Sensory-Friendly Hour

Rough Point Museum 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, 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.

NewportFILM At Rough Point

Rough Point Museum 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, United States

NewportFILM returns to Rough Point! Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately tells the story of the Cuounting Crows. Through interviews and 90s footage, we see how they navigated sudden fame while staying true to their art.

Sensory-Friendly Hour

Rough Point Museum 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, 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.

A Dog’s Day Out

Rough Point Museum 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, United States

It’s the dog days of summer! Join us and our community partner The Potter League for Animals for our second annual Dog’s Day Out at “Ruff” Point. We will have a photo booth for your pup to pose, treats to enjoy, and a pet-tique market to peruse.

Phoenix Rising: The Artistry of Calum Graham

Rough Point Museum 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, United States

We are excited to partner with Puddingstone Festival on an evening of music at Rough Point! Our founder Doris Duke was a supporter of the arts, as well as a musician and a dancer. We are delighted to host this evening celebrating the performing arts in her home. This concert features one of the world’s leading fingerstyle guitarists, Calum Graham. Join us for a summer evening of original music with this exceptional artist, plus a pre-concert dance performance featuring Deanna Gerde, dancer-in-residence Katie Moorhead, and a special surprise musical guest.

Sensory-Friendly Hour

Rough Point Museum 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, 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.

19th Annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards

Rough Point Museum 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, United States

Join us to celebrate excellence and innovation in historic preservation!
The annual Doris Duke Preservation Awards, a joint program of the Newport Restoration Foundation and the City of Newport, encourages excellence in historic preservation by recognizing exemplary projects that carry forward the legacy of Doris Duke and have had a significant impact on the preservation of the cultural and historic fabric of Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, and Portsmouth.

Sensory-Friendly Hour

Rough Point Museum 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, 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.

Sensory-Friendly Hour

Rough Point Museum 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, 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.

The Newport Canine Couture Show

Rough Point Museum 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, United States

The Canine Couture Show returns this summer after a “paws” with a new style, but the same fun! Join us and our community partner The Potter League for Animals for a dog fashion show inspired by Doris Duke at “Ruff” Point. We will have a photo booth for your pup to pose and treats for all.
There will be pet-related vendors onsite to peruse and shop.

Sensory-Friendly Hour

Rough Point Museum 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, 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.

Sensory-Friendly Hour

Rough Point Museum 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, 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.