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Touro Synagogue Tours

A trip to this National Historic Site includes a history presentation, interactive exhibits, and beautiful grounds. Learn why Touro Synagogue is considered one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings of 18th century America and why it stands as a symbol of religious freedom for all Americans.

For detailed information click this link: Hours and Admissions.

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Loeb Visitors Center

Your visit begins at the Loeb Visitors Center, 52 Spring Street. Purchase tickets for the history presentation, listen to a short welcome video, explore interactive, multi-media exhibits, and purchase a Touro Synagogue keepsake. Celebrate over 250 years of Touro Synagogue history, Newport’s colonial Jewish community, the origins of religious freedom, and the separation of church and state in America. Discover how Newport and the colony of Rhode Island laid the groundwork for our First Amendment rights. Learn more about the Loeb Visitors Center.

Building Access

The Loeb Visitors Center is wheelchair accessible, but Touro Synagogue is not fully accessible without 24-hour advance notice. For assistance with accessibility please email tours@tourosynagogue.org or call 401-847-4794 ext. 207.

Newport Visitor Information

Go to Discover Newport for information on attractions, restaurants, and accommodations, or in-season, at their Pop-Up Visitor Information Center located at 21 Long Wharf Mall — within walking distance of Touro Synagogue.

We gratefully acknowledge support for this website from Gregory Annenberg Weingarten, GRoW @ Annenberg, and the National Park Foundation.