Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of The Preservation Society of Newport County. We have several different membership levels. Become a member or renew your current membership online by clicking on one of the links below. You may also call our membership office at 401-847-1000 ext. 111.
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Membership Options
In addition to the regular membership categories listed below, we now also are offering these special options. For more information and to purchase these options, please contact our Membership Associate, Shannon Dowling at (401) 847-1000 ext. 111, or email
Membership Plus Upgrade - $35 Add on
For an additional fee of $35 you are able to bring one guest per visit free when added to any Standard Membership.
Member must accompany the free guest.
Military - $15 discount on Individual, Dual or Household Memberships
For active, reserve or retired military with valid military ID.
Standard Memberships
Benefits of Standard Membership
• One membership card granting free & unlimited admission to regular tours for one year
• Discounts on admission to The Elms Servant Life Tour & the new Beneath The Breakers Tour
• 10% discount in our Newport Mansions Stores & exclusive member sales
• Invitations for FREE members only programs
• Savings on events, lectures and films
• Discount on Newport Harbor tours
• The Preservation Society’s Monthly E-gram
• The Newport Gazette and the Annual Report delivered electronically
Student--$35 (fully tax-deductible)
Standard benefits for one student. Copy of a valid student ID required.
Individual--$55 (fully tax-deductible)
Standard benefits for one adult
Dual--$80 (fully tax-deductible)
Standard benefits for two adults living in the same household, no children
Household--$95 (fully tax-deductible)
Standard benefits for two adults and all children ages 6-17 in the same household
Premium Memberships
Benefits of Premium Membership
• New! Free admission and/or discounts to museums participating in North American Reciprocal Museums program (NARM) www.narmassociation.org
• New! Free PLUS upgrade (one guest free per visit)
• One membership card granting free & unlimited admission to regular tours for one year
• Discounts to The Elms Servant Life Tour & the new Beneath The Breakers Tour
• Limited single-use guest admission passes
• 10% discount in our Newport Mansions Stores & exclusive members sales
• Invitations for the FREE members only programs
• Invitation to & savings on events, lectures and films
• Discount on Newport Harbor tours
• The Preservation Society’s Monthly E-gram
• The Newport Gazette and The Annual Report delivered electronically
• Opportunity to rent a Preservation Society venue for a private function
Steward--$250 ($180 is tax-deductible)
Benefits of Premium Membership
Four (4) single-use guest admission passes
Patron --$500 ($395 is tax-deductible)
Benefits of Premium Membership
Six (6) single-use guest admission passes
Recognition in Annual Report
Benefactor--$1,000 ($825 is tax-deductible)
Benefits of Premium Membership
Ten (10) single-use guest admission passes
Recognition in Annual Report
Holiday Gift of Membership Sale
Throughout the month of December, Preservation Society members can buy half price gift memberships at the following prices:
Individual: $27.50 ($55 value)
Dual: $40.00 ($80 value)
Household: $47.50 ($95 value)
Your gift recipient(s) will enjoy:
• Free and unlimited admission to regular tours at all 11 historic properties for one year
• Discounts on The Elms Servant Life Tour and Beneath the Breakers Tour
• 10% discount in our Newport Mansions Stores
• And more!
How can I purchase a Gift of Membership this holiday season?
In Person: Visit our office at 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840.
By Mail: Print and complete this form and mail with payment to the Membership Office, 424 Bellevue Ave, Newport RI 02840.
By Phone: Call 401-847-1000 ext.111, M-F 9 am- 5 pm.
Please note: In-person gift of membership sales will only be available at the Preservation Society headquarters located at 424 Bellevue Avenue, not at any other location.
If you have any questions, please contact our Membership Associate, Shannon Dowling at sdowling@newportmansions.org or 401-847-1000 x111.
Have questions about membership? Read the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
For more information or questions about higher level membership, please contact Membership Associate Shannon Dowling, (401) 847-1000 ext. 111 or email