National Museum of American Illustration
Address
492 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 851-8949
Description:
The National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI) was founded in 1998 by Judy Goffman Cutler and Laurence S. Cutler to house their collection of primarily "Golden Age" American Illustration art, yet the museum also exhibits American illustration from all periods, styles and talents. The Museum venue is Vernon Court (1898), an interpretation of an 18th century French ch!teau from the "Gilded Age of Architecture," designed by Carrère & Hastings, architects for many notable landmark buildings such as the NY Public Library, the US Senate and House Office Buildings, Lord Duveen's New York Galleries, the Neue Gallery, The Flagler Museum, and The Frick Collection. The NMAI's goal is to present a venue for the public to appreciate the collection of American illustration art in perpetuity.
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Description
The National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI) was founded in 1998 by Judy Goffman Cutler and Laurence S. Cutler to house their collection of primarily "Golden Age" American Illustration art, yet the museum also exhibits American illustration from all periods, styles and talents. The Museum venue is Vernon Court (1898), an interpretation of an 18th century French château from the "Gilded Age of Architecture," designed by Carrère & Hastings, architects for many notable landmark buildings such as the NY Public Library, the US Senate and House Office Buildings, Lord Duveen's New York Galleries, the Neue Gallery, The Flagler Museum, and The Frick Collection. The NMAI's goal is to present a venue for the public to appreciate the collection of American illustration art in perpetuity.
Hours
Closed due to Covid 19
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
All
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Closed due to Covid 19
Intake Process:
Call
Program Fees:
Varies
Eligibility:
All
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
NMAI
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
April 9, 2019
Volunteer Opportunities:
Yes
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Year Incorporated:
1998
Services
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Description
The National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI) was founded in 1998 by Judy Goffman Cutler and Laurence S. Cutler to house their collection of primarily "Golden Age" American Illustration art, yet the museum also exhibits American illustration from all periods, styles and talents. The Museum venue is Vernon Court (1898), an interpretation of an 18th century French château from the "Gilded Age of Architecture," designed by Carrère & Hastings, architects for many notable landmark buildings such as the NY Public Library, the US Senate and House Office Buildings, Lord Duveen's New York Galleries, the Neue Gallery, The Flagler Museum, and The Frick Collection. The NMAI's goal is to present a venue for the public to appreciate the collection of American illustration art in perpetuity.
Hours
Closed due to Covid 19
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
All
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
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Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
492 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Mailing
492 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Contacts
General Email
Primary Contact
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 851-8949
Admissions Office
(401) 851-8949
Fax
(401) 851-8974
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