Suggestions for Museum near Newport

Raquel M. • July 29, 2015Amazing! So beautiful and the Irish place there the food was amazing and affordable! Def going back!

Jessica B. • May 8, 2016The staff is so friendly and informative. We had a blast. Our 7 year old was engaged and excited as were we. Good for all ages!

Foodie P. • January 20, 2013The art collection is modest but well-displayed; the house itself is worth the visit!

Mat • April 9, 2012Wonderful store aand a great museum of the city's early history!

Cultural Studios • September 14, 2012Richard Upjohn designed Kingscote for George Noble Jones. Don't miss Stanford White's mahogany dining room with Tiffany glass.

Robert F. • June 25, 2019110% worth it. I’m not a big “let’s walk through someone’s house” person, but this was great!

Kevin W. • July 27, 2014This is my favorite of the smaller houses you can tour. It's the first real "Summer Cottage" in Newport.

Julius T. • August 8, 2015Really super cool. Help yourself to walk around the place and check the old ass yacht in the warehouse

Grace F. • June 22, 2017Amazing collection..not the most famous but it's so hard to see these originals.

Julia S. • May 17, 2016OUTSTANDING! Guided Audio Tour was informative and interesting and the House itself was just amazing (if you like it gilded and over the top yet tasteful).

eric b. • November 20, 2020Beautiful historic home with neat grounds overlooking the ocean. Be sure to check out the faux-Chinese pavilion.

Joanie S. • October 11, 2014Beautiful grounds, great history, and well decorated in period designs.

Jeiran H. • October 24, 2015One of the best large mansions to visit. Can't believe they were going to tear it down. The conservatory is my favorite room

James C. • April 30, 2016Beautiful grounds and building. Amazing history to see and hear about.

Todd A W. • October 28, 2014A wonderful walk through history for adults and kids to enjoy and learn!! I highly recommend this place as a stop while in Newport. Remember to leave a donation, please!!

Andrew L. • September 29, 2012Good photo opportunity by the pier.

Tim S. • June 15, 2023Nice car, but very few of them. The place is small. We toured it in about 30 minutes. The docents practically harangue you!

US Navy • November 8, 2011Located on the southern end of Coasters Harbor Island, this official Navy museum showcases the history of the Navy in Narragansett Bay. www.usnwc.edu/museum www.facebook.com/navalwarcollegemuseum

Cultural Studios • September 14, 2012One of the soap opera scandals of the Gilded Age was Alva Vanderbilt's divorce from William Vanderbilt. She moved in to Belcourt Castle with Oliver Belmont, who kept his horses in the dining room.