Top Rhode Island Holiday Party Museums

• 1 Holiday Party Album
• Spaces for 100-5,000 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 4 Landmarks
• 4 Total Spaces

Set on the edge of Newport Harbor, this iconic waterfront destination offers an extraordinary blend of history, natural beauty, and versatility that few places can match. From sweeping open lawns with panoramic ocean views to stunning stone casemates rich with character, every space at Fort Adams provides a breathtaking backdrop for unforgettable moments. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, public gathering, or an intimate dinner, Fort Adams offers the flexibility to design an event that is entirely your own. Host a ceremony steps from the water, a cocktail hour under open skies, or a reception surrounded by historic architecture—each setting seamlessly flowing into the next to create a dynamic and memorable experience for your guests. With the capacity to accommodate everything from small, private gatherings to large-scale events of several thousand guests, Fort Adams is uniquely equipped to bring ambitious visions to life. Ample free parking, easy access to downtown Newport via water shuttle, and expansive grounds allow for smooth guest flow and a stress-free experience. At Fort Adams, every event is elevated by the space itself—timeless, dramatic, and undeniably beautiful—creating an atmosphere your guests will never forget. (Please note: Rental fees through Fort Adams are for the venue space only. All additional services—including tenting, restrooms, catering, tables, chairs, linens, AV, etc.—must be arranged through vendors of your choice. We’re happy to assist with coordination and provide recommendations to help ensure a smooth and successful planning process)

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Meeting Space

Newport Car Museum occupies an 80,000-square-foot former missile manufacturing facility on seven acres in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where it has displayed a private collection of more than 100 automobiles since opening in 2017. The collection spans eight decades of modern industrial automotive design, from the 1950s to the present, organized into curated galleries for Ford/Shelby cars, Corvettes, World Cars, Porsches, Fin Cars, Muscle Cars, and Mopars. Mid-Century modern furniture is displayed throughout the galleries alongside the cars, extending the museum's design focus beyond the automobiles themselves. For private events, the museum's Wheel Room offers an 1,800-square-foot multipurpose space that accommodates up to 100 guests in conference or social-style configurations, equipped with audio/visual capabilities and set against the backdrop of the museum's automotive and Mid-Century furniture collections. The museum is open daily and offers free parking for more than 300 vehicles.

• Spaces for 50-120 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Mansion

The Lippitt House Museum is an 1865 Victorian mansion on Providence's historic East Side, recognized as a National Historic Landmark for its well-preserved period interiors. Built for textile magnate and Rhode Island Governor Henry Lippitt, the house features an elaborate dining room ceiling and other high-style Victorian details throughout its first-floor rooms. Beyond its museum tours, the mansion is available for rental for parties, photography and film, and corporate or non-profit meetings, with grounds that include an operational 1873 fountain. Rental packages give guests access to six first-floor rooms and the grounds, along with the free use of banquet tables, chairs, and a Steinway baby grand piano, all included with the space rather than sourced separately. Guided tours of the museum run year-round, including monthly First Thursday evening tours, giving visitors a window into the Lippitt family's history alongside stories of 19th-century immigration, women's suffrage advocacy, and Deaf education tied to the house.