At 152 Mill St in Newport, the Newport Tower Museum examines the tower through the history and ideas of Elizabethan America and John Dee. A guided visit explores architectural details and proposed astrological functions, with discussion ranging from Renaissance theology and mathematics to optics and pre-colonial American history. The subject is complex, so reading about the tower beforehand can help you follow the connections and make more of the tour.
Topics explored on the tour
The museum connects the tower with John Dee and Elizabethan America. Discussion ranges across Renaissance theology, mathematics, hermeticism, optics and the pre-colonial history of the Americas, placing architectural details within a wider set of historical ideas.
Reading before your visit
The history and interpretations covered at the museum are complex. Related reading can give you useful context before the tour. Jim Egan’s book John Dee’s America is one suggested starting point; his lectures and videos are other ways to explore the subject.
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What does the Newport Tower Museum cover?
Its guided tours discuss the tower’s architecture and proposed astrological functions, as well as John Dee, Elizabethan America and related historical ideas.
Should I read anything before visiting?
Reading related material beforehand can help with the complex history. Jim Egan’s book John Dee’s America is one option.
Where is the Newport Tower Museum?
It is at 152 Mill St, Newport, Rhode Island.
