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5 History Museums in Newport That You Shouldn't Miss
Once the summer playground of America's wealthiest families, Newport remains a popular vacation destination at any time of year. The famous mansions, each more opulent than the last, offer detailed tours and give a fascinating glimpse into Gilded Age extravagance. While the town rightly emphasizes its history with a variety of museums and tours, Newport also has a vibrant, contemporary side, made manifest in quirky shops and great restaurants.
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1. Isaac Bell House
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4.5 based on 102 reviews
The Isaac Bell House is one of the best surviving examples of shingle style architecture in the country. The house was designed by the firm of McKim, Mead and White in 1883 for Isaac Bell, a wealthy cotton broker and investor. After passing through a succession of owners, the Isaac Bell House was purchased by the Preservation Society in 1996, and is today designated a National Historic Landmark. The Isaac Bell House was remarkably innovative when it appeared in 1883. It is a combination of Old English and European architecture with colonial American and exotic details, such as a Japanese-inspired open floor plan and bamboo-style porch columns.
2. Samuel Whitehorne House
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Newport Restoration Foundation’s Whitehorne House Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated to displaying and exploring the artistry, history, and culture of 18th-century Newport furniture and related decorative arts. The museum is located at 416 Thames Street in Newport.
3. Artillery Company of Newport
4. Museum of Newport History
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4.0 based on 60 reviews
A good starting point for visitors, this museum uses graphics, historic photographs and audiovisual programs to tell the story of Newport.
Reviewed By FellowTraveler730578
The museum of Newport history is small but quite adequate and pretty thorough in its historical review. It's a free little treasure amidst many tourist and clothing shops. Maintaining and appreciating a place's past is important and their donation request is very modest.
5. Naval War College Museum
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4.0 based on 62 reviews
The Naval War College Museum interprets the history of the Navy in Narragansett Bay. Permanent exhibits interpret naval activities in the region from the colonial period through the Civil War and also focus on the Naval Torpedo Station, the Naval Training Station, and the Naval War College. A naval art gallery and temporary exhibit space offer changing exhibits on various subjects. For those without base access, reservations need to be made at least 7 business days in advance. Please call or email for details. Closed Holidays
Reviewed By B1698RKmichaelh - Burke, United States
For the Naval buffs of all kinds, the museum is filled with our Navy's history and life in the ships.
