Visitor Info
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Tours
Explore our various tour types to find what’s best for you and your group.
Explore 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.
Episode Deep Dive
Learn about the people, places and events depicted in Julian Fellowes' popular historical drama series.
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.
Museum Rentals & Weddings
Host your wedding, rehearsal dinner, corporate event, or other celebration at our historic museums.
Updated March 1, 2023. Schedule is subject to change
House & grounds close one hour after last tour admission
Beneath The Breakers Tour – Guide-led tours daily at 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
The Breakers closes at 3 pm April 13 & 20
The Elms Servant Life Tour – Guide-led tours daily at 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Beneath The Breakers Tour – Guide-led tours daily at 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.
The Breakers closes at 3 pm May 4 & 18
The Elms Servant Life Tour – Guide-led tours daily at 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Green Animals Topiary Garden will be closed from May 22 – 25
Marble House closed June 21 & 22. Marble House opens at 12 noon June 26. Marble House open only to Newport Flower Show ticket holders June 23 – 25
Green Animals Topiary Garden will be closed from Sept 11 – 13
Rosecliff closed for tours Sept 21-25.
Rosecliff open only to Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival ticket holders September 22-24
Beneath The Breakers Tour – Guide-led tours daily at 10:30 a.m.
Rosecliff closed November 16 – December 1
All houses close at 2pm on Sunday, December 24
All houses closed on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day
Sparkling Lights At The Breakers – Schedule available May 1.
Houses & grounds close one hour after last tour admission
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
