Operating Schedule


Some of the Preservation Society's properties are open seasonally, so please check the schedule below to determine which properties will be open at the time of your planned visit.   All properties are closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Schedule is subject to change.  Call (401) 847-1000 for more information.


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OCTOBER 13 - NOVEMBER 19

The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Marble House and Rosecliff
Open Daily

The Breakers opens at 9 am, all others open at 10 am.  Last tour admission at all houses is at 4 pm, houses and grounds close at 5 pm.

On October 28, Rosecliff will open for tours at 12 p.m.

On November 14, Rosecliff will be closed for a special event.

The Elms Rooftop and Behind-the-Scenes Tour offered daily, on the hour. Space is limited.  Reservations strongly encouraged, by calling 401-847-0478.



NOVEMBER 20 - JANUARY 3, 2010
Christmas at the Newport Mansions

The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House
Open daily and decorated for the holidays

The Breakers opens at 9 am, all others open at 10 am.  Last tour admission at all houses is at 4 pm, houses and grounds close at 5 pm.

On Christmas Eve, last tour admission at all houses is at 3 pm. 
All properties closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

The Elms Rooftop and Behind-the-Scenes Tour offered daily, on the hour. Space is limited.  Reservations strongly encouraged, by calling 401-847-0478.

Holiday Evenings at The Breakers
Saturday, November 28 and December 5, 12 and 26
6 pm to 8 pm

Holiday Evening Duet:  The Elms and Marble House
Saturday, December 19
6 pm to 9 pm


2010 Schedule

JANUARY 4 – APRIL 2
 
The Breakers
Open Daily
House opens at 10 am, last tour admission at 4 pm, house and grounds close at 5 pm.

Marble House & The Elms
Open weekends and holidays, and daily February 16 - 19 for Newport Winter Festival.
Houses open at 10 am, last tour admission at 4 pm, houses and grounds close at 5 pm.

Guided tours offered every half hour at all three houses during the winter season. 




APRIL 3 - MAY 7

The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Marble House and Rosecliff
Open Daily 

The Breakers opens at 9 am, all others open at 10 am.  Last tour admission at all houses is at 5 pm, houses and grounds close at 6 pm.

The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House are self-guided audio tours.

Special note:  Rosecliff will be closed until 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 3 for the Preservation Society's annual Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch. 

The Elms Rooftop and Behind-the-Scenes Tour offered daily, on the hour. Space is limited.  Reservations strongly encouraged, by calling 401-847-0478.


MAY 8 - JUNE 25

The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Marble House, Rosecliff, Green Animals Topiary Garden and Kingscote
Open Daily

Hunter House, Isaac Bell House, Chepstow and The Breakers Children's Cottage  
Open weekends and holidays

The Breakers opens at 9 am, all others open at 10 am.  Last tour admission is at 5 pm, except Hunter House, Isaac Bell House and Chepstow, where last tour admission is at 4:30 p.m.  Houses and grounds close at 6 p.m.
 
The Brayton estate house at Green Animals is open for tours weekends and holidays only.  The topiary garden is open daily.

Tours of Hunter House and Isaac Bell House are offered hourly, on the hour.  Kingscote tours are offered every 30 minutes.  Chepstow tours are available hourly, on the hour, by reservation.  For Chepstow tours, please call 401-847-1000 ext. 165.

The Elms Rooftop and Behind-the-Scenes Tour offered daily, on the hour. Space is limited.  Reservations strongly encouraged, by calling 401-847-0478.



JUNE 26 - SEPTEMBER 6 (Labor Day)

The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Marble House, Rosecliff, Green Animals Topiary Garden, Kingscote, Hunter House, Isaac Bell House and Chepstow

The Breakers opens at 9 am, all others open at 10 am.  Last tour admission at The Breakers is at 6 pm, and house and grounds close at 7 pm.  Last tour admission at all other houses is at 5 pm, except Hunter House, Isaac Bell House and Chepstow, where last tour admission is at 4:30 p.m.  Houses and grounds close at 6 p.m.

Reservations required for Chepstow tours only by calling 401-847-1000 ext 165.

Tours of Hunter House, Isaac Bell House and Chepstow are offered hourly, on the half hour, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Kingscote tours are available every 30 minutes, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Brayton estate house at Green Animals is open for tours weekends and holidays only.  The topiary garden is open daily.

The Elms Rooftop and Behind-the-Scenes Tour offered daily, on the hour. Space is limited.  Reservations strongly encouraged, by calling 401-847-0478.

Newport Flower Show, June 25-27. Rosecliff will be closed on Thursday, June 24 in preparation for the Newport Flower Show.  From June 25-27, Rosecliff accessible with  Newport Flower Show ticket only--regular mansion tickets may be upgraded to include the Newport Flower Show, but there will be no guided tours of Rosecliff.


 


SEPTEMBER 7 - OCTOBER 11

The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Marble House, Rosecliff, Green Animals Topiary Garden and Kingscote
Open Daily

Hunter House and Isaac Bell House
Open weekends and holidays

The Breakers opens at 9 am, all others open at 10 am.  Last tour admission at all houses is at 5 pm, except at Hunter House and Isaac Bell House, where last tour admission is at 4:30 p.m.  Houses and grounds close at 6 pm.

On September 25 & 26, Marble House will be closed except for Wine and Food Festival attendees.

The Brayton estate house at Green Animals is open for tours weekends and holidays only.  The topiary garden is open daily.

Tours of Hunter House and Isaac Bell House are offered hourly, on the hour.  Kingscote tours are available every 30 minutes.


The Elms Rooftop and Behind-the-Scenes Tour offered daily, on the hour. Space is limited.  Reservations strongly encouraged, by calling 401-847-0478.

Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival, September 24 to 26



OCTOBER 12 - NOVEMBER 19

The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Marble House and Rosecliff
Open Daily

The Breakers opens at 9 am, with last tour admission at 5 p.m.  House and grounds close at 6 p.m.
All others open at 10 am with last tour admission at 4 pm.  Houses and grounds close at 5 pm.

The Elms Rooftop and Behind-the-Scenes Tour offered daily, on the hour. Space is limited.  Reservations strongly encouraged, by calling 401-847-0478.



November 20 - January 2, 2011
Christmas at the Newport Mansions


The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House
Open daily and decorated for the holidays

The Breakers opens at 9 am, with last tour admission at 5 pm.  House and grounds close at 6 pm.
All other houses open at 10 am, with last tour admission at 4 pm. Houses and grounds close at 5 pm.

On Christmas Eve, last tour admission at all houses is at 3 pm. 
All properties closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

The Elms Rooftop and Behind-the-Scenes Tour offered daily, on the hour. Space is limited.  Reservations strongly encouraged, by calling 401-847-0478.

Holiday Evenings at The Breakers
Saturdays, November 27, December 4 and 11
6 pm to 8 pm

Holiday Evening Duet:  The Elms and Marble House
Saturday, December 18
6 pm to 9 pm



NEWPORT MANSIONS is a registered trademark of The Preservation Society of Newport County. Our tickets should not be presented at any other mansion in Newport except The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, Chepstow, The Elms, Green Animals Topiary Garden, Hunter House, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote, Marble House, and Rosecliff.