Operating Schedule
See which of the mansions are open and when. Search by date or month, or view the full year’s schedule.
Guest Information
View our FAQs, parking information, guidelines and more.
Tours, Groups, Exclusive Experiences
Explore our various tour types to find what’s best for you and your group.
Accessibility
See specific information about access at each house and property.
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.
Become a Member
We invite you to become a member of the Preservation Society today.
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.
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
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.
Built 1883National Historic Landmark
Isaac Bell House is one of the finest surviving examples of shingle-style architecture in the country. Designed by McKim, Mead & White, it blends international and American influences into a distinctive Gilded Age style. With minimal furnishings, the house allows its innovative interior and exterior design to take center stage —highlighting the craftsmanship, natural materials and open layout that make it architecturally significant.
Visit Isaac Bell House from the comfort of your own home
Considered very modern in its time, Isaac Bell House still fascinates anyone who appreciates creative architecture.
Original Builder
Isaac Bell
Architect
McKim, Mead and White
Construction dates
1883
Ownership transferred to the Preservation Society
1994
Special rates available for groups of 20 or more adults and 10 or more students.
Visitors must bring their own smart device with earbuds/headsets and download the free Newport Mansions tour app before your visit. Printed scripts are available at most mansions and staff appreciate your questions.
Download the App
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.
Partners in Preservation
Take your place at the table and in society with an unforgettable Gilded Age–inspired experience at Marble House. This exclusive package invites you and nine guests to enjoy a personal guided tour followed by an elegant terrace lunch overlooking the Atlantic, in the very setting where Alva Vanderbilt entertained, strategized, and advanced her bold social and political ambitions.Begin with a personal tour of Marble House, where your group will explore the architectural splendor, social drama, and behind-the-scenes stories of one of Newport’s most legendary homes. You will discover how Alva used spectacle, hospitality, and setting to establish her place at the top of society, much like the ambitious heroines of today’s period drama, The Gilded Age.Following the tour, step onto the covered terrace for a relaxed private lunch with sweeping ocean views. From your table, gaze toward the iconic Chinese Tea House, where Alva gathered with fellow suffrage leaders and helped shape strategy for the movement. It is history, hospitality, and a dash of suffrage-era swagger.Whether you are celebrating a milestone or claiming your own moment to preside in grand style, this is more than lunch, it is your chance to host like a legend.Experience Includes:
A 2-hour experience.Scheduling: Date to be mutually agreed upon. 60-day advance notice of date request required. Subject to vendor availability. Not redeemable for cash. Unless stated otherwise, items must be redeemed by May 2027. Weekend availability may be limited.STARTING BID: $1,000Bid Increments: $200Fair Market Value: $5,000
Exclusive personal tour of Marble House with a dedicated guide for up to ten guests.
Terrace lunch for ten under the covered awning with lunch service.
FAQ
