Newporters Taking Advantage of Free Mansion Admissions

‘Tis the season.

For free admission to the Newport Mansions.

That goes for Newporters only, so if you’re reading this from another town, tough darts.

Admission to the mansions for residents of the city of Newport has been free for all of this year to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Society. The gesture of good will has resulted in a total of 4,200 visits from May to October. Of that figure, 673 were children.

“As the holidays approach, we want to remind Newport residents that this free admission offer remains in effect,” said Preservation Society CEO & Executive Director Trudy Coxe. “Travel + Leisure magazine just named Newport one of the Top Holiday Towns in America, so we want to make sure that Newporters take advantage of this opportunity to get in the holiday spirit.”

Any resident family member is welcome to take any regular tour, any day of the week, just by showing proof of city of Newport residency at the ticket station at any one of the Preservation Society’s properties. Proof of residency can be a driver’s license, motor vehicle registration, passport, other photo id, utility bill, or any similar document that shows name and address. To take advantage of this offer, each adult must show proof of Newport residency. Identification is not required for children, but children must be escorted by an adult.

From now until Nov. 20, The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House, Rosecliff and Chateau-sur-Mer are open daily. Starting Nov. 21, The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House will be decorated for the holidays and open daily. Rosecliff will be closed from November 21 to December 6, but then will reopen daily through January 3, showcasing the exhibition Newport & Her Southern Sisters: Three Centuries of Art & Design. Free admission to the mansions applies to daytime house tours only. The Servant Life Tour at The Elms is included on a space-available basis. Special events, performances, shows, festivals, lectures and Holiday Evenings are not included.

For more detailed information about the free admission for Newport residents in 2015, please visit www.NewportMansions.org/plan-a-visit/newport-resident.