Rhode Island

Top museums in Rhode Island

Rhode Island’s museums span from the extravagant Gilded Age summer cottages of Newport, such as The Breakers and Marble House, to Providence’s academic institutions like the RISD Museum and Brown University’s Haffenreffer Museum. Visitors can explore 17th-century history at Smith’s Castle, maritime engineering at the Herreshoff Marine Museum, and specialized collections at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. These sites preserve the state's architectural heritage, industrial legacy, and diverse artistic contributions within historic mansions and modern galleries.

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The Breakers

The Breakers is a Gilded Age mansion located at 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, US.

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Rhode Island School of Design Museum (RISD Museum)

Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design is an art museum in Providence affiliated with the Rhode Island School of Design, in the U.S.…

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International Tennis Hall of Fame

The International Tennis Hall of Fame is located in Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Marble House

Marble House, a Gilded Age mansion located at 596 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island, was built from 1888 to 1892 as a summer cottage…

The Elms Mansion

Completed in 1901 for coal magnate Edward Julius Berwind, this Classical Revival mansion was modeled after the mid-18th-century Château d'Asnières in France. It features a notable collection of Renaissance ceramics, 18th-century French furniture, and extensive sunken gardens.

Rosecliff Mansion

Commissioned by silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs and designed by architect Stanford White, this 1902 mansion is modeled after the Grand Trianon at Versailles. It contains Newport’s largest ballroom and served as a filming location for the 1974 film The Great Gatsby.