Museums Around Newport

The Doll Museum
Collection of antique and modern dolls dating from the eighteenth century to today.

The Newport Mansions
Relive Newport's Gilded Age at the Breakers, the Elms, Marble House, Rosecliff, Chateau-sur-Mer, and others.

The International Tennis Hall of Fame
Dynamic self-guided tour presents a chronology of the sport's rich history, from its origins up to today's superstars.

International Yacht Restoration School
Organization devoted to the preservation of historic watercraft. The school's collection of restored boats are available for use.

Museum of Newport History
Provides an engaging introduction to the rich history, architecture, and people of one of America's most historic cities.

Thames Science Center
Science exhibits and programs for children.

Touro Synagogue
Tour America's oldest synagogue, another of Newport's architectural jewels.

Museum of Yachting
10,000 square foot collection of yachts, artifacts and exhibits. Located at Fort Adams State Park, overlooking the harbor.

The National Museum of American Illustration
Drawings and paintings created for reproduction in books, advertisements, art prints, and periodicals, by artists such as Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth, and Jessie Willcox Smith. Located in the mansion Vernon Court.

Naval War College Museum
Exhibits on the history of naval warfare and the history of Narragansett Bay.

Newport Art Museum
Museum in three buildings on a three-acre campus, showcasing historic and contemporary visual arts of the highest quality with an emphasis on the rich artistic heritage of Newport and southeastern New England.

Redwood Library and Athenaeum
The oldest lending library in America. Museum showcases paintings, antique books.