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Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 69 attractions in Providence
Traveler Description:
This innovative and internationally renowned museum showcases more than 80,000 works of art from Paul Revere's silver and caricatures of 18th century...... more » This innovative and internationally renowned museum showcases more than 80,000 works of art from Paul Revere's silver and caricatures of 18th century Europe, to French Impressionists and the avant-garde works of recent alumni. A 12th-century Japanese Buddha has its own room with benches for meditating. « less
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Attraction type: Art museum, Other
Activities: Group tours/train
Address: 224 Benefit Street Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-454-6500

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5 of 5 stars
lizzieillinois   33 contributions
illinois
Aug 5, 2009

I took my 2 teenagers to this museum with a bribe of ice cream if they were good (surprisingly that still works!) and they were good! The small size of the museum played a big part in keeping their (and my) attention - you don't have to walk to another wing to see a different medium on display. In spite... more

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4 of 5 stars
teamwonderful   30 contributions
Warwick, Rhode Island
Jan 25, 2009

A nice mix of American, European, Asian, classic and contemporary art. I definitely recommend going on a free gallery night. We didn't get to finish all the exhibits and we will be going back. It's a really nice place to visit on a rainy day or in cold weather. Many of the pieces will definitely get you thinking. The gift... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pnemiller   279 contributions
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Jun 3, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

There are museums and then there is the RISD Art Museum! What a wonderful place. It has a surprisingly large collection and you need a half day to a full day to see everything. If you spend a day, take a lunch break at a local spot, and come back for more great art. The are rooms of ancient art-Oriental,... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Apr 15, 2004
3/5 found this review helpful

The RISD Museum of Art is one of the best small college art museums in the US. Plan to spend a relaxing 90 minutes here and you'll be treated to a nice survey of world art. The Benefit Street area is worth a stroll in its own right - an incredible collection of Colonial homes that are still lived in! more

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Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art Address

224 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-454-6500