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Newport Car Museum

Portsmouth, United StatesOpen today 10am–5pmFrom $20 adult, from $17 senior/military/student, from $10 child (5–12), child under 4 free4.9 · 2,132 Google reviews

Overview

The Newport Car Museum houses a private collection of more than 100 automobiles from the 1950s to the present, arranged in themed galleries such as Corvettes, Porsches, Muscle Cars and World Cars. The facility also features Mid‑Century Modern furniture displays, a large gift shop and free on‑site parking.

Housed in a converted industrial building on West Main Road, the museum runs daily public hours with tickets available online or at the door and offers highlight tours and regular events listed on its website.

What to Expect

Start with a walkable route through distinct themed galleries that group cars by marque and era; most cars are displayed floor‑level for close viewing.

Look out for:

  • Corvette and Ford/Shelby galleries with multiple vintage and modern examples.
  • A substantial Porsche and international 'World Cars' selection.
  • Mid‑Century Modern furniture displays paired with automotive exhibits.
  • Rotating special exhibits and scheduled highlight/early‑bird tours.

Best way to experience it:

Allow 60–90 minutes for a thorough visit, buy tickets online to skip the line on busy days, and check the museum events calendar if you want to join a guided highlight tour.

Things to Note

  • Open daily; tickets sold online or at the door (no reservations required).
  • Free on-site parking.
  • The museum occupies a large converted industrial building; plan for indoor walking.
  • Gift shop and rotating exhibits; programming times listed on the website.

Entry

From $20 adult, from $17 senior/military/student, from $10 child (5–12), child under 4 free

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