MUSEUM OF NEWPORT HISTORY

NEWPORT, RI

The Museum of Newport History is located in Newport, Rhode Island, and is dedicated to showcasing the rich history and culture of Newport. The museum is housed in a 1760s brick building that was originally constructed as a colonial-era courthouse. The building has been restored and renovated to house the museum’s exhibits, which include a wide range of artifacts and memorabilia that document the city’s history from its earliest days to the present.

The museum’s exhibits are organized thematically, with sections devoted to Newport’s maritime history, the city’s role in the American Revolution, and its development as a summer resort for the wealthy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum’s collection includes a variety of artifacts and documents related to these topics, including ship models, maps, paintings, photographs, and personal items belonging to prominent residents of Newport.

Visitors to the Museum of Newport History can take guided tours of the exhibits or explore them independently. The museum also offers educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and family-friendly activities. Overall, the Museum of Newport History is a must-see destination for anyone interested in the rich and varied history of Newport, Rhode Island.

MUSEUM OF NEWPORT HISTORY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NEWPORT RI. US MID #8404400015

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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• telephone: 4018418770
• website: http://www.newporthistorical.org/museum_newhist.htm

MUSEUM OF NEWPORT HISTORY
127 THAMES ST
NEWPORT
RI
02840

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