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Beneath The Breakers Tour
Daily
10:00am
Explore the underground systems that made this great house a marvel of technology for its time.
The Breakers Third Floor Preservation in Progress Tour
Daily
2:00pm
For the first time in the 129-year history of The Breakers, the private third-floor family space occupied by generations of Vanderbilts is open for public tours.
Lifting the Curtain: Behind the Scenes of Museum Work
January 23 – April 10, 2025
11:00am – 12:30pm
This series of programs, listed below, offers glimpses into the work that happens behind the scenes at the Newport Mansions, including curatorial, conservation, preservation, historical research and interpretation.
Members-Only Guide-Led Tour of Marble House
February 1 – 2, 2025
9:30am – 10:45am
Here's a special opportunity for Preservation Society members to learn from an expert guide about one of the Gilded Age's greatest houses.
This tour will be given on January 25, 26, February 1, 2, 8 & 9.
SOLD OUT
Iconic Wardrobe of “The Great Gatsby”
February 6, 2025
11:00am – 12:15pm
Get an exclusive close-up look at two of the costumes worn in the 1974 film adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," guided by our textile conservator and one of our research fellows.
SOLD OUT for February 6. This program will also be offered on March 13 & April 10.
Chief Curator’s Choice
February 6, 2025
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Learn about ongoing preservation work throughout our properties with Director of Museum Affairs and Chief Curator Leslie Jones. Live at Rosecliff and via Zoom.
Member Trip to Boston: A Journey Through History and Culture
February 7, 2025
8:00am – 5:30pm
Treat yourself to a memorable day of cultural enrichment and architectural wonders in the heart of Boston. The itinerary invites members to explore the city’s hidden gems and iconic landmarks while connecting with fellow enthusiasts.
SOLD OUT
Members-Only Guide-Led Tour of Marble House
February 8 – 9, 2025
9:30am – 10:45am
Here's a special opportunity for Preservation Society members to learn from an expert guide about one of the Gilded Age's greatest houses.
This tour will be given on January 25, 26, February 1, 2, 8 & 9.
SOLD OUT
Conservation Studio Tour
February 13, 2025
11:00am – 12:30pm
Enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes look at our conservation studio and the important work that happens there.
SOLD OUT
Servant Life Tour
Daily
10 am and 2 pm
Beginning February 15. See and hear how the other half lived. This tour will highlight the stories of some of the men and women who worked to service the social whirl of Newport during the Gilded Age.
WinterFest 2025
February 17 – 21, 2025
10:30am – 12:00pm
WinterFest is a weeklong celebration of the season, where families can gather to listen to a winter-themed story and create a take-home craft.
Going Geothermal at the Mansions
February 26, 2025
11:00am – 12:00pm
Learn how several of the historic Newport Mansions embrace modern technology with the use of geothermal climate-control systems, an environmentally sustainable solution.
SOLD OUT
Myth, Muse, Mistress: Women as Art at the Elms
February 27, 2025
11:00am – 12:00pm
This illuminating tour examines select artworks of the ‘idealized’ portrayal and real-life expectations of Gilded Age women throughout The Elms.
This program will be offered on February 27 & March 7.
Behind the Boiserie: An Intimate Exploration of the Ladies Reception Room at The Breakers
March 6, 2025
11:00am – 12:00pm
Follow the history and conservation research on the Ladies Reception Room at The Breakers, a highly significant but often overlooked space.
This program will be offered on March 6 & April 9.
Gilded Age Orchestra of Newport Musical Program
March 6, 2025
6:00pm
Join Historic Music of Newport's Gilded Age Orchestra as we celebrate the diverse musical history of Newport and the Gilded Age.
Myth, Muse, Mistress: Women as Art at the Elms
March 7, 2025
11:00am – 12:00pm
This illuminating tour examines select artworks of the ‘idealized’ portrayal and real-life expectations of Gilded Age women throughout The Elms.
This program will be offered on February 27 & March 7.
Members-Only Conservator’s Choice Lecture
March 11, 2025
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Learn about the preservation work and research taking place on The Breakers third floor from Chief Conservator Patricia Miller and Textile Conservator Heather Hodge.
Iconic Wardrobe of “The Great Gatsby”
March 13, 2025
11:00am – 12:15pm
Get an exclusive close-up look at two of the costumes worn in the 1974 film adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," guided by our textile conservator and one of our research fellows.
This program will be offered on February 6 (sold out), March 13 & April 10.
Conserving The Breakers: Exploring the Furniture of A.H. Davenport
March 20, 2025
11:00am – 12:00pm
Learn about the ongoing research into and conservation of the furniture on the third floor of The Breakers, which opened to the public for the first time last year.
SOLD OUT for March 20. This program will also be offered on April 18.
French Inspiration and American Ambition: The Architectural Practice of Richard Morris Hunt at Marble House
March 21, 2025
11:00am – 12:00pm
The guided tour of Marble House will illuminate the French influences that architect Richard Morris Hunt incorporated throughout the mansion.
SOLD OUT for March 21. This program will also be offered on April 25.
Conservation Studio Tour
March 27, 2025
11:00am – 12:30pm
Enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes look at our conservation studio and the important work that happens there.
SOLD OUT
Newport through a New Lens: Treasures of Photography at the Preservation Society
March 27, 2025
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Curator of Collections Dr. Nicole Williams will offer a close look at rarely seen treasures of Gilded Age photography from the Preservation Society’s archives. Live at Rosecliff and via Zoom.
The Newport Piccolo Simposio: Italian Influence in Newport
April 3, 2025
8:30am – 5:30pm
Founded in 1993, the Newport Symposium has been an annual convening of fine and decorative arts experts and enthusiasts from across the country and the world. Attendees listen to stimulating lectures, experience behind-the-scenes study opportunities and gather to network and discuss the future of our history.
Behind the Boiserie: An Intimate Exploration of the Ladies Reception Room at The Breakers
April 9, 2025
11:00am – 12:00pm
Follow the history and conservation research on the Ladies Reception Room at The Breakers, a highly significant but often overlooked space.
This program will be offered on March 6 & April 9.
Iconic Wardrobe of “The Great Gatsby”
April 10, 2025
11:00am – 12:15pm
Get an exclusive close-up look at two of the costumes worn in the 1974 film adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," guided by our textile conservator and one of our research fellows.
This program will be offered on February 6 (sold out), March 13 & April 10.
Conserving The Breakers: Exploring the Furniture of A.H. Davenport
April 18, 2025
11:00am – 12:00pm
Learn about the ongoing research into and conservation of the furniture on the third floor of The Breakers, which opened to the public for the first time last year.
This program will be offered on March 20 (sold out) & April 18.
French Inspiration and American Ambition: The Architectural Practice of Richard Morris Hunt at Marble House
April 25, 2025
11:00am – 12:00pm
The guided tour of Marble House will illuminate the French influences that architect Richard Morris Hunt incorporated throughout the mansion.
This program will be offered on March 21 (sold out) & April 25.
The Newport Flower Show: “A Floral Fair”
June 20 – 22, 2025
Themed “A Floral Fair,” the 29th annual Show will combine the elegance of a Gilded Age fête with the good cheer of a summer county fair.
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
September 19 – 21, 2025
Thank you to all of our sponsors, guests and volunteers for another successful Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival. See you next year for the 20th annual festival, September 19-21, 2025, at Rosecliff. Become a Preservation Society member and receive early access to purchase 2025 tickets before they become available to the general public.