Operating Schedule
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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
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Commercial Filming or Photography
Museum Rentals & Weddings
Host your wedding, rehearsal dinner, corporate event, or other celebration at our historic museums.
With guest emcee Will Gilbert, Co-Host of “The Rhode Show”
Get ready for an unforgettable night at the 2025 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Vintner Dinner, where culinary artistry meets world-class wine — all under the guidance of the legendary Marcus Samuelsson and our valued sponsors Kobrand Corp. and Buglioni Wines! Each dish will be thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines courtesy of these sponsors, whose world-class selections will elevate every bite and sip.
Set in the stunning Rosecliff Ballroom, this elegant dinner will be elevated by the presence of Mariano Buglioni, a third-generation winemaker. This evening promises an unforgettable culinary experience of wine and food in an atmosphere of timeless elegance.
Marcus Samuelsson is an acclaimed chef, restaurateur, author and television personality, celebrated for his vibrant, globally inspired cuisine. Born in Ethiopia and raised in Sweden, Samuelsson rose to international fame with his Harlem restaurant Red Rooster, which has become a culinary and cultural landmark. An eight-time James Beard Award winner and familiar face on shows like “Top Chef Masters,” “Chopped” and “No Passport Required,” Samuelsson is known for his passion for blending diverse culinary traditions and his commitment to community and storytelling through food.
Chef Samuelsson will open the evening with a signature first course, setting the tone for a night of extraordinary dishes.
You’ll also savor the culinary creations of:
Chef Kevin Des Chenes
Chef Kev D is a celebrated private chef to the stars and a charismatic fan favorite thanks to his appearances on “The Today Show,” “Beat Bobby Flay” and as a finalist on “The Great Food Truck Race.” With over 25 years in hospitality — including executive chef roles at 156 Bistro, Centro Martini and Washington Square Tavern — he’s built a reputation for culinary excellence and creativity.
Chef Terence Feury
Executive Chef of Ocean House with more than 25 years in the industry, Feury honed his craft at prestigious establishments such as Le Bernardin in New York City, and led top-tier kitchens like Forty 1° North, Fork and Striped Bass in Philadelphia, Tavro 13 in New Jersey and The Ritz Carlton in Washington, D.C. He’s been recognized with honors like Best Chef by Philadelphia Magazine, a James Beard Best Chef: Mid Atlantic finalist, and multiple Rising Star awards, including one from Restaurant Hospitality and another from StarChefs.com.
Chef Adam Young
Founder and head pastry chef of Sift Bake Shop, Young previously spent six transformative years as Executive Pastry Chef at the prestigious Ocean House. In 2018, he won Food Network’s Best Baker in America and was named CT’s Best Pastry Chef. Young is also an author — having published “Adam Young’s Sift Cookbook” — and a familiar face on the Food Network as a guest judge on shows like “Holiday Gingerbread Showdown” and “Chopped Sweets.”
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.
Mark your calendar for these fun, artistic and educational events this fall at the Newport Mansions!
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.
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.
Newport County residents are invited to visit the Newport Mansions as our guests.
See and hear how the other half lived. This tour will highlight the stories of some of the men and women who worked to service the social whirl of Newport during the Gilded Age. Tour will be offered starting mid-November 2026.
A cozy fall evening full of fun and games for Young Patrons!
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 access to 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.*
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.
Join us for this annual tradition of celebrating the holidays with our members!
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 the Newport Mansions. 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.
Join us for an elegant celebration filled with festive cheer, fine dining, and dancing in one of Newport’s most iconic settings.
Three days of fun and educational seminars, tastings, dinners and the fan-favorite Sunday Brunch await you at Rosecliff! Save the Date: September 17-19, 2027
Download our tour app before your visit and bring your earbuds.
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
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
