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.
Please contact our Special Events Manager, Ellen Kelly at 401-619-7982 for pricing, questions, and bookings.
Use of the historic Griswold House Galleries and Grounds for photos for 90 minutes
- One (1) hour site rental starting at or after 5:15pm - One (1) hour setup prior to event and one (1) hour breakdown after event - Ceremony Rehearsal for one (1) hour on the previous day from 4-5pm
- Two (2) hour site rental starting at or after 5:15 p.m. - Two (2) hour setup prior to event and one (1) hour breakdown after event - Ceremony Rehearsal for one (1) hour on the previous day from 4-5pm
- Five (5) hour site rental starting at or after 5:15pm, and ending by 11pm - Two (2) hour set up prior to event, one (1) hour breakdown following event - Ceremony Rehearsal for one (1) hour on the previous day from 4-5pm
- Two (2) hour site rental starting at or after 5:15 p.m - Two (2) hour setup prior to event and one (1) hour breakdown after event
- Four (4) hour site rental starting on or after 5:15 p.m - Two (2) hour setup prior to event and one (1) hour breakdown after event
Meeting
Private spaces for your corporate event, lecture, meeting or presentation include podium with mic, projector, drop down screen, standard conference room chairs, tables and linens.
Classroom rentals are available to host your creative workshop for up to 30 attendees. We also have independent workspaces available for hourly or daily rental. Contact Manager of Museum Education Seamus O. Hames for pricing.
Wedding in Ilgenfritz Gallery
Wedding Couple in The Library
Bridal Party in the Wright Gallery
Seated Dinner in the Library
Tented Wedding on Museum Grounds
Porch Grounds Rental
Cocktail Reception in the Library
Seated Dinner Rental in the Drury Gallery
Seated Dinner in Ilgenfritz Gallery
Bride in Griswold House Foyer
Wedding Couple on Museum Grounds in front of Griswold House
The Bride in the Drury Gallery
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Dinner Rental in the Library