The Museum is open Wednesday - Saturday 11 - 4, Sunday 12 - 4.
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Founded in 1912, the Newport Art Museum is one of the oldest continuously operating and most highly regarded art museums and schools of its kind in the country.
The Newport Art Museum’s collection consists of approximately 3,000 works of art in a range of media including works on paper (prints, drawings, watercolors, and photographs), paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, installation works, and textiles and is expanding to include new media. Concentrated on American art and contemporary art, the Museum’s collection includes works of art from the 18th century to present.
As a valued Newport Art Museum member you're entitled to free admission, are invited to members' only events and exhibition tours, receive discounts on Museum School class tuition and public program tickets, and will be supporting the Museum's mission to share a diversity of art and experiences to our Newport community and beyond.
By supporting the Newport Art Museum Annual Fund at any level, you help make a positive difference in the lives of many. Our exhibitions, public programs, education, and community outreach, which includes a diversity of artistic voices, would not be possible without you. Help the Newport Art Museum continue to spark reflection, inspiration, discovery and build lasting connections by making your tax-deductible contribution today. We thank you for believing in the transformative power of art and allowing us to make art accessible to all for generations to come. Help the Newport Art Museum continue to spark reflection, inspiration, discovery, and build connections by making your tax-deductible contribution TODAY!
Are you a business owner who is looking for new ways to engage and connect with local Newport customers on a year round basis? We have the perfect opportunity. Sponsor a Newport tradition - The Newport Art Museum - Make NAM part of your marketing plan in 2025. We have an array of events and exhibits to offer you. Our first exciting event is the 2025 Winter Speaker Series in its 97th Year.
In 2024, neighbors and visitors alike discovered our permanent collection and new artistic voices filled our galleries with exhibitions spanning centuries, styles, and perspectives.
Our art camps empowered children ages 3-16 to express themselves. Seniors at The MLK Community Center explored new skills and rediscovered old passions. Tourists from around the world immersed themselves in the stories behind our historic properties.
Because of your support, we served more than 1,500 students, offered a record number of scholarships to our Museum School, and delivered over 200 public programs that engaged and energized our community.
Since 1912, NAM has been a hub for both creators and art lovers. As we look to the future, we are guided by a thoughtful new strategic plan. The Museum is enhancing its artist-driven, audience-centered approach to deepen connections in our community and broaden our reach.
There is so much more creativity and connection to come, and we invite you to be part of it. Make a gift today to help us continue delivering a multi-generational visitor experience filled with thought-provoking art, cultural enrichment, and extraordinary beauty.
Your support not only sustains our daily operations but also allows us to dream bigger, inspiring more lives through the transformative power of art.
Thank you for being a vital part of our community.
The Newport Art Museum is a 501 (c)(3) organization. In compliance with IRS codes, this message serves as verification that you received no goods or services from the Newport Art Museum in consideration of your gift. Your Annual Fund contribution is fully tax deductible. The Newport Art Museum is fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. We respect the privacy of our donors and therefore will not sell, share or trade our donors' names or personal information with any other entity nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations. Our policy applies to all information received by the Museum on any platform, including our website and mobile applications, as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications. To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation.