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The Breakers

Built 1895National Historic Landmark

The Breakers is the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial pre-eminence in the Gilded Age.

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Plan your visit

Open today 10:00am – 4:00pm

House and grounds close one hour after last tour admission Open daily, 10 am - 4 pm

Includes admission to The Breakers Only - interior house and grounds.

The Breakers is partially accessible with elevator in service.

See Dining Options at The Breakers Café

Things to Do

Self-Guided Tour at The Breakers

The Breakers Family Tour

Daily opening hours

A dragon in the dining room and a dolphin under the stairs – this tour will introduce children to this Gilded Age mansion from a unique and fun perspective.

Virtual Tour at The Breakers

The Breakers Virtual Tour

Daily virtual

Visit The Breakers from the comfort of your own home

Self-Guided Tour at The Breakers

Based on personal diaries, letters, records and oral histories, The Breakers audio tour offers first-person accounts of life in the house from members of the family, servants and their children. You’ll also learn fascinating facts about The Breakers and how it was built, and see details of the rooms that you might otherwise not notice!

Guide-led Tour at The Breakers

Beneath The Breakers Tour

Daily 10:30 am

Explore the underground systems that made this great house a marvel of technology for its time.

Interested in a group tour?

Special rates available for groups of 20 or more adults and 10 or more students.

Audio tours are self-guided using our free audio tour app

Visitors must bring their own smart device with earbuds/headsets and download the free Newport Mansions tour app before your visit. Printed scripts are available at most mansions and staff appreciate your questions.

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History

The Breakers was built by America’s pre-eminent architect for one of the richest families in the world. Learn more about The Breakers

Original Builder Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt II
Architect Richard Morris Hunt
Construction dates 1893-1895
Materials Brick faced with Indiana limestone
Ownership transferred to the Preservation Society 1972

Upcoming Events

Special Event

Newport County Days

April 6 – 7, 2024

Newport County residents, be our guests! The Preservation Society invites you to visit our houses and properties for free on these dates.

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Parking is free onsite at all properties except for Hunter House and The Breakers Stable & Carriage House, where street parking is available.
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The Breakers

Plan your visit

Things to Do

The Breakers Family Tour

Daily opening hours

The Breakers Virtual Tour

Daily virtual

The Breakers Audio Tour

Daily opening hours

Beneath The Breakers Tour

Daily 10:30 am

Interested in a group tour?

Audio tours are self-guided using our free audio tour app

History

Upcoming Events

Newport County Days

April 6 – 7, 2024

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The Elms

Rosecliff

Chateau-sur-Mer

Kingscote

Isaac Bell House

Green Animals Topiary Garden

Hunter House

Chepstow

The Breakers Stable & Carriage House

Additional Visitor Info