Museum of Newport History, Newport

Name: Museum of Newport History
Address: 127 Thames St, Newport, 02840-6627, United States
Telephone: +1 401-841-8770

#23 among attractions in Newport

Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture

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The Museum of Newport History is a history museum in the Old Brick Market building in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It is owned and operated by the Newport Historical Society at 127 Thames Street on Washington Square. The building, designed by noted 18th-century American architect Peter Harrison and built in the 1760s, is a National Historic Landmark. ()

Built: 1762 (262 years ago)Coordinates: 41°29'23"N, 71°18'57"W

Address

127 Thames StDowntown NewportNewport 02840-6627 United States

Contact

+1 401-841-8770

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Day trips

Museum of Newport History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newport Casino, Colony House, Cardines Field, Trinity Church.

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~520 ftNW
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Cardines Field, Newport
3 min walk • Cardines Field is a baseball stadium located at 20 America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. It is believed to be one of the oldest ballparks in the United States and has been called "a small urban gem of a ballpark".
~1140 ftSE
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~1100 ftE
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~1450 ftW
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~680 ftE
Park, Square
Washington Square, Newport
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United Congregational Church, Newport
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Newport History open?

Museum of Newport History is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Newport History?

Nearby attractions include Oliver Perry Monument, Newport (3 min walk), Artillery Company of Newport, Newport (3 min walk), Cardines Field, Newport (3 min walk), Ezra Stiles House, Newport (3 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Newport History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Newport History:

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Newport Gateway Center Stop C • Lines: 60 (4 min walk)
Newport Gateway Center Stop D • Lines: 14 (5 min walk)