Some fresh walls, new artwork, a center turntable, and other tweaks – not the least of which is the coming addition of a 1987 Porsche 959 – are morphing what once was a Pop-Up Exhibit into the Newport Car Museum’s permanent Porsche Gallery. Starting with a...
Newport Car Museum is the largest dealer of exotic, classic and rare cars in North America (but the cars are only 3”- 8” long). Currently in our Gift Shop, there are 450 different die cast cars and over 3,300 novelty items (car-related and otherwise) for...
2004 Honda Rune Joins the Family Sure, the Newport Car Museum is about the art of the car, but there's room in the main lobby for a sculpture, and certainly the 2004 Honda Rune is as relevant as any car in the Museum's private collection in...
2006 Bugatti Veyron Takes Center Stage in World Car Gallery Go Big or Go Home! That was our mantra as we prepared the Newport Car Museum for its Grand Opening in June of 2017, and it remains so as we mark our six-year Anniversary in 2023....
Of course, all of our cars are special, but extraordinary cars call for extraordinary measures. Museum Founder Gunther Buerman will do the honors of unveiling our 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Mille Miglia Recreation on Saturday, May 6 between 11 a.m. and noon, when the Gull...
Discounted Admission for Mustang Owners from April 17 through April 22 _ Monday, April 17 is National Mustang Day, when Mustang clubs around the world hit the road to honor the iconic Pony Car. This special day sprang forth in late 2015 to honor Mustang’s 50th...
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — For parents eager to introduce some history and culture to their kids, but who know the word “museum” will elicit groans and eye rolls, it’s time for a road trip. At the Newport Car Museum, the artists aren’t named Van Gogh, Monet, or Matisse,...
If You Think Women Haven't Influenced the Automobile Industry, Think Again...
Dates Announced for 2023 On the second weekend of each month, the Newport Car Museum lifts the hoods on every one of its 90+ cars, so that visitors can get a privileged look at what makes the Museum’s private collection rock, rumble, and roll. The cars,...
With its alluring mix of iconic automobiles and classic Mid-Century furniture, the 80,000 square-foot Newport Car Museum creates a fascinating backdrop for corporate events and meetings. The 1800 sq. ft. Wheel Room, with its state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities and easily configurable seating and table arrangements, allows for...