The Newport Public Library offers free or discounted admission to several museums in Southern New England.
Admission prices & hours are set by the institutions listed, they are subject to change. Please call ahead to verify information.
MUSEUM PASSES are available at the Circulation Desk and are for patrons to check out on a first-come, first-served basis. They are due back after 3 days and must be returned to the Circulation Desk. Limitations vary according to each institution.
The overdue fine for returnable passes is $10.00/day. A fee of $10.00 will be applied if the pass is not returned directly to the Circulation Desk.
COUPON PASSES are also available at the Circulation Desk. These do NOT have to be returned; again, limitations vary depending on the institution, so call us for more detailed information (401) 847-8720 x201.
Audrain Auto Museum
222 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 856-4420
Without pass: Adults $20.00; Seniors $10.00; Military and Students (with ID) $10.00; Children (6-17) $8.00
With pass: One free admission. Does not include special events.
Audrain Auto Museum
The International Tennis Hall of Fame
194 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(800) 457-1144
Without pass: Adults $15.00; Seniors(62+)/Military/Students/USAT/AAA $12.00; AARP Members $11.00;Children (16 and under) Free
With pass: One pass provides free admission for a family (2 adults, 2 children); a separate pass provides free admission for one adult
The International Tennis Hall of Fame
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-8200
Without pass: Adults $15.00; Seniors $10.00; Students/Military $8.00
With pass: Admits 2 adults and children under 18 free
Newport Art Museum
Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 Third Beach Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-2577
Without pass: Adults $7; Seniors/Military $6; Student w/ID $3; Children (3-18) $3; Children under 3 Free.
With pass: Free family admission
Norman Bird Sanctuary
Rough Point
680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI
(401) 847-8344
Without pass: Adults $25; Youth (ages 13-18) & Students (w/ID)$10; Children under 12 Free
With pass: Free admission for up to 2 adults and 2 Youth/Students.
Rough Point