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National Museum of American Illustration

380 Reviews

#2 of 82 things to do in Newport

Museums, Art Museums

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Vernon Court, 492 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

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“A true treasure for the culture vulture”

As a culture vulture and lover of creative artistry I was amazed at the treasure my friend and I... read more

Reviewed 5 days ago

PatrickFitch

“Lovely little gem”

I didn't really have expectations regarding this museum and left quite glad that I came by. The... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Jayme B

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5.0 380 reviews

Excellent83%
Very good13%
Average2%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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“norman rockwell”(99 reviews)

“vernon court”(48 reviews)

“original paintings”(8 reviews)

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The National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI) is situated in Vernon Court, a Gilded Age mansion (1898). Vernon Court is on the Natl. Register of Historic Places with interiors inspired by the palace at Versailles. The NMAI focuses on original...more

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Most Helpful Positive Review

NicolaFardell

London, United Kingdom

Reviewed 27 March 2011

Completely Extraordinary

Beautiful Location, Amazing artwork, Friendly atmosphere. I would highly recommend for a fantastic educational day out.

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Most Helpful Critical Review

MCE1959

Lexington, Massachusetts

9055

Reviewed 29 December 2012

Unsure what it wants to be

A little of Maxfield Parrish goes a long way, and there is a lot of Maxfield Parrish here, along with some Leyendecker and a little Rockwell. The main problem here is that the management cannot decide if it's running a museum of illustration (in which...More

8 Thank MCE1959

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PatrickFitch

Reviewed 5 days ago

A true treasure for the culture vulture

As a culture vulture and lover of creative artistry I was amazed at the treasure my friend and I stumbled across while walking around Newport RI this October. I think most people think of Newport R.I. for it’s jazz festival and the city’a unparalleled architectural...More

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Fadipadi

Bowling Green, Kentucky

426105

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Illustrator vs Vernon Court

I’m a big fan of Rockwell and Wyeth and loved learning and seeing the works of Parrish and Pyle. However the Mansion is beautiful and I hated seeing pictures on every wall and piece of furniture. And why no Cel phone photography? I have photographed...More

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Jayme B

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Lovely little gem

I didn't really have expectations regarding this museum and left quite glad that I came by. The tour definitely helped to put things into perspective and added an essential element for those that aren't intimately familiar with the stories of the artists presented.

Thank Jayme B

Sunshine795990

Locust Grove, Virginia

Reviewed 5 October 2018

Lived up to its Rating

This did not sound like an exciting attraction but hey it had all 5 star reviews! So we chanced it and all 6 of us agreed that it was a very good choice. Beautiful artwork and much learned in spite of ourselves (it was a...More

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Rod S

Reviewed 17 September 2018

Lovely Museum

I remember when it was rarely open but now it is open daily. There is a really impressive Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle, the Wyeths, Norman Rockwell and so many more. The lighting could be a lot better, but the artwork is fantastic. Make sure you...More

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CheerfulTravels

Blairstown, NJ

114

Reviewed 7 September 2018

We were surprised how much we enjoyed this small museum

Wonderful collection that brings depth to American history. The museum also offers occasional special programs/talks so be sure to check the calendar of events.

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MomOnTheGoNewYork

Wading River, New York

6634

Reviewed 4 September 2018 via mobile

Just when you thought you had seen it all

I have been to Newport many times and toured all the mansions run by the preservation society. Recently in Newport for just a day trip we had a few hours to fill and my husband suggested we check out this museum. He is a Wyeth...More

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Scenic779986

New York City, New York

Reviewed 3 September 2018

Mansion with great art collection

I enjoyed this self guided tour of the museum. However, I found the instructions about moving from room to room confusing. Also thought the exhibit was over stuffed with art. Sometimes less is more. Definitely worth a trip though especially for fans of illustration..

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Justice_Sonia

Westport, Massachusetts

Reviewed 28 August 2018 via mobile

Total knockout!

If you admire the Golden Age of American Illustration (or beautiful, tasteful, fully-furnished mansions), do not miss this jewel of a museum! You’ll see a wider selection of top-flight, historic American paintings and drawings here than anywhere else: large-format pictures from advertising, publishing, etc. As...More

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EIKOOC

Boston,MA

18583

Reviewed 26 August 2018

Best museum experience

I'm adding to the terrific reviews for this museum. It was a wonderful experience where I learned so much and saw so many iconic and terrific pieces of art. I'm not a fan of audio tours but this one is a must. The descriptions of...More

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