Van Trip: A Gilded Christmas in Newport with Mattatuck Museum

Experience the holiday season amid the grandeur of Newport, Rhode Island, during the Mattatuck Museum’s Van Trip: A Gilded Christmas in Newport on Thursday, December 10, from 8:30 am to 5 pm. The day includes a visit to the historic Chinese Tea House on the grounds of Marble House, where participants will enjoy a special three-course prix fixe dining experience overlooking the historic Cliff Walk.

After afternoon tea, the trip continues with a self-guided tour of The Breakers, the famed Gilded Age mansion once inhabited by the Vanderbilt family. The outing offers an opportunity to explore Newport’s architectural history and seasonal charm.

Admission is $135 for museum members and $145 for nonmembers. Please note that the Chinese Tea House cannot accommodate dairy allergies or vegan dietary preferences.