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National Museum of American Illustration, Newport

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Current Exhibitions at the NMAI:

•Norman Rockwell & His Contemporaries: Fabulous Forties to Sensational Sixties

• American Illustration and the First World War

• Howard Pyle, His Students & the Golden Age of American Illustration

• The American Muse

• John Rogers: The Norman Rockwell of Statuary
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  • 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.....  more
    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.....  more »
  • 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... 
    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...  more »
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  • This museum houses a nice collection of illustration art. The museum itself is in one of the Newport mansions so you feel like you're getting a 2 for the price of 1 outing. The history of the mansion is detailed along with the art. After paying, you watch a brief introductory movie which gives a general overview of the collection. Then each visitor gets a tablet with headphones which serves as a guide as you walk the rooms and look at the art. It's great because you can read or listen while you walk along at your own pace. This is helpful because the mansion is crammed full of artwork and it gives the visitor time to absorb it all. One of the most extraordinary aspects of the experience is how close you are to all of the art and furniture. It's very much honor system based as far as not touching the art. While I respected the no touching, I LOVED that I was able to step up close and get to see all of the details in the majority of the pieces. If you are in Rhode Island, I highly recommend stopping by this amazing museum.
  • This museum is a hidden gem. If you love art and design, fine art, or commercial art plan a visit. A rare opportunity to see the original work of these great American artists. Prepare to pay the entry fee of $20 and no photos allowed inside.

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