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Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art

224 Benefit Street, 20 North Main St, Providence, RI 02903
401-454-6500
Ranked #2 of 60 attractions in Providence
4.5 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Activities: Group tours/train
Owner 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 » Owner 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 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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Northern California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I'm not sure we expected too much, but this was surprisingly good. Very nice collection and variety. The only complaint is the flow of the museum as you walk through it - it could be better. More

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Rochester
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

There wasn't a single thing to complain about, I loved the entire experience and look forward to visiting again! More

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Upstate NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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A wonderful college museum which is well worth a visit to Providence. The permanent collection and special exhibits provide a comprehensive view of world art, from the Middle East and Asia to American. There are literally tens of thousands of fine works by famous and near famous artists. Another delight is the decorative art and furnishings found in the part... More

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Cedar Hills, Utah, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Definitely worth checking out. Nice little museum with good variety. More

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Westport, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
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I love the tour .. you will get so much more out of a visit if you have a guide. You will also get to enjoy some displays from local students from RISDI ... Great experience. The area where the museum is lovely. Enjoy a picnic lunch across the street in a small park. More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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This is a little gem with a representation of art from Egypt to the present, including India and China. Layout a little confusing, as the museum is an agglomeration of several buildings. My suggestion is to start at the top and work your way down. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012
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Great small collection. Impressionists, Grrek and Roman art featured. More

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Brattleboro, Vermont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012
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A wonderful size for a single visit. Beautiful neighborhood. More

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Rehoboth, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012
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I live nearby and visit the museum frequently. The permanent collections are wonderful. I especially love the Japanese Buddha, and the porcelain monkey band (Meissen, Germany 1700's.) There are revolving exhibits as well, always something wonderful. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

beautiful architecture, a varied collection, knowedgable staff. The last Saturday of each month is open o the public for free. More

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