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November 2025

Thu
20

Beyond Fortune: Doris Duke’s Legacy of Philanthropy

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.

Fri
28

A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark

November 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for this holiday experience! Enjoy cozy beverages and jolly jazz on the terrace at Rough Point after dark.

Sat
29

Sensory-Friendly Hour

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.
Internal sign asking visitors to "Please pick up" the 3d, scale model of the Jadeite Guanyin

Sat
29

A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark

November 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for this holiday experience! Enjoy cozy beverages and jolly jazz on the terrace at Rough Point after dark.

December 2025

Thu
04

A Rough Point Holiday: Caretaking at Rough Point Past & Present

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.

Fri
05

A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark

December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for this holiday experience! Enjoy cozy beverages and jolly jazz on the terrace at Rough Point after dark.

Sat
06

A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark

December 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for this holiday experience! Enjoy cozy beverages and jolly jazz on the terrace at Rough Point after dark.

Thu
11

Fashioning Doris Duke: Inside the Fashion Collection at Rough Point

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.

Fri
12

A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark

December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for this holiday experience! Enjoy cozy beverages and jolly jazz on the terrace at Rough Point after dark.

Sat
13

Sensory-Friendly Hour

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.
Internal sign asking visitors to "Please pick up" the 3d, scale model of the Jadeite Guanyin

Sat
13

A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark

December 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for this holiday experience! Enjoy cozy beverages and jolly jazz on the terrace at Rough Point after dark.

Fri
19

A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark

December 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for this holiday experience! Enjoy cozy beverages and jolly jazz on the terrace at Rough Point after dark.

Sat
20

A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark

December 20 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for this holiday experience! Enjoy cozy beverages and jolly jazz on the terrace at Rough Point after dark.

Fri
26

A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark

December 26 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for this holiday experience! Enjoy cozy beverages and jolly jazz on the terrace at Rough Point after dark.

Sat
27

Sensory-Friendly Hour

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.
Internal sign asking visitors to "Please pick up" the 3d, scale model of the Jadeite Guanyin

Sat
27

A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark

December 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Rough Point Museum

680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States

Join us for this holiday experience! Enjoy cozy beverages and jolly jazz on the terrace at Rough Point after dark.