Happenings

04 Jul

Posted at 08:59h in Happenings

…Newport Car Museum! Again, we have been honored with Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award, which recognizes that we are among the top 10% of things to do worldwide! Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice honors select accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence. Winners are...

05 May

Posted at 09:26h in Happenings

Ed and Kathy Schmidt have two more states to go to make 48 in the 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible they personally rebuilt. Our visitors always have the best stories to share, but this one tops them all. The Schmidts, of Delaware, started their "bucket list" adventure...

03 Apr

Posted at 18:44h in Happenings

There's always something new to see at the Newport Car Museum, and this month it includes the return of the hand-built (in the U.S.) 2017 Honda Acura NSX (foreground above), one of the most complex cars ever made, and the 2005 Acura NSX (background above),...

03 Apr

Posted at 18:42h in Happenings

In July of 2022, the Newport Car Museum Gift Shop expanded, doubling in size to 2,100 sq. ft. More recently, a back wall was blown out to accommodate more clothing and artwork, and it has proven quite popular. With over 50,000 people visiting the Museum...

09 Feb

Posted at 16:30h in Happenings

(From left) Diogo Cardoso, Alex Wolo, Alex Cocuzza, and Johnny Mayo drove from New Jersey to see the Newport Car Museum for the first time. The Newport Car Museum is fire according to young people in their teens and twenties who have become a large part...

08 Jan

Posted at 18:45h in Happenings

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette 3LT  “Finally,” our new mid-engine C8-generation Chevrolet Corvette 3LT has arrived. It is the first generation to have its naturally aspirated V-8 engine mounted behind the passenger compartment, and its sharp handling and explosive acceleration are a match for sports cars costing...

27 Oct

Posted at 18:46h in Happenings

An American Edition for an American Tradition As the Ford Mustang approaches its 60th Anniversary (in 2024) and its place in history as one of the longest-running automotive models in the world, the Newport Car Museum recognizes and celebrates this iconic American brand with the addition...

05 Oct

Posted at 18:29h in Happenings

The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce held a business networking event in our newly expanded Wheel Room. Now with a lovely bar setup, breakfast nibbles could be served with elegance, and we were pleased to see the space work so beautifully for such a lively...