The Newport Car Museum, which just opened a new gallery for American Muscle “Then & Now” is offering free admission for Dads, with purchase of an adult ticket, on Father’s Day, Sunday June 17. The museum, which opened a year ago June and has earned readers’ and editors’ choice awards from USA Today and Yankee Magazine, also has added new cars, new displays and a new gift shop.

Tickets $18/adults; $15/Seniors, Military, Students; $8/Ages 5-15 (with an adult); Free/Ages 4 and under (with an adult)

1947 West Main Rd. (Enter at Light), Portsmouth, R.I. 02871, 401-848-2277,www.newportcarmuseum.org

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