Calendar 
 of Events
November 2025
November 20 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
                                                                            Rough Point Museum 
                                    
                                
680 Bellevue Avenue
	
		
		Newport,
	RI
	02840
	United States
 
                                    Doris Duke was a woman who cared deeply about bettering the world through environmental stewardship, medical research, the restoration of historic sites, and the preservation of intangible cultural heritage. Join us on a tour of Rough Point that explores Doris Duke’s philanthropic interests and the lasting impact of this philanthropy on Newport and beyond.
                                
                            November 29 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
                                                                            Rough Point Museum 
                                    
                                
680 Bellevue Avenue
	
		
		Newport,
	RI
	02840
	United States
 
                                    Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.                                
                            December 2025
December 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
                                                                            Rough Point Museum 
                                    
                                
680 Bellevue Avenue
	
		
		Newport,
	RI
	02840
	United States
 
                                    This special holiday-themed tour features the decked halls of Rough Point. Explore Rough Point at its merriest, while learning about the people who helped care for Rough Point year-round and how we care for the objects and the building today.
                                
                            December 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
                                                                            Rough Point Museum 
                                    
                                
680 Bellevue Avenue
	
		
		Newport,
	RI
	02840
	United States
 
                                    New date! Step inside Doris Duke’s closets on this guided tour that explores the legacy of Doris Duke’s through the collection of 2,000+ items she left in her closets and our caretaking of this unique collection to preserve it for the future.
This tour will also include collection storage and the new fashion gallery.
                                
                            December 13 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
                                                                            Rough Point Museum 
                                    
                                
680 Bellevue Avenue
	
		
		Newport,
	RI
	02840
	United States
 
                                    Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.                                
                            December 27 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
                                                                            Rough Point Museum 
                                    
                                
680 Bellevue Avenue
	
		
		Newport,
	RI
	02840
	United States
 
                                    Join us for sensory-friendly mornings at Rough Point Museum! These mornings are designed for people with sensory processing sensitivities and their families to visit the museum and grounds in a quieter environment before Rough Point is open to the public.                                
                            
			