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Newport Historical Society's Museum of Newport History & Shop

127 Thames St, Newport, Rhode Island 02840 USA

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“Newport history starts here!”

The Museum of Newport History is a history museum in the Old Brick Market building in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It is owned and operated by the Newport Historical Society at 127 Thames Street on Washington Square. The building, designed by noted 18th century American architect Peter Harrison and built in the 1760s, is a National Historic Landmark.DescriptionThe Brick Market is a three story brick structure with a low hip roof. Its ground floor has round-arch openings, which were historically open but have mostly been glassed over. The upper level bays are separated by large pilasters with Ionic capitals, with a dentillated cornice below the roof. The second floor windows are rectangular sash, topped by alternating gable and segmented-arch pedimemnts. The third floor windows are square, with a simpler molded surround. The interior has been extensively altered over time, with little historic material surviving.HistoryThe Brick Market was designed by Peter Harrison, an major architect working in the British colonies during the 18th century. Harrison based the Georgian design on a part of the 17th century design of Somerset House by Inigo Jones, altering the building material from stone to brick, and replacing Jones' Corinthian capitals with those of the Ionic order.

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PROS: the staff was nice and the gift shop was one of the larger ones in Newport. Upstairs is where the museum is located. It's free and has some important Newport historic items and room... Read more

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Skyy W.

Came to this store about 2 weeks ago while my family and I were visiting. We walked in because we saw online they carried this sea salt. From the moment we walked in I was just gushing with... Read more

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R- D.

One of the least expensive things you will do in Newport and yet one of the most historically educational and interesting. I love visiting museums especially when I learn something. I did not know... Read more

Newport Historical Society's Museum of Newport History & Shop

127 Thames St
Newport, Rhode Island
02840 USA
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  • Sun - Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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