The Breakers is a Beaux-Arts landmark in Newport, Rhode Island, and a filming location for The Gilded Age (2022-). Built in 1895, it was designed by Richard Morris Hunt, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Preservation Society of Newport County.
Location: 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Ochre Point, Newport, Rhode Island
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0087, SRC-0088 - Designed by Richard Morris Hunt
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0087, SRC-0088 - Built in 1895
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0087, SRC-0088 - Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0087, SRC-0088 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark (1994); National Register of Historic Places (1971)
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0087, SRC-0088, SRC-0423, SRC-10046 - Appeared in The Gilded Age (tv, 2022-)
confidence 85/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-0297, SRC-0370, SRC-1205, SRC-4287, SRC-0090, SRC-0089
Ownership history
Current owner — Preservation Society of Newport County (since 1972)
confidence 95/100 · SRC-3993, SRC-3994, SRC-0423, SRC-7192, SRC-0087
Previous owners
- Cornelius Vanderbilt II (1895–1899)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-0087, SRC-0088, SRC-0423
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0087 — NPS National Historic Landmark Nomination – The Breakers (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0088 — The Breakers History – Newport Mansions (Preservation Society of Newport County) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0089 — Inside The Gilded Age Tour – Newport Mansions (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0090 — NBC 10 / WJAR turnto10 – The Gilded Age filming in Newport (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0297 — Preservation Society of Newport County (Newport Mansions) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0370 — Newport Historical Society (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0423 — National Trust for Historic Preservation — The Breakers (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10046 — Wikipedia — The Breakers (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1205 — Filming Locations for The Gilded Age, Season 2 on HBO, Untapped New York (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3993 — newportmansions.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3994 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4287 — discovernewport.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4650 — Library of Congress (Tier 1, government_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7192 — Lost New England — The Breakers, Newport, Rhode Island (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open daily; timed-entry slots every half hour 9am-4pm (last admission 4pm), grounds close 5pm. Seasonal variation - check operating schedule.
Admission: Adult $32, child (6-12) $14, under 6 free. Combo tickets: Plus One $45/$16, Plus Two $57/$18. Preservation Society members free.
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Gilded Age filmed?
The Breakers, in Newport, Rhode Island, is a real-world filming location used for The Gilded Age.
Can you visit The Breakers?
Yes — The Breakers is open to the public. Hours: Open daily; timed-entry slots every half hour 9am-4pm (last admission 4pm), grounds close 5pm. Seasonal variation - check operating schedule.. Admission: Adult $32, child (6-12) $14, under 6 free. Combo tickets: Plus One $45/$16, Plus Two $57/$18. Preservation Society members free..
Who designed The Breakers?
The Breakers was designed by Richard Morris Hunt.
Where is The Breakers located?
The Breakers is located in Newport, Rhode Island.