It is where historian Alfred Thayer Mahan's writings of the epochal, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783, was first published in 1890. Exhibits focus on the history of naval warfare and naval heritage of Narragansett Bay. Located from Gate 1 of the Naval Education and Training Center on 686 Cushing Rd. Kids of all ages can pet a shark, hold a living fossil, and discover the fascinating world of Narragansett Bay. Located at Easton's Beach.
Galleries have changing exhibits of contemporary and historical art of Newport and New England.
A collection of Howard G. Cushing is on site. It offers art classes, lectures, tours, performing arts events and musical picnics. Located at 76 Bellevue Ave. It was built in 1695. LaFarge designed the stain glass windows, murals and ceiling murals.