For more than 30 years, the Museum of Yachting (MoY) worked to preserve the culture and heritage of yachting. Today, IYRS still celebrates the traditions of yachting the Museum of Yachting presented through informative exhibits, lectures, literature, education and regattas.

The legacy of the MoY has lived on in a handsomely restored space inside the 1831 Aquidneck Mill on the IYRS campus in Newport, RI. Perched on the top floor, the Museum of Yachting at the IYRS Library commands extraordinary views of Newport harbor and its entrance from Narragansett Bay. New exhibits of art and historical artifacts are presented periodically that draw members of the community and yachting enthusiasts, as well as events such as the Classic Yacht Regatta.

Museum of Yachting Hours & Address

Hours
Wednesday – Friday: 12pm to 5pm
Closed Saturday – Tuesday

Address
Museum of Yachting at IYRS
4th Floor, Aquidneck Mill Building
449 Thames Street
Newport, RI 02840

Museum of Yachting Classic Yacht Regatta

The Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai and hosted by the Museum of Yachting at IYRS, takes place in Newport over the Labor Day weekend annually. Headquartered at Fort Adams State Park, the event includes two days of racing and will draw a fleet that stands as a time capsule of classic design—from small traditional one-designs to large, majestic yachts built over a century ago.