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Winter Program Series

Lifting the Curtain: Behind the Scenes of Museum Work

With 11 historic properties under our care, the team at the Preservation Society is always at work on something. But much of this work is never seen by the public – until now.

This winter, we are offering small, intimate programs and tours to give visitors the opportunity to learn about ongoing research and projects, gain insights into our collections, and speak directly with our curatorial, conservation and research staff.

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What you need to know

January 23 – April 10, 2025 11:00am – 12:30pm
  • $25 Non-Member Adult
  • $20 Member Adult
See below for a listing of all programs; click on the program title or image for details.
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"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  Rosecliff

Chief Curator’s Choice

February 6, 2025 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Tickets from $10 to $20

Learn about ongoing preservation work throughout our properties with Director of Museum Affairs and Chief Curator Leslie Jones. Live at Rosecliff and via Zoom.

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"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  Preservation Society Headquarters

Iconic Wardrobe of “The Great Gatsby”

February 6, 2025 11:00am – 12:15pm

Tickets from $20 to $25

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.

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"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  The Breakers Stable & Carriage House

Conservation Studio Tour

February 13, 2025 11:00am – 12:30pm

SOLD OUT

Enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes look at our conservation studio and the important work that happens there.

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"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  Chateau-sur-Mer

Going Geothermal at the Mansions

February 26, 2025 11:00am – 12:00pm

SOLD OUT

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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"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  The Elms

Myth, Muse, Mistress: Women as Art at the Elms

February 27, 2025 11:00am – 12:00pm

Tickets from $20 to $25

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.

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"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  The Breakers

Behind the Boiserie: An Intimate Exploration of the Ladies Reception Room at The Breakers

March 6, 2025 11:00am – 12:00pm

Tickets from $20 to $25

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.

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"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  The Elms

Myth, Muse, Mistress: Women as Art at the Elms

March 7, 2025 11:00am – 12:00pm

Tickets from $20 to $25

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.

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Lecture  at  Rosecliff

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.

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"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  Preservation Society Headquarters

Iconic Wardrobe of “The Great Gatsby”

March 13, 2025 11:00am – 12:15pm

Tickets from $20 to $25

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.

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"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  The Breakers

Conserving The Breakers: Exploring the Furniture of A.H. Davenport

March 20, 2025 11:00am – 12:00pm

Tickets from $20 to $25

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.

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"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  Marble House

French Inspiration and American Ambition: The Architectural Practice of Richard Morris Hunt at Marble House

March 21, 2025 11:00am – 12:00pm

Tickets from $20 to $25

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.

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"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  The Breakers Stable & Carriage House

Conservation Studio Tour

March 27, 2025 11:00am – 12:30pm

SOLD OUT

Enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes look at our conservation studio and the important work that happens there.

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"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  Rosecliff

Newport through a New Lens: Treasures of Photography at the Preservation Society

March 27, 2025 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Tickets from $10 to $20

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.

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"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  The Breakers

Behind the Boiserie: An Intimate Exploration of the Ladies Reception Room at The Breakers

April 9, 2025 11:00am – 12:00pm

Tickets from $20 to $25

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.

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Iconic Wardrobe of The Great Gatsby_event cover
"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  Preservation Society Headquarters

Iconic Wardrobe of “The Great Gatsby”

April 10, 2025 11:00am – 12:15pm

Tickets from $20 to $25

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.

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Conserving The Breakers event cover
"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  The Breakers

Conserving The Breakers: Exploring the Furniture of A.H. Davenport

April 18, 2025 11:00am – 12:00pm

Tickets from $20 to $25

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.

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110 West 80 St-4R, NY, NY 10024212 874 3879
"Lifting the Curtain" Program  at  Marble House

French Inspiration and American Ambition: The Architectural Practice of Richard Morris Hunt at Marble House

April 25, 2025 11:00am – 12:00pm

Tickets from $20 to $25

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.

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