Newport sights guide · Reviewed November 2026
Yes, The Gilded Age is filmed in Newport, Rhode Island, but only in part. HBO’s series uses real Newport mansions such as The Elms, The Breakers, Marble House, Chateau-sur-Mer and Rosecliff for key scenes. Much of the rest of the show’s 1880s New York was filmed in upstate New York, the Hudson Valley and Long Island, or built on sets.
The Gilded Age filming locations in Newport (HBO) at a glance
This table covers the Newport buildings the Preservation Society’s own “Gilded Age” pages link to the show, plus one campus building confirmed by its university. Scene details come from those pages.
| Location | How it appears on screen | Visit it? |
|---|---|---|
| The Elms | The Russells’ Newport home (Season 2), their kitchen, and a bedroom used as Gladys Russell’s room | Preservation Society house museum |
| The Breakers | The Music Room hosts the Season 1 finale ballroom scene; the billiard room is the Russells’ New York billiard room | Preservation Society house museum |
| Marble House | Bertha’s dinner for the Duke of Buckingham (Season 2); a bedroom doubles as George Russell’s | Preservation Society house museum |
| Chateau-sur-Mer | Exterior as Mrs. Astor’s Newport summer home; interiors for Mamie Fish’s house, plus several characters’ bedrooms | Preservation Society house museum |
| Rosecliff | Front façade as a Manhattan house (Season 1) | Preservation Society house museum |
| Kingscote | Mrs. Blane’s home, where Larry’s renovations take place (Season 2) | Preservation Society house museum |
| Ochre Court | Great Hall, state dining room and exteriors (Season 3) | On the Salve Regina University campus; public access not confirmed |
Which Newport mansions appear in each season?
The Preservation Society’s deep dive on the series lists these Newport properties by season:
- Season 1: The Elms, The Breakers, Marble House, Chateau-sur-Mer, Rosecliff and Hunter House.
- Season 2: The Elms, Marble House, Chateau-sur-Mer and Kingscote.
- Season 3: The Elms, Marble House, Chateau-sur-Mer and The Breakers. Salve Regina University also says Ochre Court appeared in Season 3.
- Season 4: The Society’s page lists The Elms, Marble House, Chateau-sur-Mer and The Breakers.
Outside the mansions, one of Peggy and Dr. Kirkland’s conversations was filmed on the Newport Cliff Walk, and the International Tennis Hall of Fame grounds have appeared too. Some locals will also recognize a few rooms and views from Marble House and Rosecliff, though the Society does not tie them to specific scenes.
Where else is The Gilded Age filmed?
Newport is a showpiece, not the whole set. Reports on the production describe a patchwork of locations:
- Troy, New York: Washington Park stood in for Madison Square Park, and the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall plays the Academy of Music.
- Albany and the Capital Region: churches, the Palace Theatre and other period buildings.
- Hudson Valley and Westchester: Lyndhurst in Tarrytown and the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers.
- Long Island: Hempstead House at Sands Point Preserve serves as George Russell’s office, and Old Westbury Gardens appears for garden scenes.
Some interiors, including parts of the Russells’ New York mansion, were reportedly built on soundstages rather than filmed in a historic house. The show also takes its Newport settings and mixes them with other places, so a scene set in “Newport” may not have been shot there.
Are the houses in The Gilded Age real?
Mostly yes. The mansions in the table above are real, historic buildings you can still see. But the show often uses them as stand-ins. The Breakers’ billiard room plays a New York room, Chateau-sur-Mer’s exterior plays Mrs. Astor’s summer home, and Rosecliff’s front plays a Manhattan house. A few key sets, such as the Russells’ New York townhouse, are not real houses. The show also takes inspiration from Marble House, whose grand staircase and Alva Vanderbilt’s bedroom influenced the Russell mansion’s set design, according to the Society.
How many Gilded Age mansions are in Newport?
There is no single official count. The Preservation Society operates 11 historic properties and landscapes, and seven of them show up in its own season-by-season list of the show’s Newport locations: The Elms, The Breakers, Marble House, Chateau-sur-Mer, Rosecliff, Hunter House and Kingscote. Add Ochre Court, confirmed by Salve Regina University, and you reach eight Newport buildings. Other outlets list additional properties, but we kept this list to sources we could confirm. For the mansions’ full story, see our guide to Newport’s Gilded Age mansions.
The Gilded Age Season 4 on HBO: airing now
Season 3 aired in summer 2025, and HBO renewed the show for a fourth season on July 28, 2025. According to HBO-related coverage, Season 4 premiered Sunday, November 1, 2026 on HBO and HBO Max, so new episodes are airing as of this review. We are not going to guess about a Season 5.
Watching along? The Preservation Society’s list for Season 4 includes The Elms, Marble House, Chateau-sur-Mer and The Breakers, and all four are open to tour, so you can stand in rooms you just saw on screen.
Plan a Gilded Age day in Newport
- Morning: The Elms, the Russells’ Newport home on the show. Add the servant life tour if it’s running.
- Midday: Marble House, where Bertha’s dinner for the Duke of Buckingham was filmed, then lunch on Bellevue Avenue or downtown.
- Afternoon: The Breakers and its Music Room, the setting of the Season 1 finale ballroom scene.
- Golden hour: a stretch of the Cliff Walk, where one of Peggy and Dr. Kirkland’s conversations was filmed.
How to tour the Gilded Age filming locations
- Book through the Preservation Society. Tickets for The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House, Chateau-sur-Mer, Rosecliff and Kingscote are sold on newportmansions.org. Members get free general admission. Check the site for current prices and multi-house options.
- Look for themed tours. The Society ran a guide-led “Inside The Gilded Age” tour of Marble House, The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer and The Elms in 2025, with transportation from the Gateway Transportation Center. Its page showed the tour as closed at last check. The Elms also offers a Servant Life tour of the belowstairs areas, which is where the show’s kitchen scenes were filmed.
- Start with the big three. If you only have a day, pair The Breakers with Marble House. Then walk part of the Cliff Walk.
- Visit in December. See holidays at the Newport mansions for seasonal events.
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For more ideas, browse our list of tours and sightseeing in Newport and the main things to do in Newport.
Where to stay near The Gilded Age filming locations
Most of the mansions are on or near Bellevue Avenue, so a base on the south side of town saves time. See our full list of hotels near the Newport mansions, or consider these.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Gilded Age filmed in Newport, RI?
Yes, partly. Several Newport mansions, including The Elms, The Breakers, Marble House and Chateau-sur-Mer, appear in the show. Other scenes were filmed in New York State and on sets.
Where is The Gilded Age filmed?
The show is filmed in Newport, Rhode Island, and across New York State, including Troy, Albany, the Hudson Valley and Long Island, plus studio sets.
Can you visit the mansions from The Gilded Age?
Yes. The Elms, The Breakers, Marble House, Chateau-sur-Mer, Rosecliff and Kingscote are open to visitors through the Preservation Society of Newport County. Check the official site for hours and tickets.
What mansion is the Russell house in The Gilded Age?
The Elms plays the Russells’ Newport home, and its kitchen and a bedroom also appear. Marble House and The Breakers supply other Russell scenes.
Is there a Gilded Age tour in Newport?
The Preservation Society offered an “Inside The Gilded Age” tour in 2025, and its page showed it as closed at last check. The Elms Servant Life tour and regular house tours are other ways to see filming rooms.
When did The Gilded Age season 4 come out?
Yes. HBO renewed it for a fourth season, and Season 4 premiered on November 1, 2026, according to HBO-related coverage.
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