I was very impressed with the car collection and the staff. We were greeted by very friendly staff…read moreas soon as we entered the museum. Another staff member gave us a brief introduction and asked if we had any additional questions. We didn't, so we were free to wander and explore. We visited on a rainy day and there were many people also exploring the museum but it did not feel crowded. It is a spacious facility that allowed room for everyone to have a closer look. There was a very knowledgeable gentleman discretely walking around and greeting people. We asked him a few questions and he was a walking encyclopedia of car information! Overall, it was a very fun visit for people who love cars and their loved ones.

I had a pretty fun time stopping in here yesterday, I must admit. They were really friendly and…read morewelcoming at the front desk, and the women's restroom was nice and clean. I honestly stopped in here to take pics of the cars for my dad. But ended up enjoying walking around and looking at everything on display. It's not super big, it took me about 45 mins to walk through. But it was something fun to do on a hot day inside.

Rough Point is one of the best museums in the US. It's completely under-rated and should be a first…read morestop in Newport. Sure the Breakers is the most over the top mansion from the outside, but many of the other Gilded Age Museum collections were put back together as they were abandoned for many years and lost the original furniture and art collections that were once in the home. Rough Point is exactly the way as Ms. Duke lived in it until her death in 1993. There staff on hand that constantly narrating the tour which is such a nice pus. They answer any questions you have and have many great stories of Ms Duke's eccentric and opulent lifestyle. This feels like you are in someone's home and get a sense of Ms Duke's life. As for the art, there are 17th century tapestries, substantial renaissance portrait paintings, Del Robbias and Falconer Louis XIV furniture. Placards in the solarium tell where Doris Duke would meet her guests like Jackie O. There is a costume section that feature outfits Ms. Duke wore in her fashionable days. You can see her bedroom just the way she left it. Her hair brushes alone were designed by Tiffany. Doris Duke was the richest woman in the world for most of the 20th Century. The tour is well organized with descriptive plaques giving both the history of each piece and context in Ms. Duke's life. The ocean view from the grounds are the best in Newport. You may want to come back on the same weekend. Best touring site in Newport for sure. Sent from my iPhone

I find the life of Doris Day to be pretty fascinating. This mansion is not part of the historical…read moremansions of Newport; it is operated and ticketed exclusively. While opulent, it was also lived-in and seemed the most storied of all of the other mansions. Doris lived a privileged and extravagant life. She was quirky and whimsical. Yet there was always a shadow of sadness looming over her, after the loss of her infant. She was a murderer and a victim. She was a privileged (and perhaps spoiled) woman and a philanthropist. She was a sinner and a saint. I felt empathy and compassion for her, but also a sentiment of annoyance, maybe? I'm not sure really. Mixed emotions. From the camels as pets to her affiliation with the Hari Krishna movement, Doris was as eccentric as all get-out. The house is stunning. I can't wait to visit Shangri-la when I am in Honolulu again. I am eager to see the Islamic decor there. The decor and fashion on display here is more mid-century modern in some rooms, classic in others, and seemed to be a mix of different styles. I am interested in learning more about this fascinating story of the Duke heiress.

Went here on Tuesday July 16th 2024 with my parents as part of our Newport, RI trip. This…read morelighthouse has a musuem, one can climb it if open, a gift shop, and a small aquarium, which i liked. The reason why i give this 5 stars is because since it is sort of an peninsula, the wind is very strong here, and was blowing in my face. That may bother some people, like it bothered me. Free parking is available, and this place is right next to the beavertail lighthouse musuem. cute and small, and has an explorative habitat that one can feel sea creatures and plants. Lots of fish, one fish sign had a sign that it was a lazy fish and made me laugh. i thought this was a cute little aquarium!

all i saw when i was there was a small room. about 5 or six fish tanks . and one fish. i guess the…read morerest of the fish were on vacation.

Newport, RI - This is a small but exquisite and well-curated car museum, showcasing mostly…read morevintage/classic cars and prestige motors from retro to present day, with a mission of "preserving, celebrating & sharing automotive history." They also host the annual Audrain Concours and Motor Week each October. We were having lunch next door and were debating whether it was worth it to drive back up to Portsmouth to visit the Newport Car Museum (having a few moto enthusiasts in my family including my car-obsessed child) when we came upon Audrain, and caught the Porsche exhibit. Helpful and knowledgeable staff were on hand to answer questions and were very happy to chat about the cars and tell us more about the history and culture. It's an incredible and selective collection. For those who wish to learn more, the description plaques had QR codes that you can scan for more information or to watch and hear the car. They rotate exhibits every few months, so check their website or social media for upcoming themes if you're in the area.

The other car musuem in Newport. Smaller than the Portsmouth one, but $2 cheaper. This one is a…read morelot more crowded, partly because of the size but its still a fun time. The cars here cyle every few months so its always something different. If you had to pick between the 2, the one in Portsmouth is probably the way to go. But if you have little ones with shorter attention spans, you may be better off here.

Enjoyed my visit here. It's air conditioned and nicely organized. Lots of American historical…read moreartifacts. The gift shop is fantastic. They stock a variety of items from coins, neck ties, wine glasses and mouse pads, to name a few. Friendly service all around. A must see!

Get a history lesson…read more I just happen to be in the east coast for classes and decided to check out the base. I'm a glutton for military history. Since you read my USS Albacore review, you know. Located on the waterfront, near the main entrance to base this historic building has a beautiful view of the bay. It's like the Perisido, in San Francisco. Inside the three floor building, you're greeted with historic art and model ships. I learned a lot for the local area. I never knew RI was a recruit training ground, or torpedo assembly area, or about the U-53 sinking ships right off the coast. You'll read about our founding fathers creating the USN, how the Mariners started, the women's contribution to helping win the war, and submarine history. The last being my personal favorite. I took over 100 pic and videos of this place and through I won't post them all, you can see them personally at the NCWM. Overall five stars. Great place to visit if n the area. One drawback is if you don't have access to base you must get sponsored. Now excuse me, time to see what other treasures we have in this base. M

I recently checked out this event at the Newport Art Museum with a few of my girlfriends and we had…read moresuch a fun night. It was the perfect excuse to get dressed up and try something new, with a twist of course... delicious cocktails. The Edgar Allan Poe experience itself was really well done. The actors were fantastic and fully committed to their roles. I loved the costumes and the dramatic personalities. It made the whole evening feel immersive without being over the top. I'm actually at the museum about once a month for meetings, so it was fun to see the space used in a completely different way. My only wish is that we had a little more time to wander and take in the current exhibits, because it's such a beautiful setting. My one real downside is parking. With the recent changes, it has become pretty difficult to find a spot that is easy to get in and out of, especially during a New England winter. Definitely something to plan ahead for. Overall, such a unique and memorable night. I would absolutely recommend grabbing your friends and checking this out if it comes back around.

A great little art musuem in Newport. Maybe a little overpriced given the size, but considering…read moreits all local it can be overlooked. Its a little wonkey in that you have to go outside through a courtyard to get to the 2nd part of the musuem, which I would imagine is a major inconvenience during colder or inclement weather. No staff or docents other than the person at the front desk. A goodbye quick time.

I don't wanna use the word Hidden jam because I feel like I've used it a lot especially In Rhode…read moreIsland. There's so many hidden things here and there that are in plain sight but you can't tell because there's trees and other beautiful things surrounding it. Came here with my husband for a tea event, and the grounds alone were breathtaking and relaxing. There is a trail that you can walk. There's also a gift shop and a pond and it's just also peaceful. Very serene view of mother nature I can see anybody being able to paint at this gorgeous peaceful area. You should definitely go online and see upcoming events. They have whiskey tasting gin tasting tea events if you like tea like I do, and even though I am more of a tequila person, I would definitely come for a whiskey tasting event. The pictures I took do not do it any justice as far as how beautiful the scenery is. When you get a chance, you should definitely come down here and might as well buy a family membership if you have a family so that you can come back more than once.

We enjoyed our visit there. There wasn't a tour guide, but we walked through the museum, which was…read morereally interesting and it was cool to see the painting of George Washington and more. The grounds are lovely but small. We looked in the mills and walk around the pond. It was $15 per person and we were there about 30-35 minutes. It was the house he was born in, not where he lived and worked, so it's a bit hard to image him there. But definitely worth spending an hour or so in nice weather.

I'm not into sailing, and my sailing knowledge is slim to none and slim is on vacation. That said…read morethis was still a good time. Plenty of interactive exhibits, and a decent amount of knowledge in a small space. He can even track your progress and stats on the interactive exhibits, so in groups it can be a fun little game. The musuem takes about 45 minutes to do, and obviously a sailing enthusiast would enjoy this more. Overall because of the interactive exhibits kids will likely have a lot of fun.

Cruising through Newport and saw the sailing museum, but what caught my eye was the larger than…read morelife ROLEX giant clock out front. Being a huge ROLEX fan than stopped me in my tracks. As I marveled at it well I wondered how I could get one of those for my home. However I snapped a photo of the went on my way. Bravo to the museum for having it.