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Museum of Newport History & Shop

Tourist attraction

4.5(129 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 4 p.m.
Museum of Newport History & Shop

About

Record of area's history & architecture. Visitors relive maritime & social history of the region in the classic 1772 Brick Market building.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Museum of Newport History & Shop:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    127 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840, United States
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    Phone
    (401) 841-8770
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    Hours
    Monday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Tuesday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Wednesday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Thursday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Friday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Saturday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Sunday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

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