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.
Visit Doris Duke’s art-filled mansion and enjoy panoramic ocean views from the extensive grounds. Open late March to November.
The Vernon House is a site for expansive story-telling, contemporary dialogue, and preservation trades skill-building.
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.
Paneled in light pine, this room served as a sanctuary for Miss Duke and her love of music performance. It includes a post WW II, Knabe baby grand piano and a Sony reel to reel tape recorder. Typically, the room also includes a Fitz Henry Lane, luminist painting, Near Reef of Norman’s Woe, but the picture has been taken off of display for conservation reasons. Please see the image below.
Near Reef of Norman’s Woe by Lane
