Image courtesy of the Preservation Society of Newport County.
Image courtesy of the Preservation Society of Newport County.
A Gilded Age Garden Tour of Newport, Rhode Island
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Tickets (Member / Nonmember)
In-Person $28 / $35
Livestream $16 / $20
Newport’s Gilded Age gave rise not only to iconic American mansions, but to glorious estate landscapes, which were the premier residential gardens of their day. In this lecture, take a historic tour through the gardens of the Breakers and the Elms, and Green Animals Topiary Garden. Learn how these gardens have evolved in design and horticulture over the last century-plus, and how they have survived into the 21st century.
Jim Donahue, curator of historic landscapes and horticulture, the Preservation Society of Newport County
Course Packages
Purchase a ticket package for the full nine-session “Living Art: Gardens Across Time, Culture, and Creativity” course. Please note that this option is not available after the date of the first session.
Assistive listening system
Wheelchair accessible
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.
Livestream Tickets
The livestream ticket gives access to a live feed of the event that can be watched remotely. You must be logged in to the account used to purchase the ticket in order to access the livestream on the Video Content page. Please log in at least 5 minutes before the start of the event to test your connection.
Livestream ticket holders must watch the event live; there is no recording of the event available for viewing at a later time.
Bag Checks
All bags are subject to inspection by Museum staff. Backpacks, large bags, all liquids including hand sanitizer and sunscreen, and outside food or drink are not permitted. Exceptions are made for medical or religious needs. All bags are strongly discouraged, and any bags larger than 11” x 15” must be checked in the Coat Room upon entry. Read our full bag check policy.