Karen P.
6/4/2025
Outstanding guided tours. We arranged for a private tour focused on colonial Newport. Our guide was a retired professor, actor and an expert. Could not have been better!!
Newport Historical Society's Museum of Newport History & Shop
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127 Thames St
Newport, RI 02840
The Newport Historical Society operates the Museum of Newport History, which celebrates the rich historical tapestry of Newport, Rhode Island. With a focus on key topics such as Rhode Island's BIPOC heritage, women's rights, and civic engagement, the museum provides a range of exhibitions, collections, and educational programs that highlight the city's significant role in American history.
The Society is actively involved in community initiatives like the America250 campaign, commemorating the nation's 250th birthday, and the $4.5 million Voices Campaign aimed at supporting and illuminating the stories of Black Newporters. Through various events, walking tours, and additional resources, the Newport Historical Society engages visitors in the vibrant historical narratives that define Newport.
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Courtney K.
5/4/2024
Bottom Line: A historical building housing a lovely gift shop and exhibits about local history. I really enjoy a local museum so during a brief visit to the area I visited the Newport Historical...
The Critical J.
5/28/2023
PROS: the staff was nice and the gift shop was one of the larger ones in Newport. Upstairs is where the museum is located. It's free and has some important Newport historic items and room...
Skyy W.
5/27/2022
Came to this store about 2 weeks ago while my family and I were visiting. We walked in because we saw online they carried this sea salt. From the moment we walked in I was just gushing with...
Crystal Y.
8/20/2019
This museum is very small and not impressive at all. It's probably the size of a one bedroom apartment or studio. The gift shop seemed bigger downstairs. They suggest a donation so I donated...
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