NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATION

NEWPORT, RI

Historic Capt. Talbot house on Hope Street, ca. 1838, Bristol, Rhode Island (USA)
Historic Capt. Talbot house on Hope Street, ca. 1838, Bristol, Rhode Island (USA) Credit: usf1fan2

The National Museum of American Illustration is a museum located in Newport, Rhode Island that is dedicated to showcasing the works of American illustrators. The museum is housed in Vernon Court, a magnificent mansion built in the late 19th century that was designed in the French Renaissance Revival style.

The museum features a collection of over 2,000 original works by American illustrators, including Norman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, and N.C. Wyeth. The collection spans over 150 years of American illustration, from the mid-1800s to the present day.

The museum is open to the public and offers guided tours of the mansion and its collection. Visitors can view the art on display in the various rooms of the mansion, which have been decorated to reflect different periods in American history. The museum also hosts special exhibitions throughout the year.

In addition to its collection, the National Museum of American Illustration also offers a variety of educational programs for children, adults, and schools. These programs include art classes, lectures, and workshops.

Overall, the National Museum of American Illustration is a unique and fascinating museum that offers visitors a glimpse into the world of American illustration. Its collection of original works is unparalleled in its scope and depth, and its educational programs make it a valuable resource for anyone interested in art and history.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATION is a Art Museum in NEWPORT RI. US MID #8404400103

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

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AMERICAN CIVILIZATION FOUNDATION
492 BELLEVUE AVE
NEWPORT
RI
02840-4127

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MID # 8404400103
Name AMERICAN CIVILIZATION FOUNDATION
Alternate Name NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATION
Classification Art Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 050503504
NTEECC A51
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 332,469
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.469642, -71.307229
CODES FIPS State Code: 44
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 040900
US Census Block: 1007