Newport Museums

Artillery Company of Newport Is the oldest, continually chartered military organization in the United States. Chartered in 1741. They are part of the Rhode Island State Militia and maintain a working armory and military museum. Collections include artillery, cannon, militaria, and original Paul Revere Cannons. Military uniforms from famous people from around the world and 15 original cannon from 1798 to WWII. Oldest armory in Rhode Island. Clark St.
• Admission: Free, donations are accepted.
• Hours: May - October Saturdays from 10:00am - 4:00pm and by appointment.

Newport Art Museum The Newport Art Museum collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets historic and contemporary visual arts of the highest quality with an emphasis on the rich artistic heritage of Newport, the state of Rhode Island and southeastern New England. 76 Bellevue Avenue
• Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm; Sunday Noon - 5pm
• Admission: $4 per person

Museum of Newport History The museum offers a spectacular overview that brings Newport's history to life. The Newport Historical Society uses the finest of decorative arts, artifacts of everyday life, graphics, historic photographs, and audio-visual programs to tell Newport's story. The museum contains fine ship models, brilliant paintings, exquisite colonial silver, the printing press used by James Franklin, a ball gown worn by a member of the Summer Colony, the figurehead from the yacht Aloha, and much more. Washington Square
• Hours: Monday, Wednesday to Saturday 10-5; Sunday 1-5; closed Tuesday
• Admission: $5 per person

Samuel Whitehorne Museum Samuel Whitehorne, Jr. made a fortune in Newport through a variety of commercial enterprises. With the town’s economy in a shambles after the American Revolution, Whitehorne was one of the last of Newport’s great merchant princes. Built on Thames Street proudly facing the water, Whitehorne’s house was to be a symbol of his prosperity. Unfortunately he never saw it completed. Two of his ships were lost at sea, and he went bankrupt. Thames Street
• Open: May through October; Must make reservations

Museum of Yachting Founded in 1980, the Museum of Yachting is dedicated to the preservation of yachting traditions and heritage. The Museum has a 10,000 square foot collection of yachts, artifacts and exhibits that interpret the sport and its history. The Museum is located at Fort Adams State Park overlooking Newport Harbor.
Fort Adams State Park
•Hours: 10-5 daily; May - October
•Admission: $4 per person

 Fort Adams - A short drive or a water taxi ride across Newport Harbor stands the largest coastal fortification in the United States. An engineering and architectural masterpiece where soldiers actually lived. Tours include the casemates and underground tunnel system.
•Tours: May - October; Adults: $4

Naval War College Museum The History of the "art and science" of naval warfare, chiefly as studied at the Naval War College through the years, is the principal theme of the Naval War College Museum, which is located in Founders Hall (1820), the original site of the College (1884 - 1889) and a National Historic Landmark. In its broadest application, this encompasses theories and concepts of sea power, international and maritime law, foreign policy formulation, diplomacy, and naval operations. More specifically, the focus is naval power and professional implementation for the achievement of strategic and tactical objectives.
Coasters Island/Naval Station Newport
• Hours: Monday - Friday; 10-4
•Admission: Free

Rhode Island Fisherman and Whale Museum: Located downtown on Market Square this museum in the Seaman's Church Institute was designed by a marine biologist to demonstrate operational environmental awareness in the state's oldest industry.18 Market Square

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