Museums in Newport, RI

Rose Island Lighthouse is located on the New England coast in Newport, Rhode Island. Built in 1869, it now serves as a is a working lighthouse just minut

Get a glimpse into the lavish lives of the Gilded Age elite through this unique collection of historic house museums. The Preservation Society of Newpo

Newport Restoration Foundation’s Whitehorne House Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated to displaying and exploring the artistry, history, a

The Naval War College Museum interprets the history of the Navy in Narragansett Bay. Permanent exhibits interpret naval activities in the region from t

A good starting point for visitors, this museum uses graphics, historic photographs and audiovisual programs to tell the story of Newport.A good starting poi

Once the Press Headquarters for the 12-Metre era of the America's Cup in Newport, the historic property is now home to a state-of-the-art museum experien

“More of an Art Museum than a Car Museum,” we celebrate the Machine Age, when art and automobiles came together. With access to more than 200 of the mo

The Elms was the summer residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind of Philadelphia and New York. Mr. Berwind made his fortune in the coal industry.

The Breakers is the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial pre-eminence in the Gilded Age. It w

The NMAI is currently closed to due renovations, opening in the late Spring. Please check back for additional information at that time. The National Museum

Rough Point is a mansion and a museum with an extensive collection of fine and decorative arts and a sprawling historic landscape with panoramic views of t

Dedicated in 1763, this is the oldest synagogue in the United States.Dedicated in 1763, this is the oldest synagogue in the United Stat

Timed ticket required. Purchase in advance. Guide-led tours at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm & 4:30 pm. Hunter House is a National Histor