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The museum is closed today. Homepage. 20 North Main Street. Providence, RI. 401 454 6500. Main navigation. Visit. Exhibitions & Events. Art & Design.
- Projects & Publications
Curator Jan Howard speaks with the artist about work in each...
- Past Exhibitions
Art and Design Main Menu Block. Collection; Collection...
- Collection
Our collection currently contains more than 100,000 works of...
- Give
The RISD Museum is included under the Rhode Island School of...
- Opportunities
There are opportunities to explore the museum and its...
- Accessibility & Amenities
Both entrances and all galleries are wheelchair accessible...
- Who We Are
Our collection currently contains more than 100,000 works of...
- Hours & Admission
HOURS: TUE, WED, FRI, SAT, SUN 10am - 5pm, THU 12 - 8pm. The...
- Projects & Publications
Our collection currently contains more than 100,000 works of art and design dating from ancient times to today. Of these objects, 1,712 of them are on view in the museum now. 84,327 of them are available online. There are 1,386 recent acquisitions. All of our collection records are living documents.
The RISD Museum is the only comprehensive art museum in southeastern New England, with a collection of over 100,000 works from diverse cultures and periods. It offers exhibitions, lectures, tours, workshops and publications for RISD and the broader community.
The Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD Museum) is an art museum integrated with the Rhode Island School of Design, in Providence, Rhode Island, US. The museum was co-founded with the school in 1877.
The RISD Museum is an integral part of the RISD campus and offers free admission to faculty, staff, and students. Explore the art collection, exhibitions, events, and venues at the museum.
HOURS: TUE, WED, FRI, SAT, SUN 10am - 5pm, THU 12 - 8pm. The museum is closed on June 19th, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Admission is free on Sundays from 10am - 5pm and Thursday evenings from 5 - 8pm.
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RISD is a creative project that started in 1877, offering undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs in Providence, Rhode Island. It also houses the RISD Museum, which showcases diverse collections and exhibitions of art and design.