The National Museum of American Illustration is a must-see museum for anyone interested in American art and illustration. It's located in a beautiful old Newport mansion in the midst of the several mansions open for tour. The museum's collection is outstanding, with original art by Wyeth, Rockwell, Leyendecker, Parrish, Pyle, Gibson, and all the great American illustrators. I visited off-season,... More

This is a terrific museum with an art form that many would dismiss but is striking and entertaining. There is a large collection of colorful and stunning works by great artists such as Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth, Howard Pyle, JC Leyendecker (whose name I did not know but whose art was very familiar), Charles Gibson and others. Maxfield... More

The art is perfectly set in the rooms of Vernon Court, one of the grand Newport Mansions. I have visited several times and enjoy the changing exhibits. The options for a guided tour or a self-tour are available. The first option offers an hour presentation from the knowledgeable and informative staff and the second permits time to study each painting.... More

There can be no better Museum in the U.S than this Museum if you like American illustrators such as Parrish, Wyeth, Rockwell and Pyle, to name a few. The Museum is in a Newport mansion and is wonderfully presented within the distinctive rooms. The guided tour of one hour was most informative. This is an experience that should not be... More

Love this museum! The Rockwell works alone were spectacular!! I have to go back next time I'm in Newport! Well worth the trip! Check the hours, though, as it's only open limited time.

A little of Maxfield Parrish goes a long way, and there is a lot of Maxfield Parrish here, along with some Leyendecker and a little Rockwell. The main problem here is that the management cannot decide if it's running a museum of illustration (in which case there is much more needed in terms of curatorial and historical work) or if... More

Yea yea, Newport Mansions, bla bla bla. The Breakers at Christmas, the antique stores, the skating rink - Newport's very cool for tourists, true. However, like many native Ro Dilandas (Rhode Islanders) I've always tended to hibernate suring our tourist season. HOW WRONG WAS I?!?!?! National Museum of American Illustration had a fabulous Maxfield Parish exhibit, and I drove over... More

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of visiting Vernon Court and it is truly spectacular. The amazing works of art and history coupled with the splendor of the mansion and grounds make for an extraordinary experience. Thanks to our dear friends Costas and Grace, we were treated to the ultimate treat..... a personal tour by Laurence Cutler- WOW.... More

If you are lucky enough to have Lawrence Cutler show you around, as we once did several years ago, it is a high point of Newport.