Newport Car Museum
Newport Car Museum
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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7 MILES FROM NEWPORT w/ ample FREE PARKING! Since 2017, the Newport Car Museum has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors from around the world. Located in a converted 3-acre building that once served as a missile manufacturing facility, the Newport Car Museum presents 100+ cars as art, displaying them in seven galleries that use theatrical lighting, specially commissioned large-format artwork and award-winning videos to tell the story of Ford/Shelby, Corvettes, World Cars, Porsches, Fin Cars, Mopars and American Muscle Cars. Meticulously kept cars are displayed on low-rise platforms and turntables, with no barrier ropes, allowing for unobstructed 360-degree inspection, especially appreciated on “Hoods Up” Weekends held the second weekend of every month. Rounding out the experience are friendly, knowledgeable docents; a collection of Mid-Century modern furniture; and a cool gift shop with hundreds of eclectic items for all ages.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Quest388101604916 contributionsGreat car museumAwesome collection of cars, very well displayed. I took 2 -14 year old boys here that spent 2 hours walking around admiring the cars. All the staff were very helpful and there to answer any questions or give you info on any of the cars.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 16, 2024
- RYC88Centreville, Virginia1,352 contributionsIt's really an art museum that features cars!The place is gorgeous, filled to the brim with about 100 beautiful and amazing cars. Even if you are not a car fanatic, it's just a fabulous place to walk around and admire the beauty. Every car is started at least once a month and none of them are reproductions, they are all originals. There are detailed signs with each that offer all the car fanatic information, as well as little tidbits for those who like cars, but don't need all the nitty-gritty details. The docents are so friendly and engaging. There are also benches/chairs that are high art, so it's not just cars. What a fascinating display - so well done.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 20, 2024
- Saba AlhadiBoston, Massachusetts84 contributionsCruise to the Newport Car Museum!What a fantastic experience! I was greeted with a warm welcome upon arrival and given an overview of how to navigate the museum. It is so organized and easy to explore the collection of cars in 7 galleries. Each and every car is in absolutely pristine condition, super shiny and have individual descriptions with fun facts. Lighting at the museum is perfect for photos with a mobile phone or camera. I took lots of photos and videos of the incredible details of the classic cars from another era as well as some that are fairly current. Newport Car Museum is a paradise for car enthusiasts and photographers(like me), as well as a fun activity for families. Exceeded my expectations!Visited July 2024Traveled soloWritten July 25, 2024
- MB6tdCave Spring, Virginia139 contributionsExceptional!Beautiful cars and perfectly displayed. Every visitor we saw walk in after us stopped like us and said ‘let me just take it all in’. Our teen sons were in heaven and read every display and took full advantage of an excellent gift shop. Not to miss if you’re a car, especially American made, fanatic.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 31, 2024
- TravelinJoe47434 contributionsMore than I Had Expected!A wonderful experience with many classic automobiles! Whatever your taste in cars, it's here. A fine collection of Porsches properly displayed. The museum is well set up and very clean! The signage for each vehicle was helpful and the lighting was a plus if you wanted to take pictures - I did! Next time I am in the neighborhood, I'll drop in - can't get enough of these automobiles!Visited August 2024Traveled soloWritten August 25, 2024
- c0dfishkar5 contributionsThis museum is great!Fantastic hidden gem in Portsmouth, RI! We were nearby visiting the area and happened to find on online post about the museum and decided to go. It was well worth it! This car museum did not disappoint!! The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the cars and history! Great videos and stories, fun for all ages that are able to resist touching. We will be back and we definitely recommend!Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten September 1, 2024
- Kathy A2 contributionsThis museum is a MUST!We came to Newport for something different but decided to stop at the Newport Car Museum and it was amazing. All the employees were friendly and kind. My son (16) was in heaven. I’m not even ‘into’ cars and I thought the museum was outstanding. I would highly recommend visiting this museum!Visited October 2024Traveled with familyWritten October 4, 2024
- noftwinkleFeeding Hills, Massachusetts55 contributionsPerfect for any car loverWe traveled to this car museum to see the collection. My husband and my son, age 19, love cars and have several classic cars of their own. The place is amazing. The cars are beautiful and each has an information plaque near it telling you about the car. Each room has a theme, from a corvette room to a Porsche area, to a classic car area. Each room has background music playing that represents the era the cars could be found in. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful and definitely had a love of cars. Great place to spend an afternoon.Visited February 2025Traveled with familyWritten February 1, 2025
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LydiaLLD
Hartford, CT167 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The Newport Car Museum was a very pleasant surprise. We had family in from out of town who really wanted to go to the museum. While I like classic cars, I expected not to love this museum. I couldn't have been more wrong. The expansive building is full of the most beautifully restored cars – it’s almost overwhelming. At every turn, there is another grouping of cars. There are staff walking throughout who have some fantastic stories of the cars, give directions to cars you may have an interest in, and offer assistance with anything you need. The building is immaculately maintained, and it has a gift shop with a great selection of items to choose from. Overall, I can’t recommend this more highly if you have any interest in classic cars. You feel like you’re in an art museum instead of a car museum.
Written August 24, 2023
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lip89
Boston, MA850 contributions
Jul 2023
Wanted to visit here for a while and finally was able to stop in since I had some time. Give yourself about 1-2 hours to visit this place since this has over 90 cars in the collection of all types. Keep in mind, this is one individuals car collection of high value cars from all over the world which is pretty spectacular. The museum is split up into sections, with World cars in the middle, Corvettes and Mustangs to the right, Porsche to the left and muscle and classic cars to the far left. The cars are from all years from new to older, 1950s/1960s. Some of these cars are quite impressive to see and the museum is laid out nicely and all the cars are open to look inside, however you cannot open doors or sit inside any. It is a good place to visit on a rainy day while visiting Newport, its off the beaten path in Portsmouth however, this is most likely a one visit place, not sure I would keep coming back here, although impressive, its a one and done. Prices is reasonable for the visit.
Written July 4, 2023
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Renee H
New York City, NY12 contributions
Jul 2023
This an amazing collection of cars - of all kinds - classic, vintage, muscle and the list goes on. We took our grand kids - ages 16, 13 and 9 and they were mesmerized. (Not an easy feat for this group.) Brought back some cool memories of the 60's and 50's cars for grandpa and grandma too. A not miss experience if you're in the area or even as a destination trip.
Written August 7, 2023
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Barry N
Coventry, RI3,182 contributions
Jul 2021
a huge selection of vintage autos that shows the way cars were made when they were really made well. The museum itself is large and the price to enter is now really that bad when you think of all the work that goes into these cars and taking care of a nice place like this. Good Parking. Nice Staff. If you visit in the are you should go here. a great place for the entire family . not a restaurant. But it is a Gem
Written July 16, 2021
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KWChicagoAgent
Chicago, IL215 contributions
Feb 2023
We had a very diverse group from age 88 tp 57 and it was fun seeing how everyone found the car of their dreams! We loved the people working in the museum and their passion for the cars and us as visitors! The knowledge shared by the people their added to the experience. I would highly recommend this museum to any car fanatics!
Written February 5, 2023
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GatorParrotHead
Jacksonville, FL110 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Wow! The museum has a great selection of cars from sports cars to muscle cars to exotic cars.
It was the perfect way to spend a chilly, foggy day .... at least for a "car guy."
It was the perfect way to spend a chilly, foggy day .... at least for a "car guy."
Written December 28, 2023
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Harbourview482
Calgary, Canada119 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
We visited the Newport Car Museum during a weekend visit to Newport. I’ve been to car museums in the past, but this is by far the best I’ve ever seen. The collection is made of up 95+ cars in a modern and spacious facility. It is easy to walk around the cars to see them from every angle. The museum has detailed and interesting write-ups with specifications on all cars. The collection is the private collection of Gunther Buerman who was at the museum the day we visited and greeted us warmly. The cars are clearly a personal passion and a dream collection for any car fan. Cars range from a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible, to a 1965 Mustang convertible, to a 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO to a 1969 Dodge Charger. Don’t forget to visit the amazing gift store with take home scaled models of every car you can imagine. Highly recommend!
Written September 18, 2023
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Wander27822990316
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Mar 2022 • Friends
The cars are perfection and every one has a story or reason for being there; from cars just a few years old to a replica of the first car ever made. Even better than the cars was the staff. You could tell they were real “car guys”. They could answer any question and have an extensive talk with you about any car, even if it wasn’t in the collection. They topped off the visit for an extra special experience.
Written March 26, 2022
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GeeBee B
Somerset, MA159 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Probably the best array of iconic cars I’ve ever seen. Except for a replica of a first ever Benz vehicle, all cars are the late 50s or newer but most are truly special models used in racing or seeking some sort of record and the street model production cars were typically limited production versions with distinctive performance engines and/or with tons of accessories & goodies. Thoroughly enjoyable. By contrast, the Heritage Museum in Sandwich, MA has a lot of makes and models I had never heard of that went out of production by the 60s. Visiting both is a great way to view a wide swath of great cars.
Written June 4, 2023
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Burke108
Boston MA54 contributions
Sep 2022
I have been to a number of car museums around the country and this one is quite unique.Most cars on display are fairly modern, post 1955 and mostly high performance or racing models. Good collection,very well curated and exhibited. Fantastic collection of Shelby Mustangs and other cars.
Written September 13, 2022
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Are younger kids allowed? Museum says age 5-15 for a children's ticket. Are children under 5 allowed?
Written November 24, 2020
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