National Museum of American Illustration, Newport

Name: National Museum of American Illustration
Address: 492 Bellevue Ave, Newport, 02840, United States
Telephone: +1 401-851-8949

#54 among attractions in Newport

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National Museum of American Illustration, Newport

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The National Museum of American Illustration, founded in 1998, is the first national museum to be devoted exclusively to American illustration artwork. The NMAI is located on Newport, Rhode Island's historic Bellevue Avenue in the mansion Vernon Court, designed by the noted Gilded Age architecture firm Carrère and Hastings. The museum's collection contains over 2,000 original works by noted American illustrators such as Norman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, J. C. Leyendecker, N.C. Wyeth, and others. ()

Established: 1998 (26 years ago)Coordinates: 41°28'11"N, 71°18'22"W

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492 Bellevue AveBellevue Avenue and EstatesNewport 02840 United States

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+1 401-851-8949

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National Museum of American Illustration – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House, International Tennis Hall of Fame.

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Marble House, Newport
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Chateau-sur-Mer, Newport
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Kingscote Mansion, Newport
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Beechwood, Newport
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Isaac Bell House, Newport
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Neighbourhood
Bellevue Avenue/Casino Historic District, Newport
23 min walk • The Bellevue Avenue/Casino Historic District encompasses a one-block section of Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Museum of American Illustration open?

National Museum of American Illustration is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of American Illustration?

Nearby attractions include Vernon Court, Newport (1 min walk), Bellevue Avenue Historic District, Newport (2 min walk), William Watts Sherman House, Newport (3 min walk), Chateau-sur-Mer, Newport (3 min walk).