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Location
Visitor tip
This is a strict no-touching museum with beautifully maintained exhibits. If you have young children who struggle with impulse control, consider waiting until they're older or be prepared for potential frustration.
Visitor tip
Take time to read the detailed information plaques on each vehicle—every car has curated history notes. The museum is organized like an art gallery with dedicated sections for Porsches, Corvettes, Mustangs, and Shelbys, so plan your route accordingly.
Visitor tip
Staff members are friendly and knowledgeable. Don't hesitate to ask for guidance on which sections to prioritize or recommendations based on your interests—they're happy to help orient first-time visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Automotive Museum
- Collection Size
- 100+ automobiles
- Focus
- Eight decades of modern automotive design (1950s to present)
- Galleries
- 7 curated collections including Ford/Shelby, Corvettes, Porsches, Muscle Cars, and more
What visitors say
We decided to go on a day trip from CT to RI and check out the Newport Car Museum. It was fairly easy to get there, ample parking, and upon walking in we were greeted warmly by a dark haired lady with a bright smile. We were then taken…
Absolutely fantastic collection. Every car is in mint condition with a detailed history. This is the most comprehensive collection of 50s - 2000s cars you are likely to see anywhere. The emphasis is on sports cars with large rooms…
The Newport Car Museum is an absolute must-visit in Rhode Island. The collection is impressive, with over 100 beautifully curated vehicles ranging from classic American muscle to modern European exotics. The layout feels more like an…
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Did You Know?
- The museum features over 100 beautifully curated vehicles spanning from the 1950s to 2000s, with dedicated large rooms for Porsches, Corvettes, and Mustangs, emphasizing sports cars and classic American muscle
- The museum layout is designed like an art gallery rather than a traditional car museum, featuring gallery-style lighting, artwork, and sleek modern aesthetics throughout the facility
- The collection includes rare and exotic vehicles such as Ford/Shelby cars, McLarens, Lamborghinis, Bugattis, and classic English Jaguars, representing one of the most comprehensive collections of mid-century to modern sports cars in the region
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