Operating Schedule
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Guest Information
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Tours, Groups, Exclusive Experiences
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Accessibility
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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.
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Premium Memberships
We invite you to join these exclusive levels of membership for patrons interested in enhanced access and benefits at the Preservation Society.
Current Members
As a member, you can enjoy unlimited general admission to our properties and do not need tickets. Simply bring your membership card for admission.
Membership FAQs
Membership gives you free, unlimited access to regular guided and audio tours at all Newport Mansions properties.
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.
Group Tour Information
Bring your adult or student group to tour the Newport Mansions at a discounted rate.
Group Visit Request Form
Please complete the request form and submit. Completing this form serves as a group visit request and is not a confirmed reservation.
Personal Photography on the Grounds
Rent our museums for commercial photography & videography, TV production, and wedding photography.
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. Tour times may vary. See the event webpage for details.
For the first time in the 130-year history of The Breakers, the private third-floor family space occupied by generations of Vanderbilts is open for public tours. Tour times may vary. See the event webpage for details.
The Preservation Society of Newport County is getting into the Spirit of 2026 with an insightful exhibition, theatrical performances bringing Newport’s Revolutionary history to life, programs for children and a series of lectures by leading voices in the field of American history and arts.
To mark the U.S. Semiquincentennial, "Revolution Reimagined: Evolving Stories from Newport’s Past" explores Newport’s vital role in the American Revolution through the lens of myth and memory. Exhibition is included with admission to Rosecliff.
Learn about our latest exhibition, “Revolution Reimagined: Evolving Stories from Newport’s Past,” with a guided tour led by one of the primary collaborators on the exhibition. Offered on select dates.
Mark your calendar for these fun, artistic and educational events this fall at the Newport Mansions!
In an exclusive for our members, Director of Museum Affairs & Chief Curator Leslie Jones and Chief Conservator Patty Miller will give a wide-ranging update on the state of the Preservation Society collections.
Join Preservation Society Archives Fellow Grace Acton to learn about Chepstow’s ties to America’s founding families. Thursday, October 8 & 15 only.
Get into the spirit of the season with a history-based lecture presented by critically acclaimed history podcaster ("Lore") and bestselling author Aaron Mahnke.
Witches and vampires, angels and princesses, skeletons and superheroes, get ready! There’s big Halloween fun for the family at Newport’s biggest mansion.
This November, the Newport Symposium offers a series of lectures and tours examining the origins and legacy of art, architecture, landscape and design in the United States. Registration is now open.
Jeff Curtis, Director of Gardens & Landscapes, will provide a tour of the greenhouse and discuss how the work done there provides thousands of bedding plants and cut flowers for our historic properties.
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A Newport Songbook brings Newport’s musical heritage to life through 19th century performances, local composers, and songs connected to the city’s theaters, salons, and celebrated residents.
This outdoor spectacle of holiday lights will dazzle and delight you! The 13-acre landscape of The Breakers turns into a wonderland of color and light. Includes tour of the lavishly decorated rooms inside the house. Open on select evenings through the season. Includes access to The Breakers interior during the same visit. *Timed admissions every half-hour from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. House and ground will close at 8:00 pm.* Tickets on sale now!
A great Newport tradition! See the magnificent mansions of the Gilded Age dressed in their festive holiday finery. It’s the most spectacular time of the year at these awe-inspiring historic houses.
Looking for something new to put on your door this holiday season? The Preservation Society's Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop returns with plenty of unique ideas.
Learn how the magic of holiday decorating comes together at Newport's largest and most popular mansion. Tour will be offered on Thursdays, December 10 and December 17.
All Preservation Society members are invited to enjoy an evening of live music, food and good company! Tickets Available Now!
This exclusive one-night-only event at The Breakers features Skylark’s acclaimed musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, narrated by Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actress Christine Baranski.Member Tickets on Sale: October 20, 2026 Public Tickets on Sale: October 22, 2026
Join us for an elegant celebration filled with festive cheer, fine dining, and dancing in one of Newport’s most iconic settings. Member Tickets on sale October 7, 2026 Public Ticket Sales open October 13, 2026
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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.
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Partners in Preservation
Morph Hospitality
Author, “Flavors of my World” & “Chaat” Two-time “Tournament of Champions” winner, “Chopped” judge, Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl”
CKD Productions & Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Culinary Director
Author, “Beyond My Chef Coat” Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” and “Great Food Truck Race,” “Today” Show, NBC “Celebrity Cooking Showdown” winner
Sparrow Restaurant, New Milford, Connecticut
Four time “Chopped” champion, Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions,” “Guy’s Grocery Games”
Sift Bake Shop, Mix, ATY Bar & Bonbons
Author, “Sift Cookbook” Best Baker in America, Food Network; Best Pastry Chef in Connecticut, Connecticut Restaurant Association; Food Network’s “Chopped Sweets” judge
