Newport Car Museum debuts twin cam for twin hearts on Valentine’s Day
A 1958 MGA twin-cam roadster debuts on Valentine’s Day when loved ones visit for free at the Newport Car Museum.
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. – The Newport Car Museum will debut a rare 1958 MGA twin-cam roadster on Valentine’s Day (Tuesday, February 14) when visitors can bring a loved one for free with the purchase of an adult ticket. The MGA is one of several “new” additions planned for the lead-up to the Museum’s sixth Anniversary in June and joins over 90 cars on permanent display in six galleries and a pop-up Porsche exhibit.
The private collection, one of the largest open to the public and representing eight decades of modern industrial design (starting with the 1950s and finishing with new models from the 21st Century), is stunningly displayed in a beautifully restored building that was once Raytheon Technologies’ missile manufacturing facility. It includes favorites for all ages, and one should allow approximately 90 minutes for the full experience, which includes enjoying a remarkable collection of Mid-Century Modern furniture, award-winning videos, large-format artwork and an expansive gift shop that’s one of the most intriguing on Aquidneck Island. The Museum also offers “Hoods Up” weekends once a month, where engines on all the cars can be inspected.
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Regular admission: $20/adults; $16/Seniors, Military, Students; $10/Ages 5-12 (with an adult); Free/Ages 4 and under (with an adult)
Free parking. 1947 West Main Rd., Portsmouth, R.I. 02871, 401-848-2277, www.newportcarmuseum.org
The Newport Car Museum tells the story of Ford/Shelby, Corvettes, World Cars, Fin Cars, MoPars and American Muscle Cars. Within 18 months of its 2017 opening, it was included in USA Today’s “Top 10 Best New Attractions” and named Yankee Magazine’s “Best Specialty Museum.” It also has won an award from the National Association of Automobile Museums for its originally produced historic videos and in 2021 won Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice award for a second consecutive year and further designation as among the top 10% of attractions worldwide. In 2022, the Museum hosted over 47,500 smiles from across the country and around the globe.
The Newport Car Museum is handicap accessible and hours are daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets can be bought at the door or online at www.newportcarmuseum.org (401-848-2277). Regular admission: $20/adults; $16/Seniors, Military, Students; $10/Ages 5-12 (with an adult); Free/Ages 4 and under (with an adult)
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