PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (Sept. 23, 2021) – It will be a giant reminder of why we love cool cars when AutoFest 2021 comes to the Newport Car Museum (Portsmouth, R.I.) on Sunday, October 3. First, over 500 show cars will fill the Museum’s giant parking lot, courtesy...
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (September 9, 2021) – Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel platform, has recognized the Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth, R.I. as a Travelers’ Choice™ Award winner for a second consecutive year and further distinguished the Museum as ranking among the top 10% of attractions...
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (June 4, 2021) – On the heels of opening its Pop-Up Porsche gallery in May, the Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth, R.I. has unveiled a 2014 McLaren P1 and a 2019 McLaren Senna, which are displayed together to make a stunning center stage...
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (April 25, 2021) – The Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth, R.I. is adding a Pop-Up Porsche Exhibit to showcase new additions to its already expansive collection of beautiful, exotic, and rare cars. The Museum is housed in the now-iconic “Big Red Building” that...
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (February 1, 2021) – When Brazilian artist Romero Britto applied his signature pop-art graphics to all visible surfaces of a sleek 2005 Corvette, he had no idea the car would wind up in one of the coolest galleries in the United States. The...
Being that we are in the month of Octoberfest celebrations, we are featuring our three cars from Bavarian Motor Werks: the 1957 Isetta, the 2001 Z8, and the 2014 i8. And while this second video in our car review series was filmed (as was the...
We are fortunate to be able to offer a safe and enjoyable visit for all. Our huge exhibit space (80,000 sq. ft.) provides all guests an atmosphere for experiencing our Museum at their own pace and as they feel most comfortable. We follow all State of Rhode Island and...
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (Sept. 1, 2020) – The Newport Car Museum intended to unveil some new cars this summer; however, those plans came to a screeching halt in March when the State of Rhode Island mandated the shutdown of Museums and other businesses during early stay-at-home...
We’ve heard it from car enthusiasts across New England that they are excited to hit the road again. We know the times have been challenging, but we’re more than ready to host your car club or group on its next outing. We offer admission discounts...
The Newport Car Museum Gift Shop in Portsmouth, R.I. does not require an admission ticket to the Museum in order for a visitor to shop there; however, there is a suggested offering to be made at the door – that of a great big smile....