Local museums serve as cultural institutions that connect residents to art, history, science, and community heritage through exhibitions, programs, and educational initiatives designed for visitors of all ages. There are 13 Museum locations in Providence, Rhode Island.

Residents should check the museum's website for free admission days, membership rates, and upcoming special exhibitions or events — many community museums offer significantly discounted or free admission for local residents on designated days throughout the year.

List of Providence City, Rhode Island Museum

Culinary Arts Museum

View Details Call Now (401) 598-2805

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Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum

View Details Call Now (401) 453-0688

Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum

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Haffenreffer Museum Of Anthropology

View Details Call Now (401) 863-2065

Haffenreffer Museum Of Anthropology

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India Museum & Heritage Society

View Details Call Now (401) 369-0177

India Museum & Heritage Society

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John Brown House Museum

View Details Call Now (401) 273-7507

John Brown House Museum

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Providence Childrens Museum

View Details Call Now (401) 273-5437

Providence Childrens Museum

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Providence Jewelry Museum

View Details Call Now (401) 274-0999

Providence Jewelry Museum

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Heritage Harbor Museum

View Details Call Now (401) 751-7979

Heritage Harbor Museum

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Museum Of Rhode Island History At Aldrich House

View Details Call Now (401) 331-8575

Museum Of Rhode Island History At Aldrich House

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Museum Of Natural History And Planetarium

View Details Call Now (401) 785-9457

Museum Of Natural History And Planetarium

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Rhode Island School Of Design Museum Of Art

View Details Call Now (401) 454-6500

Rhode Island School Of Design Museum Of Art

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Ri Holocaust Museum

View Details Call Now (401) 453-7860

Ri Holocaust Museum

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Uss Saratoga Museum Foundation

View Details Call Now (401) 521-3600

Uss Saratoga Museum Foundation

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Residents of Providence who visit local museums regularly should consider purchasing an annual membership, which typically pays for itself in two to three visits and includes added benefits like guest passes, exhibition previews, and discounts at the museum shop and café.

You may also find Museum locations in nearby cities including East Greenwich, Pawtucket, Barrington.