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Touro Synagogue National Historic Site

Designation: National Historic Site

Location: Rhode Island

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📘 Park Overview

Touro Synagogue, a building of exquisite beauty and design, steeped in history and ideals, and one of the most historically significant Jewish buildings in America, was designated a National Historic Site in 1946. Dedicated in 1763, it still serves an active congregation and each year greets over 30,000 visitors who come to see the magnificent interior and hear its remarkable story.

🌤 Weather Information

Summer temperatures range from 56-83F. Fall temperatures range from 30-70F. Winter temperatures range from 20-45F. Spring temperatures range from 30-70F.

🚗 Directions

For direction information please visit: http://www.tourosynagogue.org/visit/directions

Images

Image of Touro Synagogue

Sunny view of the Touro Synagogue

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Front view of Touro Synagogue

Sunny view of Touro Synagogue

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Activities

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Operating Hours

Sunday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day

Entrance Fees

No entrance fees listed.

Entrance Passes

No entrance passes listed.

3-Day Weather Forecast

Monday, Apr 20

Patchy rain nearby

Patchy rain nearby

High: 48.6°F | Low: 33.6°F

Humidity: 66%

Wind: 13.6 mph

Rain Chance: 89%

UV Index: 3.9

Sunrise: 05:58 AM

Sunset: 07:31 PM

Moon: Waxing Crescent (9%)

Visibility: 5 mi

Dew Point: 34.4°F

Cloud Cover: 89%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Tuesday, Apr 21

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

High: 48.9°F | Low: 33.2°F

Humidity: 54%

Wind: 14.5 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 5.9

Sunrise: 05:56 AM

Sunset: 07:33 PM

Moon: Waxing Crescent (17%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 31.4°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Wednesday, Apr 22

Moderate rain

Moderate rain

High: 46.8°F | Low: 39.7°F

Humidity: 84%

Wind: 16.6 mph

Rain Chance: 87%

UV Index: 1.1

Sunrise: 05:55 AM

Sunset: 07:34 PM

Moon: Waxing Crescent (27%)

Visibility: 4 mi

Dew Point: 40.2°F

Cloud Cover: 87%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Weather Alerts (3)

⚠️ Frost Advisory (Minor)

Frost Advisory issued April 20 at 2:14AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Apr 20, 2026 2:14am
Expires: Apr 20, 2026 10:15am

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will
result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey,
and southeast New York.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For
the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor
vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left
uncovered.

⚠️ Freeze Warning (Moderate)

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:14AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Apr 20, 2026 2:14am
Expires: Apr 20, 2026 10:15am

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will
result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey,
and southeast New York.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For
the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor
vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left
uncovered.

⚠️ Freeze Warning (Moderate)

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:14AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Apr 20, 2026 2:14am
Expires: Apr 20, 2026 10:15am

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex,
Northern New Haven, and Northern New London Counties. In New
Jersey, Eastern Essex, Eastern Union, Western Essex, and Western
Union Counties. In New York, Orange and Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

Visitor Center & Contacts

📍 Physical Address:
85 Touro Street
Newport, RI 02840

🏤 Mailing Address:
85 Touro Street
Newport, RI 02840

📞 Voice Phone: 4018474794

✉️ Email: info@tourosynagogue.org

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