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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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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 has appealed federal agency approval of two massive wind farms off the Rhode Island coast.
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We invite you to become a member of the Preservation Society today. In addition to joining an active community of preservation supporters and advocates, members are offered unlimited access to all open general admission properties.
1 Adult & 1 Guest | $115
2 Adults & 2 Guests | $140
2 Adults & 1 Guest | $160
2 Adults + Kids & 1 Guest | $199
The Preservation Society offers a $15 discount on standard memberships for active, reserve, or retired military; current students, and Newport residents. All discounts require a valid proof of status and are in-person only. Not valid on Pineapple or Premium Memberships.
2 Adults + Kids & 2 Guests | $500
2 Adults + Kids & 2 Guests | $1000
2 Adults & 2 Guests | $300
Phone: 401-847-1000 ext. 111
Email: members@newportmansions.org
As a member, you can enjoy unlimited general admission to our properties and do not need tickets. Members can visit The Breakers without a timed reservation, simply bring your membership card for admission.
Please check the operating schedule to see when properties are open. Included in your membership is unlimited access to these properties (all general admission) when open:
Members receive discounts on specialty tours, which must be purchased for a specific date and time. We currently offer the following specialty tours:
The easiest way to make your reservations is online through the Member Portal section of our ticketing system, but you are always welcome to call or our membership office at 401-847-1000, ext. 111, or members@newportmansions.org. Jamie, Kat, or Sam will be happy to answer any questions and assist you with putting together your perfect visit to the Newport Mansions!
Your membership is active as soon as your purchase is complete. While you will receive an email confirmation and/or temporary membership card immediately, the membership team will print and mail a permanent card to the address provided upon purchase.
Please allow two to three weeks after purchasing your membership to receive your card in the mail.
If you are a current member but do not have your card, please present photo ID to the admissions staff at the mansion.
Memberships are valid for one year after the date of purchase. We invite you to renew your membership annually and continue your support for the Preservation Society. An email invitation to renew your membership will be sent in the month preceding your membership expiration. If you would like to receive a mailed renewal reminder, please call or email the membership office.
For a step-by-step instructions on how to log-in to our Member and Access Pass Holder portal, click here.
Becoming a member is easy. You can purchase your membership online before you visit, or in person on the day of your visit wherever we are selling tickets at our open properties. You can also call our Membership Office at (401) 847-1000 ext. 111.
Memberships are valid for one full year from the month of purchase.
Membership gives you free, unlimited access to our general admission properties without the need for a timed reservation at The Breakers.
While specialty tours are not included in your membership, members receive a discount on tickets for these offerings. Visit our Become a Member page to see a full list of benefits or our Current Members page for how to use them. To see which Newport Mansions will be open before you visit, check the operating schedule.
Current specialty tours include Hunter House, Chepstow, The Servant Life Tour at The Elms, the Beneath The Breakers Tour, and the Preservation in Progress Tour at The Breakers.
Members are required to check in upon arrival so their ID can be verified and their membership card scanned, even if they are only visiting the grounds, Museum Stores or Museum Cafes. Preservation Society members enjoy complimentary entry to our general admission properties whenever they are open to the public.
You should expect your permanent membership materials to arrive 2-3 weeks after your purchase.
If you purchase your membership onsite at the Newport Mansions the day of your visit, you will receive a temporary membership card that can be used immediately. If you purchase your new membership online, you will receive an automatic email with a PDF copy of your temporary membership card, which can be used right away for admission at any of the Newport Mansion properties.
The number of named individuals on a membership depends on the membership level. See our Become a Member page for more details.
No. Memberships are non-transferable and are only valid for the named individuals and children (when applicable) listed on the membership card. One exception is that we do allow a caregiver to use the Family membership to accompany children, provided they have a written note from one of the named members. For the protection of your membership investment, we ask that you provide photo ID to accompany your membership card.
You have up to seven (7) days after the first use of your tickets to put the value of the tickets towards the cost of a membership. This offer is for in-person only, as we ask that you turn in your tickets at the time of the upgrade. Only the tickets of those to be included on the membership can be put towards the cost.
Yes, you can upgrade your membership to a higher level at any time during the membership year, or at the time of your membership renewal. You can do this in person wherever we are selling tickets at our open properties, or over the phone by calling our Membership Office at 401-847-1000 ext. 111.
If you happen to visit without your membership card, show your photo ID at our open properties and we can look up your membership information. If you have lost your card and would like a replacement card mailed, please contact our Membership Office at members@newportmansions.org, or by calling (401) 847-1000 ext.111. A replacement card will arrive in the mail within 1-2 weeks. We do not replace guest passes.
We are committed to working together to create a safe experience for our staff, members and guests. Members and guests may not engage in verbal or physical harassment or discriminatory or threatening behavior that endangers staff, guests, artwork or any other Museum property.
If a member or guest of their party fails to follow the Newport Mansions’ guidelines and instructions, they may be denied entry or required to leave the property.
Memberships are non-transferable and are only valid for the named individuals and children (when applicable) listed on the membership card. One exception is that we do allow a caregiver to use the Family membership to accompany children, provided they have a written note from one of the named members.
For the protection of your membership investment, we require that you provide photo ID to accompany your membership card.
Memberships are for personal use only and may not be used for business. The Newport Mansions does not allow third parties to lead groups through the Museum. Any unauthorized guides will be asked to end their tours immediately.
Members of NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum Association) can enjoy free and unlimited admission to any of our general-admission properties.
NARM members do not need to make a reservation to visit The Breakers.
NARM access is available to members listed on a membership card of an affiliate institution that includes a NARM logo. For example, if the card reads:
• Jane and John Smith – Jane or John must show a photo ID; they both get in free. • Jane Smith and 2 children – Jane must show photo ID; she and two children get in free. • Jane Smith and Guest – Jane must show photo ID; Jane and her guest get in free.
NARM members do not receive discounts or free admission for any of our Specialty Tours or Events. Including, Sparkling Lights at The Breakers.
To utilize the NARM benefit, please bring a photo ID in addition to your membership card with the NARM logo. Anyone not listed on the card must have a ticket to see our properties.
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.
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Partners in Preservation
Treat yourself or someone special to an unforgettable day of music and history at the Newport Mansions. This experience pairs world-class performances with personal guided visits at some of Newport’s most iconic mansion properties for two guests.
Begin your day with a beautiful Newport Classical concert at The Elms — an inspiring musical start in a spectacular historic setting. After the concert, you’ll savor lunch at The Elms Carriage House Museum Café. Next, enjoy a personal guided tour experience at Marble House. If you still crave more Grand Tours, continue your afternoon with a self-paced tour of Rosecliff and a visit to the second-floor “Revolution Reimagined” exhibition, or you could choose to enjoy all that Newport has to offer downtown on your own for the afternoon.
Return in the evening for another extraordinary Newport Classical performance set within one of America’s most celebrated historic houses — The Breakers. The perfect finale for your unforgettable Newport day.
Children and grandchildren alike will love the opportunity to spend time with you, enjoying this gift of discovery, creativity and adventure with this exclusive Family Program Pass at the iconic Newport Mansions properties.
This exclusive option guarantees two children reserved spots in any 2026 family programs, even the sessions that traditionally sell out. Skip the waitlists and secure a season filled with hands-on learning and fun.
From art and craft workshops to interactive storytelling and immersive experiences, young participants will explore history while creating unforgettable memories across the Newport Mansions.
Perfect for curious minds, budding artists and families who believe adventures are best served with a touch of education.
Be among the first to secure access to one of the most sought-after evenings of the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival in 2026 — the Vintner Dinner at Rosecliff. This exclusive auction package includes early-reservation access to the always sold-out Vintner Dinner, an extraordinary evening of fine wine, exceptional cuisine and elegant hospitality set within the grandeur of the Ballroom at Rosecliff.
In addition, this experience includes tickets to the lively Jazz Brunch on Sunday of Wine Festival Weekend, offering another opportunity to savor the flavors, atmosphere and celebration that define this premier culinary event. Guests attending the Jazz Brunch will also enjoy access to the lively Tasting Tent at the 2026 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, where you can sample an array of wines, spirits and food samples from sponsors and culinary artisans.
From sparkling glasses beneath glittering chandeliers to relaxed daytime indulgence, this package delivers a full weekend immersion into Newport’s most celebrated food and wine tradition.
Host an unforgettable evening at The Elms, one of Newport’s most opulent Gilded Age homes. Inspired by the 18th-century French château d’Asnières and completed in 1901 for coal magnate Edward Julius Berwind, The Elms was designed for grand entertaining. Its lavish Ballroom, overlooking multi-level garden terraces and the sweeping back lawn, provides a setting of elegance and landscape beauty.
Your private event for eight guests begins with a cocktail reception in the magnificent Ballroom or the garden terraces, where your guests will gather to enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres. The atmosphere will evoke the glamour and sophistication of Newport’s legendary summer social season.
As golden hour approaches, guests will ascend to the rooftop terrace, an exclusive vantage point rarely experienced, to take in sweeping views of the gardens, Newport Harbor and beyond. With glasses in hand, watch the sun dip below the horizon as The Elms glows in the warm light of dusk.
Perfect for a memorable evening with friends, this experience offers timeless elegance, breathtaking views and the rare opportunity to entertain in one of Newport’s most iconic historic houses.
Experience an extraordinary evening of dining and history at Rosecliff, one of Newport’s most dazzling Gilded Age landmarks.
Completed in 1902 for silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs and inspired by the Grand Trianon at Versailles, Rosecliff quickly became synonymous with legendary entertaining. Its luminous façade, sweeping oceanfront terrace and magnificent interiors remain a testament to an era defined by elegance and refined hospitality.
Your exclusive evening for up to 16 guests begins with wine and small bites on the beautiful, covered terrace with stunning ocean views. From there, guests will be welcomed into the historic Dining Room, where you and your guests will be seated for a three-course chef-style menu.
With each course, a Preservation Society curator will present a carefully selected object from the collection. Together, the curator and chef create a seamless experience where culinary artistry meets cultural storytelling. From exquisite decorative arts to personal treasures of Newport’s Gilded Age families, each object will spark conversation and reveal rare, behind-the-scenes insights into the lives and traditions that shaped Newport’s celebrated history.
This is more than a dinner — it is an immersive journey into Newport’s golden era of entertaining, where architecture, artistry and elegant dining come together for one unforgettable night.
Do not miss your chance to claim one of the most coveted holiday experiences of the year. This special opportunity allows the winning bidder to invite friends to an unforgettable black-tie Holiday Dinner Dance at the iconic Breakers in December 2026. This is not just a party, it is a grand seasonal celebration wrapped in elegance, music and dazzling décor.
Your evening begins with a festive cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvres, followed by an exquisite multi-course holiday dinner served in spectacular surroundings in the Great Hall and majestic State Dining Room. Then take to the dance floor for an evening of live music in the beautifully decorated historic rooms glowing with holiday splendor. Every detail is designed to deliver holiday magic.
This black-tie evening sells out every year.
Step inside one of the legendary Newport Mansions for an exclusive, after-hours photography experience unlike any other. Hosted at a Preservation Society property such as The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms or Rosecliff, this private two-hour session offers rare access to the mansion’s extraordinary interiors and grounds when the museum doors are closed to the public.
Whether capturing a cherished family portrait, marking a milestone anniversary, creating holiday cards in a grand historic setting or simply celebrating a special chapter in your life, this experience provides a breathtaking backdrop both indoors and out. From sweeping staircases and gilded salons to manicured gardens and ocean views, each frame reflects the timeless elegance of the Gilded Age.
Celebrate a milestone year at the spectacular Newport Flower Show with this weekend package filled with festive events and engaging lectures. Perfect for garden lovers, design enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys Newport at its most colorful, this 30th anniversary weekend experience lets you enjoy the show in style, from the lively Opening Night Party, where you’ll see “everyone,” to the debut of our exclusive “In Full Bloom” Hat Luncheon.
Kick off Flower Show weekend at the can’t-miss Opening Night Party, Friday, June 19, 2026. You will enjoy festive décor, floral artistry and a lively party atmosphere with fellow supporters and sponsors.
Plan your adornments now to attend the Flower Show’s newest and most fashionable luncheon event on Saturday, June 20, 2026. This is sure to be a sell-out. The Hat Luncheon blends flowers, flair and creativity. Guests are encouraged to wear their most imaginative garden-inspired hats while enjoying a beautiful luncheon set in a tent on the sweeping back lawn in the heart of The Newport Flower Show.
Enjoy an exclusive insider experience at The Elms, one of Newport’s most celebrated Gilded Age houses, designed by renowned architect Horace Trumbauer. This special package for four includes a personal guided exploration of the house and a fun and enlightening conversation over lunch with the Preservation Society’s Executive Director, the long-time caretaker who knows the Elms inside and out, and our Landscape Curator, who can share the history of the evolution of the landscape and gardens.
Your experience will continue after your personal tour, over lunch at The Elms Carriage House Museum Café. Bring your questions and curiosity as your hosts share insights into the modern-day realities of preserving and operating a historic mansion, from conservation priorities and restoration decisions to balancing authenticity, access and visitor experience across multiple properties. You will also hear behind-the-scenes stories, unusual maintenance methods and fun, little-known facts about this well-loved property and its rich history.
Prepare for an evening where mystery meets wonder at “Illusion & Illumination,” the Preservation Society’s Summer Dinner Dance set against the breathtaking backdrop of Rosecliff.
Cloaked in elegance and a touch of illusion, attendees will don their most dazzling masks, from classic Venetian-inspired designs to modern, artful creations, transforming the ballroom and sweeping back lawn into a living tableau of intrigue and glamour. Behind every mask is a smile, a surprise and a little mischief, as the spirit of the Gilded Age springs vividly to life.
Commissioned in 1899 by silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs and inspired by the Grand Trianon at Versailles, Rosecliff was designed by renowned architect Stanford White as a showcase for spectacular entertaining. Its sweeping staircase, luminous ballroom and stunning ocean views have welcomed society’s most glittering gatherings for more than a century. On this special evening, you and your guests will continue that tradition in unforgettable style.
As candlelight flickers, music swells and masks shimmer beneath the stars, illusion gives way to illumination, and an unforgettable night unfolds.
Entertain in true Newport style with a private afternoon games party in the Conservatory at The Elms for up to eight guests. Inspired by the gracious social traditions of Miss Julia Berwind, the estate’s last family resident and noted hostess of bridge games, this exclusive experience invites you and your guests to gather for an elegant, small-group bridge or mahjong party in one of the house’s most beautiful rooms. Miss Berwind helped extend the life of Newport’s social traditions into the modern era by adapting them to more intimate formats.
Your guests will enjoy exclusive access to this luminous garden room, a serene architectural jewel designed for leisure and refined company, for a bridge or mahjong gathering that blends history, hospitality and play. If bridge is not your game, bring your mahjong set/s and enjoy a lively social gathering, a natural fit for the Conservatory at The Elms.
Slow down and savor Newport the way summer residents once did with a personal, architecture-rich experience and a leisurely porch luncheon along Bellevue Avenue.
Your experience begins with personal guided tours of two landmark houses: the Gothic Revival gem Kingscote and the groundbreaking Shingle-Style masterpiece Isaac Bell House. Along the way, your guide shares architectural highlights, design innovations and the social history behind these influential homes.
The experience concludes with a relaxed luncheon on the Isaac Bell House porch, a perfect setting for the time-honored tradition of porch sitting, taking the air, sharing conversation and watching the world go by. Once a central ritual of 19th-century summer life, porch sitting blended hospitality, leisure and community, and remains one of Newport’s most charming traditions.
Unhurried, intimate and distinctly Newport.
Embrace the past with your own Victorian Garden Fête at Chateau-sur-Mer, a lively, elegant outdoor party inspired by Newport’s Gilded Age entertaining traditions.
Your experience begins with a brief personal welcome tour when guests arrive, offering highlights and stories of the house and grounds before the celebration moves outdoors. From there, enjoy private lawn access for a three-hour fête filled with charm, color and classic garden amusements. Relax on the historic veranda or in a shaded grove as guests mingle, enjoy period-inspired touches and play traditional lawn games.
Sip refreshing beverages, savor light garden-party fare and try your hand at croquet and other timeless amusements. Playful, picturesque and wonderfully memorable, this is old-fashioned outdoor fun with Victorian flair.
Enter the relaxed, yet still grand, side of the Gilded Age with a private Carriage House grilling-style supper for up to 20 guests at the historic The Breakers Stable. This distinctive evening blends comfort food, beer and immersive history inside one of Newport’s most atmospheric estate support buildings.
Your gathering takes place among the stable’s remarkable collection of preserved coaches and carriages, elegant turn-of-the-century vehicles that once carried the Vanderbilt family and guests through Newport’s golden era. Surrounded by polished woodwork, iron fittings and beautifully restored rolling stock, guests dine in a setting that feels both warmly rustic and museum-worthy.
The evening opens with a staff member providing a brief history of how the stable functioned as the estate’s true “engine room.” The experience then shifts into relaxed hospitality with a catered menu “hot off the grill” paired with beer and seasonal refreshments, encouraging conversation and lingering enjoyment.
It is an evening of casual elegance with historic character.
Experience your own version of the world of HBO’s “The Gilded Age” with an exclusive after-hours dinner for 10 in the historic service areas of The Elms, including the atmospheric below-stairs kitchen and work spaces that have appeared in many pivotal staff scenes across the series’ first three seasons, where the drama, hierarchy and daily rhythms of Gilded Age household life unfold.
Your evening begins with a private Servant Life Tour, revealing the hidden infrastructure that powered this great house, from workrooms and passageways to household hierarchy and daily operations. Led by an expert guide, this immersive introduction brings the world below stairs vividly to life.
After the tour, guests gather for dinner served in the historic kitchen area, seated at a communal table inspired by period staff dining. Warm, generous and authentic in spirit, the experience captures the camaraderie and rhythm of below-stairs life, in a space exclusively available to your guests for this dining experience.
Blending social history, television lore and unforgettable hospitality, this is a one-of-a-kind evening your guests will never forget.
Host your own after-hours private salon, a small, elegant, conversation-centered gathering where guests mingle, sip and engage with ideas, art and culture, high above the grand halls of The Breakers in the mansion’s storied family spaces on the third floor. Designed in the spirit of Gilded Age social salons, this exclusive experience for up to 10 guests blends refined hospitality with lively historical discovery. Originating in the 17th- and 18th-century homes of Europe, these gatherings were curated by a salonnière (hostess) who moderated discussions, blending social pleasure with artistic debate.
Guests will circulate while enjoying bite-sized hors d’oeuvres in a standing reception format as a member of the curatorial staff shares short, engaging “hidden stories” throughout the event, highlighting new research, conservation insights and behind-the-scenes details about how the house functioned above the grand public rooms.
This experience is equal parts reception and intellectual adventure and is an intimate, exclusive opportunity to explore and entertain in one of Newport’s most iconic mansions.
Perfect for history lovers, preservation supporters or milestone celebrations, a truly distinctive way to toast the Gilded Age.
Bring home the stories of Newport’s great houses and pastimes, one carefully chosen volume at a time. This Newport Mansions Book of the Month experience delivers a full year of surprise reads, selected by our Museum Store staff and inspired by history, design, personalities and preservation of the Gilded Age. Expect high-quality, beautifully produced, large-format coffee-table–style books with rich photography, scholarly insight and elegant design. These are books meant to be displayed, revisited and treasured.
Perfect for history lovers, design enthusiasts and armchair travelers, each monthly selection reflects what our guests are most excited about, including staff favorites, exhibition-related titles and the current best-selling book across our Newport Mansions Stores. Each package arrives by mail, beautifully prepared and ready to enjoy or gift, a yearlong journey through architecture, culture and Newport stories.
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.”
After 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.
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