Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design

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

URL : http://www.risdmuseum.org

overview : The RISD Museum traces the history of art from antiquity to the present through special exhibitions and a collection of nearly 80,000 works of art in all media, representing cultures around the world. The Museum is one of the best of its size and brings its galleries alive through special exhibitions, lectures, family-oriented activities and a variety of educational programs.

hours (subject to change) : Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; third Thursday of the month until 9 p.m.