Take a stroll on Bellevue. You may not be sure you're at the right mansion. Not a lot of signage. If you love illustration do not leave Newport without seeing this. I saw it advertised in a Newport brochure. If you're lucky as I was the man himself will be there to offer insights. A highlight of my trip.

Any trip to Newport should include some well spent time at this museum, it's gift shop and grounds. They are doing a special exhibit of Maxfield Parrish this Summer and I cannot wait to see it.

Beautiful mansion, beautiful collection of art. Norman Rockwell and Maxfield Parrish were featured in this showing, and it was spectacular. My only disappointment was that I was looking forward to seeing Charles Dana Gibson's work and there was not one on display. I'll definitely go back and try again in the summer when they've changed the exhibits.

This is amazing collection in an historic house, but the museum is not always open, check this out at the start of your trip so you can plan your visit and not be disappointed !

OMG What a pleasant surprise! Norman Rockwell, never really my "cup of tea" but I decided to check out the NM of Am Illustration. Knocked my socks off! Blew my mind! Way more impressive than either of the Mansions I've seen. Just the way things sparkle in there, the Tiffany murals, glass roofed conservatories (2), the sheer number of works,... More

From the moment you pass the elegant gates and are greeted by the enormous lion statues with the mansion and gardens behind, you feel transported to another era. Unlike big museums with guards everywhere and everything behind glass, you meander through this glorious house filled with beautiful furniture of the Gilded Age and the most mind blowing collection of the... More

What an amazing experience to view original artworks by the greatest of the American illustrators in the unique Vernon Court. It is an exceptional treat in itself… to have the pleasure of the magnificent mansion and the vast collection of American art is very special. The artwork is displayed so beautifully in the mansion that we imagined what it would... More

The staff were warm and welcoming.The guide left us with the feeling he was there in the period of his story. The presentation from begining to end was great. There were eight of us and not one was disappointed. Take in an afternoon at the museum and dinner and your all set in Newport. I tip my hat to the... More

Its very frustrating the museum is only open on Friday 70% of the year. Some people live in this area and would like to go, but Newport is crazy crowded in the summer and there is little to do in the winter. One Saturday a month would at least allow the locals who work 9-5 to come see the art,... More