Rhode Island School of Design Museum
The Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, commonly known as the Rhode Island School of Design Museum (RISD Museum), is the art museum of the Rhode Island School of Design, a private art school in Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
A museum inside Providence
You can stay in Providence
Rhode Island School of Design Museum is inside Providence, which has 30 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 40 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1877
Rhode Island School of Design Museum dates from 1877. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD) has airline service, about 7 miles from Rhode Island School of Design Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Providence. Green months are the mild ones.
Rhode Island School of Design Museum
The Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, commonly known as the Rhode Island School of Design Museum (RISD Museum), is the art museum of the Rhode Island School of Design, a private art school in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The museum was co-founded with the school in 1877. It is the 20th-largest art museum in the United States, and has seven curatorial departments.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1877
- Wikipedia readers
- 8K a year
Where to stay near Rhode Island School of Design Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Providence (30) and Seekonk (16).
- 1Gillette Stadium
- 2The Breakers
- 3Lake Chaubunagungamaug
- 4USS Massachusetts
- 5HMS Endeavour
- 6Amica Mutual Pavilion
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Rhode Island School of Design Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | in town | — | 30 24 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 hostels · 1 campground | 195,310 | $362K | C |
| Seekonk | 5 mi east | 5 min | 16 9 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 16,046 | $483K | C+ |
| Warwick | 9 mi south | 15 min | 21 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 84,187 | $355K | B |
| Cranston | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 13 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 84,647 | $378K | B |
| Newport | 24 mi south | 35 min | 99 32 hotels · 2 motels · 61 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 24,251 | $747K | C+ |
| North Attleborough Town | 11 mi north | 15 min | 8 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 31,506 | $482K | B+ |
| Johnston | 6 mi west | 10 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 motel | 30,494 | $356K | B |
| Smithfield | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 22,625 | $446K | A− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Rhode Island School of Design Museum
Other well-known places within 40 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw120 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw225 mi MuseumThe Breakers
Big draw327 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
415 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
516 mi Ancient siteHMS Endeavour
Big draw39 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
6in town Stadium & arenaAmica Mutual PavilionPhoto credits
Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Amica Mutual Pavilion: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Rhode Island School of Design Museum
Is Rhode Island School of Design Museum in Providence?
Yes. It’s inside Providence, RI.
When is the best time to visit Rhode Island School of Design Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Rhode Island School of Design Museum from Boston?
About 40 miles northeast of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Rhode Island School of Design Museum?
Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Rhode Island School of Design Museum?
Providence (in town, 30 places to stay), Seekonk (5 mi, 16 places to stay) and Warwick (9 mi, 21 places to stay).
Tips from people in Providence
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Providence’s Town Square.
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