Children's Museums

Newport Art Museum

Name: Newport Art Museum
Address: 76 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, Newport, RI, US
Telephone: (401) 848-8200
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (330 reviews)

📍 76 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840

📞 (401) 848-8200

🌐 newportartmuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	11 AM–4 PM
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	11 AM–4 PM
Thursday	11 AM–4 PM
Friday	11 AM–4 PM
Saturday	11 AM–4 PM
Sunday	11 AM–4 PM

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About Newport Art Museum

New England art & events destination. Multi-building campus houses regional 19th-century to contemporary works, plus events & art school. The Winter Speaker Series has been running for 97 years, making it one of the museum's longest-standing educational programs. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 330 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Art Museum
Founded: 1912
Best For: All ages
Collection: 3,000+ works of American and contemporary art from 18th century to present
Admission: Adults $20, Seniors $15, College $10, Under 17 & Military Free

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️The Winter Speaker Series has been running for 97 years, making it one of the museum's longest-standing educational programs
⭐The collection comprises approximately 3,000 works spanning from the 18th century to present day, including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, watercolors, photographs, decorative arts, installation works, and textiles
⭐Free admission is offered to all visitors ages 17 and under, as well as active military personnel and their spouses, making it highly accessible to families and military communities
⭐The museum operates a multi-building campus in Newport and includes an art school offering classes and workshops, extending its role beyond exhibition to direct art education
⭐Interactive exhibits allow visitors to engage directly with contemporary art installations without long waits or crowds, creating a retreat-like atmosphere that reviewers identified as a distinguishing feature

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Visit on Free for All Saturday (May 23, 12-3 PM) with RSVP for free admission, or take advantage of year-round free admission for ages 17 and under and active military personnel.
🕐Plan your visit for a weekday (not Tuesday) to experience the interactive exhibits without crowds, as reviewers specifically praised the ability to engage with art freely without long waits.
💡Don't miss the interactive exhibits and scavenger hunts—kids and adults alike loved engaging directly with the art, making this a standout feature compared to traditional museum experiences.
💬Arrive with time to appreciate the museum's notable architecture and beautiful building itself, which reviewers highlighted as adding significant value to the visit and creating a calm, retreat-like atmosphere.
💡Participate in the museum's art workshops and classes (Paper Petals, Ceramic Transfers, Botanical Silk Printing) or Summer Art Party events for a more hands-on educational experience beyond viewing exhibitions.