For a delightful and unexpected art experience, visit the RISD Museum. Known for its connection to one of the country's best art schools, the Rhode Island School of Design, this public art museum is often called a must-visit by locals and tourists.
Experience a bit of everything in the museum's diverse spaces. The RISD Museum hosts a vast collection of eclectic pieces, with more than 100,000 art and design objects, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, costumes, and furniture from all over the world, from ancient times to today.
Explore the galleries and learn about ancient Egyptian culture. Study marble portraits from Rome and depictions of early Greece. Marvel at the artistry of Asian textiles. Explore period rooms filled with American decorative arts. See works from greats like Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh. Immerse yourself in Modern and Contemporary Art in the Paula and Leonard Granoff Galleries.
In addition to the permanent collection standards, the RISD Museum has exciting temporary and rotating exhibitions on view, so whether you've visited once or a hundred times, you'll always see something new.
For a delightful and unexpected art experience, visit the RISD Museum. Known for its connection to one of the country's best art schools, the Rhode Island School of Design, this public art museum is often called a must-visit by locals and tourists.
Experience a bit of everything in the museum's diverse spaces. The RISD Museum hosts a vast collection of eclectic pieces, with more than 100,000 art and design objects, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, costumes, and furniture from all over the world, from ancient times to today.
Explore the galleries and learn about ancient Egyptian culture. Study marble portraits from Rome and depictions of early Greece. Marvel at the artistry of Asian textiles. Explore period rooms filled with American decorative arts. See works from greats like Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh. Immerse yourself in Modern and Contemporary Art in the Paula and Leonard Granoff Galleries.
In addition to the permanent collection standards, the RISD Museum has exciting temporary and rotating exhibitions on view, so whether you've visited once or a hundred times, you'll always see something new.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Closed on: Monday
Hours:Closed Now. Opens 12:00 PM
10:00am -
5:00pm
Closed
10:00am -
5:00pm
10:00am -
5:00pm
12:00pm -
8:00pm
10:00am -
5:00pm
10:00am -
5:00pm
Cost: Less than $25
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While visiting, take a break at Cafe Pearl which offers light fare, including sandwiches, salads, and Knead donuts.
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For a delightful and unexpected art experience, visit the RISD Museum. Known for its connection to one of the country's best art schools, the Rhode Island School of Design, this public art museum is often called a must-visit by locals and tourists.
Experience a bit of everything in the museum's diverse spaces. The RISD Museum hosts a vast collection of eclectic pieces, with more than 100,000 art and design objects, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, costumes, and furniture from all over the world, from ancient times to today.
Explore the galleries and learn about ancient Egyptian culture. Study marble portraits from Rome and depictions of early Greece. Marvel at the artistry of Asian textiles. Explore period rooms filled with American decorative arts. See works from greats like Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh. Immerse yourself in Modern and Contemporary Art in the Paula and Leonard Granoff Galleries.
In addition to the permanent collection standards, the RISD Museum has exciting temporary and rotating exhibitions on view, so whether you've visited once or a hundred times, you'll always see something new.