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The RISD Museum
224 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903
+1 401 454 6500
site: The RISD Museum
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Rhode Island School of Design is one of the country's leading art schools and has a museum to match. Located on Colonial Benefit Street, this museum traces the history of art from antiquity to the present day through more than 85,000 works of art from all over the world. There are also collections showing Providence's history as a manufacturing center for silver and jewelry. Exquisite art replica gift items can be found in the gift shop. Adult admission is $8 and there are reduced fees for seniors, children and college students.

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Area

Between Waterman and College Sts

Hours

Tu to Su from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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