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🎨 Museums for Kids in Newport, RI

3 children's museums, science centers, and interactive exhibits rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Newport

International Tennis Hall of Fame museum in Newport, RI🎨 Museum
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The International Tennis Hall of Fame offers an unexpectedly engaging experience for families, even those new to tennis. Kids love the interactive exhibits where they can test their skills, watch exciting match highlights, and explore the historic grass courts where legends once played. The hands-on approach makes learning about tennis history fun rather than lecture-like, with plenty of artifacts and videos to keep young visitors entertained.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours❤️39

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Newport Art Museum art museum in Newport, RI🎨 Museum
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4.5(291)$

The Newport Art Museum transforms art appreciation into an interactive adventure for families, with hands-on exhibits and creative programming designed specifically for young visitors. Located in a beautiful historic building on Bellevue Avenue, this welcoming museum encourages kids to explore their artistic side through engaging displays and drop-in art activities that make fine art accessible and fun.

🕑 1.5-2 hours❤️80

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Newport Historical Society library in Newport, RI🎨 Museum
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The Newport Historical Society offers a wonderful hands-on journey through Rhode Island's fascinating colonial and maritime past, with interactive exhibits specifically designed to engage young minds. Kids can explore Newport's rich history through engaging displays that bring the stories of sailors, colonists, and historic events to life in ways that spark curiosity and imagination.

🕑 1-2 hours❤️20

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