Museum of Newport History & Shop – Newport Historical Society
Free to the public, this award-winning museum offers an engaging introduction to the area’s rich history and uniquely beautiful architecture. Visit the shop for distinctly-Newport gift items.
Location
Brick Market Museum & Shop
127 Thames Street
Newport, RI 02840
Health and
Safety Measures
- Open For Shopping
- Virtual Shopping
Newport History Starts Here. Museum, shop, and walking tours!
Located in the 1762 Brick Market designed by Peter Harrison, our award-winning Museum &Shop is the perfect place to begin a visit to Newport. The Museum provides the whole family with an engaging introduction to the area’s rich history and the beauty of its architecture. Glimpse the lives of the people–past and present–who have made Newport one of America’s most historic cities. Open daily, the Museum & Shop at Brick Market is an information center and departure point for guided walking tours.
- History
- Souvenirs
- Museum
- Tours
- Walking Tours
- Rhode Island products
- Books
- Books about Newport
- Gifts
- Toys
- Children's books
- Games
- Puzzles
- Virtual lectures
Uniquely Newport Tote Bag
Eco-friendly jute bag with comfortable stuffed handle featuring James Nicholson's 1888 Painting of Newport Harbor. Bag available in two sizes.
Uniquely Newport History
Caswell-Massey, founded in 1752 in Newport, is the first fragrance and personal care product company in America. Shop perfume, cologne, and lotion.
