Operating Schedule
May 11 - June 28, 2013
The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Marble House, Rosecliff, Green Animals & Kingscote
Open daily
Christmas at the Newport Mansions
November 23, 2013 to January 1, 2014
The glitter of gold and the sparkle of silver will dazzle you as you tour
three magnificent mansions decked out in Yuletide finery. Music, tours,
and spectacular decorations highlight the celebration of Christmas at
the Newport Mansions.
The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House--three National Historic
Landmarks and icons of the Gilded Age in America--are filled with
thousands of poinsettias, fresh flowers, evergreens and wreaths.
Decorated trees reflecting individual room decor anchor many of the
magnificent spaces. Dining
tables set with period silver and china complete the elegant setting.
And windows of each mansion are lit with individual white candles, in
keeping with the colonial tradition.
We invite you to make holiday memories with your family by visiting The
Breakers, The Elms and Marble House this holiday season.
All three houses will be decorated and open daily for tours from
Saturday, November 23 through Wednesday, January 1, 2014. The Breakers
opens daily at 9 a.m., The Elms and Marble House open at 10 a.m. The
last tour admission at all three houses is at 4 p.m., and the houses
& grounds close at 5 p.m.
Please note, on Christmas Eve, December 24, the last tour admission at
all 3 houses will be at 3 p.m. Houses are closed on Thanksgiving and
Christmas Day.
Winter Passport ticket providing daytime admission to all 3 houses is
$28 for adults, $9 for children 6-17. Children under 6 are admitted
free.
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Holiday Evenings at the Newport Mansions
 Don't miss Holiday Evenings at the Newport Mansions for an extra special and unique experience. Enjoy live holiday music and light refreshments as you stroll through softly lit rooms, taking in the ambience of a Gilded Age holiday.
6 pm to 8 pm
Holiday Evening Duet: The Elms & Marble House
Saturday, December 21
6 pm to 9 pm
Holiday Evening admission:
Members $25 in advance, $30 day of event
Non-members $28 in advance, $35 day of event
Children 6-17 $10
Please note: Advance purchase price tickets for Holiday Evenings are available online until midnight on the previous day. On the day of the event, if tickets are still available, they may be purchased in person at the Preservation Society's office at 424 Bellevue Avenue until 6 p.m., or at The Breakers. Please call (401) 847-1000 to inquire about availability of tickets on performance dates.
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Visit With Santa Claus
The jolly old elf will visit each of the mansions during December.
Bring your children and your camera! Eggnog and cookies will be served. Included in regular daytime admission.
The jolly old elf will visit each of the mansions during December. Bring your children and your camera! Eggnog and cookies will be served. Included in regular daytime admission.
Sunday, December 8 - The Breakers - Noon to 3 pm
Sunday, December 15 - Marble House - Noon to 3 pm
Sunday, December 22 - The Elms - Noon to 3 pm
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Holiday Dinner Dance at The Breakers
Saturday, December 21, 2013
The Breakers
7 p.m.
Ring in the season at our annual holiday dinner dance in the Great Hall of The Breakers.
Advance reservations required.
Ticket information TBA.
Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff
Be a part of the classic holiday tale as you follow Island Moving Co.'s dazzling performers through the spectacular setting of Newport's most romantic mansion.
For more information & tickets:
www.islandmovingco.org
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