Audrain Auto Museum
About This Museum
Housed in a magnificent Gilded Age palace on Newport's famed Bellevue Avenue, the Audrain Auto Museum feels less like a traditional institution and more like peeking into the extravagant garages of history's elite. Its rotating exhibits are a curated conversation between art, engineering, and social history, where a pristine Duesenberg might share space with a quirky microcar. The atmosphere is one of polished concrete and low lighting, letting the dramatic curves and brilliant chrome of each automobile take center stage. It’s a place that understands a car is never just a car, especially in a city built on opulence.
Collection Highlights
Exhibits shift regularly, but you might find everything from the stately presence of a Rolls-Royce Phantom once owned by Hollywood royalty to the minimalist sculpture of a classic Ferrari Daytona. The museum excels at thematic displays that connect these machines to the glamorous Newport lifestyle.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right in the heart of Newport's mansion district, making it a perfect stop between touring The Breakers or Marble House. Check their website before you go as they host lively events like Cars & Coffee on weekend mornings.
Architecture & Building
The museum is located in the historic Audrain Building, an opulent Gilded Age structure with grand arched windows and ornate terra cotta details that perfectly echo the luxury of its contents.
Contact & Location
Address: Audrain Auto Museum, 222, Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, 02840, United States
Phone: +1 401-856-4420
Website: Visit Website
