Weather-proof daytime anchor
RISD Museum is the easiest cultural move that makes a Providence weekend feel substantial without blowing up the geography.
RISD Museum
Downtown-adjacent museum anchor with more than 100,000 works, strong indoor coverage, and a reliable daytime cultural stop between hotel and dinner.
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Travelers who want Providence to feel like more than restaurants and hotel keys
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Weather-proof daytime anchor
RISD Museum is the easiest cultural move that makes a Providence weekend feel substantial without blowing up the geography.
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Travelers who want Providence to feel like more than restaurants and hotel keys
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Providence Weekend Guide
Weather-proof daytime anchor
RISD Museum is the easiest cultural move that makes a Providence weekend feel substantial without blowing up the geography.
Best for: Travelers who want Providence to feel like more than restaurants and hotel keys
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Providence, RI 02903
Hours
- Tuesday–Sunday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- Thursday
- 12 PM–8 PM
Closed: Monday
What to know
Free admission on Sundays from 10 AM to 5 PMFree Thursday evenings from 5 PM to 8 PMDiscounted and accessible parking options nearby
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Official RISD Museum homepage
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Open SourceOfficial RISD Museum hours and admission
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Open SourceOfficial RISD Museum who we are page
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Open SourceOfficial RISD Museum tickets
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