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 late March to November.
Experience the only museum in the world specializing in 18th-century Newport furniture and related decorative arts. Open late May to October.
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 Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) is announcing its inaugural Preservation Trades Specialist Training Program. Through the organization’s Historic Trades Initiative, local contractors can nominate members of their workforce for the…
The Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) and the City of Newport have selected Phil Thomason of Thomason and Associates to develop graphics for the City’s Design Guidelines for Elevating Historic Buildings….
For the first time, the annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards recognizes a record five projects for their significant contributions to the preservation of Newport’s architectural heritage and historic character….
Newport, RI — Newport Restoration Foundation is pleased to announce a new exhibition at Rough Point Museum, Inspired by Asia: Highlights from the Duke Family Collection. The exhibition will be…
Newport, RI – The 15th annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards will recognize two recent projects for their contributions to preserving Newport’s architectural heritage and historic character. The awards will…
Newport, RI— 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 preservation,…
Newport, RI — Newport Restoration Foundation is pleased to announce that a grant-funded Historic Structure Report is currently underway on one of their most historically significant homes, the William Vernon…
Newport, RI — Newport Restoration Foundation has been awarded $71,212 from The 1772 Foundation for the planning of a historic building trades apprenticeship program. The 1772 Foundation, based in Pomfret,…
Newport, RI —In the Waves, a site-specific, contemporary outdoor artwork by renowned artist Melissa McGill will be installed on the lawn of Newport Restoration Foundation’s Rough Point Museum in the summer…
Newport, RI — The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced on July 29, $30 million in grants for 238 humanities projects across the United States in several categories. NRF’s…
