Museum. This is featured in the new upstairs collection room. If you ha...
06/16/2026

Another example of what we have here at the MBTS Museum. This is featured in the new upstairs collection room. If you haven't been in for awhile we encourage you to plan a visit this summer. Weds-Fri 10-3, Sat & Sun 11-4, guided and self guided tours. Park behind town hall or take the commuter rail, we are just a short walk away! 👣🧐🖼

Open today 11-4, come see our extensive display of Manchester souvenirs from the past and beautiful art work. Self tour...
06/14/2026

Open today 11-4, come see our extensive display of Manchester souvenirs from the past and beautiful art work. Self tours, guided tours and even a scavenger hunt available. by the Sea Museum 🖼🧐

Stop in today to learn more about the Masconomo House, the beach and don't miss our new collection room upstairs! 10 Uni...
06/13/2026

Stop in today to learn more about the Masconomo House, the beach and don't miss our new collection room upstairs! 10 Union St, open today 11-4, park behind town hall or take the commuter rail. 🖼🧐 Manchester by the Sea Museum

We welcomed 3rd graders from Manchester Memorial yesterday. A perfect day to walk to the Museum! 👣🌤 MERSD
06/12/2026

We welcomed 3rd graders from Manchester Memorial yesterday. A perfect day to walk to the Museum! 👣🌤 MERSD

Come learn more at the Manchester by the Sea Museum
06/11/2026

Come learn more at the Manchester by the Sea Museum

You can learn more about Manchester's history while visiting or by scheduling some research through the archives. Stop i...
06/10/2026

You can learn more about Manchester's history while visiting or by scheduling some research through the archives. Stop in today, 10-3 and learn more. Manchester by the Sea Museum

We are excited to announce the Museum will be open 11-4 on Summer Sundays beginning June 14. Plan a trip to explore pict...
06/08/2026

We are excited to announce the Museum will be open 11-4 on Summer Sundays beginning June 14. Plan a trip to explore picturesque Manchester-by-the-Sea, park behind town hall or take the communter rail.

We welcome you to come for a tour, guided or self guided, today11-4 PM.
06/06/2026

We welcome you to come for a tour, guided or self guided, today11-4 PM.

Address

10 Union Street
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
01944

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(978) 526-7230

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