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National Museum of American Illustration

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The National Museum of American Illustration, founded in 1998, is the first national museum to be devoted exclusively to American illustration artwork. …

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Sep 25, 2022
This is one of the most gorgeous art collections in the country, sadly, for ages the museum has been closed due to covid then renovations with no updates ok their website. I do hope they re open one …Full review by luluklimt
Jun 3, 2022
As an illustrator, this is an amazing place. It is mostly geared towards 1920s illustration work, but WOW a really spectacular collection. Just the mansion alone is worth the entrance fee too! Put th…Full review by DHPaine
Sep 11, 2020
We have been there several times. The film is excellent, the collection is outstanding. One of our favorite museums. Parking right off of Bellevue Ave is very good. Unfortunately because of COVID…Full review by patk960
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Facts

Established:1998
Located:Newport, Rhode Island, US
Director:Laurence S. Cutler and Judy Goffman Cutler
Type:Visual art

Questions & answers

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Can you rent wheelchairs here for use in the gallery?
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Not sure. Didn’t see any while there.
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are they only open on Fridays for the month of April?
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I think that is the case but give them a call. They are open for the most part during the summer (after May 30 or around there).
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are they only open on Fridays for the month of April?
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I don't know. They have a website and are located in one of the Newport mansions.
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Answer by Jack M · Apr 15, 2018
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Parking on site?
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Yes, good size lot across the street.
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Is any sort of photography permitted?
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Photography is not permitted inside the NMAI. Photography of the mansion exterior and the arboretum is allowed.
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How long does it take to view the Museum?
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We recommend visitors allow at least one hour to view the Museum's collection on General Admissions days. The average length of a Guided Tour is 1 hour and 15...
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