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Coggeshall Farm Museum Colt Drive, Bristol, RI 2809 401.253.9062 |
The farm dates from 1723 and once comprised nearly 7000 acres. 35 acres remain with a farmhouse built circa 1790. It is a working farm with rare breeds of livestock that were on the farm in the 18th century. VITAL INFO: ... more
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Museum of Work and Culture 45 South Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 2830 401.769.9675 |
Set up in a former textile mill, the Museum of Work and Culture examines the lives of American factory workers and owners during the Industrial Revolution. Focusing on French Canadian immigrants to Woonsocket's mills, th... more
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Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum 199 Hope Street, Providence, RI 2905 401.453.0688 |
The two-term Rhode Island governor made his fortune selling textiles to both armies during the Civil War, and he spared no expense in building his home, an immaculate Renaissance Revival mansion, in 1863. The floor of th... more
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Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology 300 Tower Street, Bristol, RI 2809 401.253.8388 |
The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, Brown's only university museum, is a treasure trove of fascinating artifacts from the Native peoples of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Located on a beautiful setting... more
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Herreshoff Marine Museum 1 Burnside St, Bristol, RI 2809 401.253.5000 |
The nonprofit museum brought the proposal before the Planning Board last night for master plan approval but failed to immediately secure the group’s support. After hearing concerns from neighbors about the size of ... more
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Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 2871 401.848.8200 |
Located in the heart of Newport in three buildings on two acres, the museum offers exhibits of contemporary and historic art, lectures, special events, an art school and shops. VITAL INFO: Best suited for adults You can ... more
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Old Slater Mill Museum Shop 67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 2904 401.725.8638 |
In 1793, Samuel Slater and two Providence merchants built the first factory in America to produce cotton yarn from water-powered machines. Today, the Slater Mill Historic Site consists of the old yellow clapboard mill, s... more
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Russian Sub Museum Collier Point Park, Providence, RI 2907 401.521.3600 |
Russian Submarine Museum ticket prices are $5 for children; $6 for uniformed military personnel and senior citizens; $8 for all other adults. Major credit cards are accepted; no reservations are required, but call ahead ... more
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International Tennis Hall of Fame 194 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 800.457.1144 |
The photographs, memorabilia, and multimedia exhibits at the Hall of Fame chronicle the entire history of the game dating back to the 12th century and portray the sport's greatest champions and most memorable moments. Th... more
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Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design 224 Benefit St, Providence, RI 2919 401.454.6500 |
Prestigious RISD (pronounced Riz-dee) supports this ingratiating center of fine and decorative arts. Of the many fine college and university museums in New England, this ranks near the top for the breadth of its collecti... more
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