There’s something gorgeous about classic cars. If you are looking to get your fill of eye candy, don’t miss Newport Car Museum, a fairly new attraction that might not be on your radar yet. This private collection features over 6 decades of automotive design and an inspiring way for people of all ages to experience the “Art of the Car”. In December, USA Today nominated the Newport Car Museum “Best New Attraction” in the entire U.S.A.!

The museum is a wonderland for car lovers.
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Collections include Ford/Shelby, Corvette, World Cars, Fin Cars, and Mopars, going back to the 1950's.
"Hoods Up" weekends are a special treat.
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The museum hosts weekends where guests can get a look under the hoods of these powerful machines.
There are movie nights with car-themed movies every month.
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Enjoy car movies like The Italian Job, Tucker, and Gone In 60 Seconds surrounded by beautiful cars. There's a movie night every month for $8 including popcorn and drinks.
Driving Simulators put you on the world's best tracks.
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In the World Car Gallery, the best marquis brands come together.
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Some of the special cars celebrating the art of performance are three British built Jaguars 1956, 1967, and 1992.
In the Ford/ Shelby Gallery is a tribute to Carroll Shelby’s amazing race cars.
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Several versions of the iconic Mustang are on display, including a 1965 GT350R.
While the cars are the stars, they also have a large collection of mid-century furniture.
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The museum offers a wonderful space for events, parties, and Formula 1 viewing. The furniture is also scattered throughout the gallery.
The cars are housed in a gigantic space that was fomerly used to manufacture missiles.
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They boast 50,000 square feet of exhibit space, 5,000 square feet for special events, and free parking for over 300 cars.
There's a good reason why this amazing place was voted "Best New Attraction" by USA Today.
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Newport Car Museum’s mission is to spread car lovers enthusiasm for automotive design, history, technology, and culture. It is located in Portsmouth, in a former manufacturing building on the Ratheon campus. Enter at the light at 1847 West Main Road.

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