Newport Art Museum, Art museum in Newport, Rhode Island, United States.
Description
Newport Art Museum is an art museum in Newport, Rhode Island, located across two buildings. The Griswold House and Morris/Cushing Gallery display the American art collection.
History
The museum was founded in 1912 as the Art Association of Newport and acquired the Griswold House in 1915. The residence designed by Richard Morris Hunt became the core of the institution.
Culture
The museum displays works by artists from Rhode Island and preserves the contributions of regional creators. This collection reflects the artistic traditions that developed in this area.
Practical
The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm and Sunday from noon to 4 pm. Admission fees vary by age group.
Did you know?
The Griswold House itself is a National Historic Landmark built in 1864 with distinctive architectural features. The building reflects the wealthy heritage of the location.
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