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Museums and Collections in RI
Here are Rhode Island Roads Magazine's Museums and Collections listings in RI
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Blithewold Mansion and Gardens
Blithewold is a 33 acre estate in Bristol, Rhode Island - a spectacular property with lawns and gardens sweeping down to Narragansett Bay. It was established in the 1890's by Augustus and Bessie VanWickle as their summer retreat. Augustus VanWickle was from Hazleton, Pennsylvania, where his family was in the coal-mining business. He attended Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and came to love the Ocean State. In 1895 he impulsively purchased a 72' steam yacht from the Herreshoff boat-building company in Bristol, and immediately began the search for a suitable property to build a summer home for his family. Bessie VanWickle was a very accomplished horticulturist, and her heart's desire was to have enough good land to establish gardens and an arboretum. |
| 101 Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809 MAP
Phone: 401/253-2707 http://www.blithewold.org
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GIlbert Stuarts Birthplace
| A registered national historic landmark • Showplace for reproductions of one of America's foremost portrait painters who gave us George Washington on our postage stamp & the U.S. dollar bill • Authentically restored & furnished 18th century workingman's home • Site of 1st snuff mill in America • Grist mill houses the original fine grained granite stone used to grind corn for famous Rhode Island Johnny Cakes • Open Thursday - Monday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Honors Entertainment Book 2-for-1 Coupons |
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Collecting, preserving and sharing Rhode Islands past since 1822.
Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational and cultural organization established in 1822 to collect, preserve and share Rhode Islands history. The Society fulfills this mission through museum exhibits, operating a research library and the historic John Brown House, as well as the areas newest museum, the Museum of Work & Culture in Woonsocket. The Society offers a variety of public programs and lectures, publications, and special events. |
| Organizations Phone: 401/331-8575 http://www.rihs.org
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John Brown House Museum
| Built in 1786, this palatial mansion has been meticulously restored as a house museum featuring some of the finest examples of Rhode Island furniture and decorative arts. • Chosen three consecutive years as Yankee Magazine's Editor's Pick • Home of John Brown, Providence's principal merchant of the 18th century • Palatial three story brownstone & brick mansion, built in 1786 • Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 pm; Sun. noon-4 p.m. ~ call for Monday hours • "The most magnificent & elegant private mansion that I've ever seen on this continent" ~ John Quincy Adams Honors Entertainment Book 2-for-1 Coupons |
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Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
| • Rhode Island's only natural history museum & only planetarium • A variety of exhibitions & activities for parent & children to enjoy together as they learn about our world and its people • After school & weekend art/science classes for adults & children • "Circle of the Sea" a new exhibition of the museums collection of objects from oceania Honors Entertainment Book 2-for-1 Coupons |
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RISD Museum
| Rhode Island School of Designs museum includes exhibits and classes. • Everchanging exhibitions which encompass a wide range of world culture • Lectures, talks, & gallery tours • Family art workshops • Open year round • Museum shop Honors Entertainment Book 2-for-1 Coupons |
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Smiths Castle
| 1678 colonial home, restored and open for tours. Call for details. Mid April to Mid December for special appointments • Noon to 4 p.m. for scheduled tours • Thursday thru Monday June, July, & August • Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May, September, October • Bus tours welcome • Grounds available for rental, all occasions • Award winning 17th & 18th century restoration • Site of Roger Williams trading post & 18th century plantation Honors Entertainment Book 2-for-1 Coupons |
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St.Annes Art and Cultural Center
A historic former Catholic church in Woonsocket. Art treasures include architecture, frescoes and stained glass. Museum and building open for tours and for rent. A National Historic Landmark. |
| 84 Cumberland Street Woonsocket, RI MAP
Phone: 401-356-0713 http://www.stannartsctr.com
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