NRF promotes and invests in the architectural heritage of the Newport community, the traditional building trades, and Doris Duke’s fine and decorative arts collections, for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of all.
As a leader in the preservation of early American architecture, NRF supports research and education in areas directly related to its collections and issues of critical concern to the field of historic preservation.
Tour Doris Duke’s art-filled mansion and enjoy panoramic ocean views from the extensive grounds, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Open April to November.
Experience the only museum in the world specializing in 18th-century Newport furniture and related decorative arts.
Explore 40 acres of open space, a tribute to the agrarian heritage of Aquidneck Island. The site is open daily from dawn to dusk for public enjoyment.
Newport Restoration Foundation holds one of the largest collections of period architecture owned by a single organization anywhere in the United States.
Celebrate excellence in historic preservation efforts within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
Live amidst history by renting one of our many historic properties.
Help us to continue a lived-in legacy by becoming a Restoration Partner today.
The staff of the Newport Restoration Foundation is pleased to welcome visitors to our annual holiday experience, A Rough Point Holiday.
As we share the stories of Doris Duke’s holiday traditions and the off-season routines of Rough Point, we are also working to have safe and comfortable experiences for our staff and our visitors. Here is what to expect when you come to A Rough Point Holiday in 2021.
As you will see below, all entries to our museum are timed, allowing a specific number of people onsite at any time.
If you are entitled to free admission or have purchased a ticket through another party, please call us at 401-847-8344 to schedule the time and date of your entry.
If you arrive onsite without first scheduling, you may not be able to be admitted.
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