• National Sailing Hall of Fame Announces 2022 Inductees

    For Immediate Release November 8th, 2022 Newport, R.I. – The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced today the induction of thirteen sailors during its 12th ceremony, held November 5, 2022 in Newport, Rhode Island. The Class of 2022 includes: Ed Adams – Racing legend and coach, Adams excelled in college, World Championship and offshore…

  • An Instant Landmark in Newport, RI

    Article by Bill Springer, Forbes I apologize! I knew about The Sailing Museum even before it opened its doors for the first time in Newport, Rhode Island’s Armory Building earlier this summer. I fact, I was one of the lucky guests that attended the Sailing Hall of Fame induction ceremony that was held there before the exhibits…

  • Newport’s Newest Destination

    The Sailing Museum has officially opened in the Ocean State Article by Soundings It was all clear skies, fair winds and administrative camaraderie for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the old Armory on Thames Street in downtown Newport, Rhode Island, this past May. The Sailing Museum—a nonprofit, educational showplace—was ready for the public. Many of those…

  • The Best Things to do in Newport, RI

    Town & Country / Sam Dangremond Newport may be best known for its stunning Gilded Age mansions that were once home to famous families like the Vanderbilts, Kennedys, and Astors, but beyond its excessive exterior, the city and its surrounding area offer an enviable range of activities and destinations. From taking a stroll along the Cliff Walk…

  • Newport, Rhode Island, Is Having a Moment: 8 Ways to Celebrate Its New Gilded Age

    New hotels and museums, reopened mansions, buzzing restaurants and more are making this classic summer getaway cool again. Robb Report / Andrew Sessa Celebrating a Life Aquatic: The Sailing Museum Designed to appeal to sailors both novice and expert, the month-old Sailing Museum takes visitors on an interactive journey. The experience begins with museumgoers selecting a virtual…

  • Sailing, Cars and Tennis!

    Newport’s Three Sporting Museums Announce Joint Access Ticket Visitors and sports fans can visit The Sailing Museum, Audrain Automobile Museum and International Tennis Hall of Fame for the price of just two museum admissions. JUNE 6, 2022, NEWPORT, R.I. – The Sailing Museum, Audrain Automobile Museum and International Tennis Hall of Fame have teamed together…

  • Best Small Towns to Visit in 2022

    By Smithsonian Magazine Celebrating America’s small towns has become one of Smithsonian magazine’s favorite traditions: an opportunity to get lost in the slower pace of walkable streets, minor league baseball games and waters brimming with wildlife. These communities are gateways to vast national parks, Native American heritage and Underground Railroad history, where qualities such as preservation, pride and…

  • Officially Open in the Ocean State

    The Sailing Museum has officially opened in the Ocean State Article by Soundings It was all clear skies, fair winds and administrative camaraderie for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the old Armory on Thames Street in downtown Newport, Rhode Island, this past May. The Sailing Museum—a nonprofit, educational showplace—was ready for the public. Many of those…

  • Save the Date: May 10

    THE SAILING MUSEUM ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING Newport, R.I. – The Sailing Museum announced today it will officially open its doors to the public on May 10th, 2022. Located on the waterfront of downtown Newport in the historic Armory Building built in 1894, the museum will offer an innovative multi-media experience. An educational and cultural non-profit…

  • The Class of 2017

    Left to right, top to bottom: Presenters Bob Johnstone and Mason Chrisman, Bill Martin, Robby Naish, Tom Whidden, Corny Shields, Fred Mills, Berny Mills, Sham Hunt, Randy Smyth and Timmy Larr (click image to download high res; Credit: NSHOF/Stephen Cloutier)  Sharing Knowledge and Access is Hallmark of Seventh Annual Induction Weekend NEWPORT, R.I. (September 25, 2017) – The…