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1,786 reviews. #8 of 115 things to do in Newport. Speciality Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Write a review. About. Marble House was built between 1888 and 1892 for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt.
The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, Rosecliff and Chateau-sur-Mer offer engaging self-guided audio tours. The Breakers and Marble House offer both adult and family self-guided tours. Bring your own smart device with earbuds/headsets and download the free Newport Mansions tour app before you visit.
Address 596 Bellevue Avenue. Newport, Rhode Island 02840. Hours. Open Daily. 10:00 a.m–5:00 p.m. Phone 401-847-1000. Visit Marble House. Plan Your Visit. Reviews. Connect. Marble House was built between 1888 and 1892 for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt.
Jan 1, 2024 · 596 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840. Newport County. (401) 847-1000. Marble House was built between 1888 and 1892 for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. It was a summer house, or "cottage", as Newporters called them in remembrance of the modest houses of the early 19th century. The audio tours of The Breakers, Rosecliff, The Elms and Marble ...
Marble House is ranked #6 out of 8 things to do in Newport, RI. See pictures and our review of Marble House.
Marble House, the summer home of William K. Vanderbilt, is definitely one of the top 3 Newport Rhode Island mansions to see, in my opinion. The others being The Breakers and The Elms . This palatial estate was designed by William Morris Hunt and completed in 1892, cost around $11 million.
Built for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt, Marble House (1888-1892) is a social and architectural landmark that set the pace for Newport’s subsequent transformation from a quiet summer colony of wooden houses to the legendary resort of opulent stone palaces.
