This 21-room Federal home is decked out with fine furnishings and decorative pieces from the region. Collections of portraits, silver, needlework, toys and clocks are all on display, not to mention the impressive Asian collection from Newburyport's early Chinese trade. The museum offers guided tours, exhibits, special events and lectures.
Cushing House Museum & Garden
Massachusetts
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