Operating Schedule
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Visitor Info
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Tours, Groups, Exclusive Experiences
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History of Newport and the Mansions
Founded in 1639, Newport was an important port city, a center of the slave trade, a fashionable resort and the summer home of the Gilded Age rich.
What was the Gilded Age?
The Gilded Age was a period of unprecedented change in America. Fortunes were spent on luxuries such as the lavish "summer cottages" of Newport.
Deep Dive into the Show
Learn about the people, places and events depicted in Julian Fellowes' popular historical drama series.
“Inside the Newport Mansions” Gilded Age Conversations
Noted historians and authors share their insights into all aspects of Gilded Age America in this monthly series of interviews with the Preservation Society.
Current Members
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Become a Member
We invite you to become a member of the Preservation Society today. In addition to joining an active community of preservation supporters and advocates, members are offered unlimited access to all open houses.
About Us
Our mission is to protect, preserve, and present the best of Newport County's architectural heritage. Learn more about us and our work.
Wind Farm Federal Appeal: FAQs
The Preservation Society of Newport County is appealing federal agency approval of two massive wind farms off the Rhode Island coast.
Personal Photography on the Grounds
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Commercial Filming or Photography
Museum Rentals & Weddings
Host your wedding, rehearsal dinner, corporate event, or other celebration at our historic museums.
Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry from any location are invited to tour the Newport Mansions as our guests!
Visitors showing proof of residency (driver’s license or other identification with an address) or proof of hospitality employment (business card, employee ID or pay stub) will enjoy free admission June 8-10 at The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, Rosecliff and Green Animals Topiary Garden, and at Chateau-sur-Mer and Kingscote on Sunday and Monday, June 9 and 10.
This offer excludes Chepstow, Hunter House, Beneath The Breakers and The Elms Servant Life, all of which are limited tours that require a timed ticket.
Residents of Jamestown, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton and Little Compton are included in this offer. Free admission is also extended to personnel stationed at Naval Station Newport and their immediate family, as well as students of Salve Regina University. Proof of residence, or a Naval Station Newport or Salve Regina student ID, is required.
Hospitality employees will be admitted for free regardless of residence or place of employment.
To listen to the self-guided audio tour of each mansion, download the free Newport Mansions app to your mobile device and bring your earbuds or earphones.
Fourteen other local organizations are participating in Hospitality Employees & Newport County Days. Specific dates of participation vary as noted below. Please visit websites or call individual attractions for details. Schedule subject to change. Sponsored by Discover Newport.
NEWPORT COUNTY
Fort Adams Trust 401-841-0707 www.fortadams.org Saturday, Sunday & Monday, June 8, 9 & 10 Free admission
Greenvale Vineyards 401-847-3777 www.Greenvale.com Sunday & Monday, June 9 & 10 Complimentary tasting
International Tennis Hall of Fame 401-849-3990 www.TennisFame.com Saturday, Sunday & Monday, June 8, 9 & 10 Free admission
Newport Art Museum 401-619-7983 www.NewportArtMuseum.org Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9 Free admission
Newport Artillery Company & Museum 401-846-8488 www.NewportArtillery.org Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9 Free admission
Newport History Tours 401-841-8770 www.NewportHistoryTours.org Saturday, Sunday & Monday, June 8, 9 & 10 Buy One, Get One Free offer on Newport Historical Society tours. Use code BOGO24 when purchasing online.
Newport Vineyards & Winery 401-848-5161 www.NewportVineyards.com Sunday & Monday, June 9 & 10 50% off beer or wine tasting
Norman Bird Sanctuary 401-846-2577 www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org Sunday & Monday, June 9 & 10 Closed Saturday to the general public Free admission and trail access
Rail Explorers 877-833-8588 www.RailExplorers.net Monday, June 10 20% discount on rail tours
Redwood Library & Athenaeum 401-847-0292 www.RedwoodLibrary.org Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9 Free admission
Rough Point Museum 401-847-8344 www.NewportRestoration.org Saturday, Sunday & Monday, June 8, 9 & 10 Free admission
Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium 401-324-6020 https://savebay.org/aquarium/ Saturday, Sunday & Monday, June 8, 9 & 10 50% off admission
Touro Synagogue 401-847-4794 https://tourosynagogue.org Sunday & Monday, June 9 & 10 Free admission 10 am – 2:30 pm, last tour at 1:45 pm
BRISTOL
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum 401-253-2707 www.Blithewold.org Saturday, Sunday & Monday, June 8, 9 & 10 Free admission
Explore the underground systems that made this great house a marvel of technology for its time.
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.
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.
Learn how several of the historic Newport Mansions embrace modern technology with the use of geothermal climate-control systems, an environmentally sustainable solution.
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This isn’t about baseball! We'll examine the complex lives of Edward J. Berwind’s butlers as labor activism took root during the Gilded Age.
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 also be offered on Thursday, March 13, and Thursday, April 10.
Learn about ongoing preservation work throughout our properties with Director of Museum Affairs and Chief Curator Leslie Jones. Live at Rosecliff and via Zoom.
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.
Enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes look at our conservation studio and the important work that happens there.This program will also be offered Thursday, March 27.
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 is a weeklong celebration of the season, where families can gather to listen to a winter-themed story and create a take-home craft.
This illuminating tour examines select artworks of the ‘idealized’ portrayal and real-life expectations of Gilded Age women throughout The Elms. This program will also be offered on Friday, March 7.
Follow the history and conservation research on the Ladies Reception Room with Conservation Research Fellow Laura Bergemann. This program will also be offered on Wednesday, April 9.
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 also be offered on Friday, April 18.
The guided tour of Marble House will illuminate the French influences that architect Richard Morris Hunt incorporated throughout the mansion. This program will also be offered on Friday, April 25.
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.
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.
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.
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Parking is free onsite at all properties except for Hunter House and The Breakers Stable & Carriage House, where street parking is available.
Answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
Explore the 11 properties under the stewardship of the Preservation Society and open as historic house museums.
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