i went here with a friend of mine and we just went in for the heck of it and it was not only free but 6 stories.... lots of history , art ,Egyptian artifacts , scriptures , a place worth paying a visit if you are in providence

We caught this museum the day we arrived in Providence after visiting the John Brown house. There was a special exhibit called the Dandy about men's clothing as well as the permanent collection with Impressionists, Renaissance, sculpture, furniture, porcelains, portraits and a real gem of a mosaic from the Middle East that was very interesting and something we don't often... More

This is a lovely museum with a wonderful eclectic collection. We spent a couple of hours there and will return,

Some much is offered at the museum. For a small state this museum is awesome.I loved the different displays

Nice variety of displays and showings to see. Something for everyone. I especially enjoyed the "mansion" display. A full two floors of a private collectors home. Quite unique,

We took advantage of the BA free weekend to visit this excellent museum. Several art works of the masters. Great special exhibit "The Dandys". Staff was very friendly and helpful. Wish there had been more in the student exhibition area. Easy parking on a Saturday.

Amazing collection. The museum is big with galleries dedicated to different periods and themes, however it's very easy to navigate.

Been here multiple times when we visit family and have never been disappointed. Permanent collection small but generally high quality. They often mount special exhibitions that are really very instructive. For example, they had a engraving, etching, drawing exhibition of old masters a couple of years ago that was nearly as good as the Rembrandt et al. graphics exhibition that... More

I don't do museums often (I tend to glaze over after viewing too many rooms in a museum), but I love the RISD Museum. It's the perfect size for me not to be overwhelmed, and the pieces are very thoughtfully displayed. The Dale Chihuly glass exhibit is fantastic and was a major draw for my last visit. It's definitely worth... More