National Museum of American Illustration, Rhode Island, United States
5.0 (413 reviews) Saturday: Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Newport Art Museums
WOW, You can lose yourself here with wonder
The NMAI is currently closed to due renovations, opening in the late Spring. Please check back for additional information at that time. The National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI) is situated in Vernon Court, a Gilded Age mansion (1898). Vernon Court is on the Natl. Register of Historic Places with interiors inspired by the palace at Versailles. The NMAI focuses on original illustration artworks created to be reproduced in books, periodicals, advertising and in other print media. Featured artists include: Norman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle, JC Leyendecker, Jessie Willcox Smith, NC Wyeth and 150 others. Free parking for museum visitors is available in our lot located on Victoria Avenue.
Address
492 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840-4127
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http://www.americanillustration.org
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Saturday, May 04, 2024, 1:56
User Ratings
5.0 based on (413 reviews)
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5Amazin1 5:00 PM Aug 20, 2018
Amazing
We t here with my wife she loves illustration and I was like I am not really interested, however I was truly amazed at how much I really enjoyed it. There was a self guided tour with headphones and a iPad some really amazing art and illustration. truly amazing.
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5raizen 5:00 PM May 26, 2018
Great way to see mansion plus museum
Extensive collection of illustration art in a beautiful restored mansion. The audio tour allows you to dive into as much detail as you want. Very educational and enjoyable.
