Whitehorne House Museum

Museum · Newport ·

Whitehorne House Museum

Museum · Newport ·

Federal style mansion museum showcasing Newport furniture

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416 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840 Get directions

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"I love a good house museum, and this one is an extremely charming example. Focused on 18th-century furniture made in Newport, its creaking halls transport you to the nation’s earliest days; yes, there are grander houses in town, but nowhere else spotlights local craftsmanship so compellingly." - Vogue

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Whitehorne House Museum

Kevin C.

Google

Doris Duke founded the museum which celebrates the ingenuity and artistry of Newport furniture from the 1600's through the 1800's.

Gretchen W.

Google

This is a wonderful museum displaying many examples of Newport furniture, textiles, and art, and it's all located in this old, historic house that is beautiful on its own. It's air conditioned, free for Newport county residents all the time, and right in the heart of Lower Thames St, definitely worth a visit when you need a cool break from shopping!

Joe I.

Google

Martha our guide was most knowledgeable about the house, its furnishings, and accessories. You learn something new everyday. Today we learnt about Newport furniture. This museum is a gem that might get overlooked on the busy tourist Thames St.

Steve E.

Google

Whitehorne House was a delight to visit . The staff was very informative and the collection of Newport Furniture was fascinating to view . The great part is you can walk around some of the pieces to see the cabinet makers signatures . The setting in a period restored home is perfect .

John D.

Google

An interesting museum to visit for a historical perspective on furniture and furniture making in early America. The pieces they have and the material are good and informative.

Cathy D.

Google

Wonderful small museum dedicated to Newport furniture along with Federal period. Extremely knowledgeable staff.

John P.

Google

Very cool view into the history of Newport cabinet and furniture making. Worth the $10 PP.

Darlene D.

Google

Very good interesting on Newport downtown history and furniture making

Brian S.

Yelp

We enjoyed an Amazing gem of a museum on Sept 15th, 2022 featuring 18th-century Newport furniture and related decorative arts in a period home thanks to the charitable Doris Duke foundation. 116 Thames Street, Newport. RI. 401-847-8344

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Whitehorne House Museum

Kevin C.

Google

Doris Duke founded the museum which celebrates the ingenuity and artistry of Newport furniture from the 1600's through the 1800's.

Gretchen W.

Google

Joe I.

Google

Steve E.

Google

John D.

Google

An interesting museum to visit for a historical perspective on furniture and furniture making in early America. The pieces they have and the material are good and informative.

Cathy D.

Google

Wonderful small museum dedicated to Newport furniture along with Federal period. Extremely knowledgeable staff.

John P.

Google

Very cool view into the history of Newport cabinet and furniture making. Worth the $10 PP.

Darlene D.

Google

Very good interesting on Newport downtown history and furniture making

Brian S.

Yelp

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