Happenings

12 Jan

Posted at 15:14h in Happenings

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...

21 Sep

Posted at 17:09h in Happenings

All Production Versions of the Porsche Speedster on Display PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (September 21, 2022) – In June, the Newport Car Museum celebrated its fifth anniversary by adding five new cars to its collection, which is now 90+ strong and represents eight decades of automotive design. In...

01 Aug

Posted at 18:00h in Happenings

While the Newport Car Museum is an avowed “car lovers’ paradise,†it’s also an absolute Car Heaven for photographers. Theatrical stage lighting; the absence of crowd barriers and low platforms for unobstructed access; and rich colors on the cars as well as walls lend to...

30 Apr

Posted at 18:31h in Happenings

Fundraiser for New Portsmouth Community Playground Planned at Newport Car Museum PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (May 1, 2022) –A fundraiser, to benefit a new community playground that will replace the current playground on Turnpike Avenue in Portsmouth, will be held at the Newport Car Museum Gift Shop on Thursday,...

03 Apr

Posted at 18:08h in Happenings

There’s a reason the Newport Car Museum appeals to everyone who loves art. On their own, the cars on display – numbering more than 85 – are breathtakingly beautiful, but stage them on platforms and turn tables, add theatrical lighting, then surround them with artwork...

04 Mar

Posted at 19:37h in Happenings

Newport Car Museum Exhibit Pays Tribute to Bertha Benz and her Contribution to Automotive History PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (March 3, 2022) – No celebration of Women's History Month would be complete without commemorating the vital role Bertha Benz played in the development of the automobile. In a nutshell,...