Museum
Tuesdays–Sundays, 10 am-5 pm
Third Thursdays open until 9 pm
Café Pearl
Tuesdays through Sundays, 7:30 am to 4 pm
We are closed Mondays, and January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, and December 24-25.
Please visit the restaurant’s website for the most up-to-date information. View current menu.
Museum Admission
| Members | Free |
| Adults | $15 |
| Senior citizens (62+) | $12 |
| Youth (18 & under) | Free |
| College students | $8 with valid college ID |
| Staff, faculty, & students of RISD or member institutions | Free with valid college ID |
Admission is free every Sunday (10 am–5 pm) and on the third Thursday evening of each month (5–9 pm).
We are proud to offer free admission to active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families year-round.
Admission is free for up to four people for Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cardholders with ID, as part of the Museums for All program.
Getting Here
- By Bike
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Bike racks are available at 224 Benefit Street
- By Bus
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The Museum is easily accessible by state- and city-wide bus services and is located .2 miles from the Kennedy Plaza bus station. Bus information can be accessed here.
Visiting school or charter buses can drop passengers off at 20 North Main Street.
Short term bus parking is available at Roger Williams National Memorial Park at 282 North Main Street. - By Car
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Discounted parking is available to Museum visitors at all Metropark locations. Parking is also available at metered spots on adjacent streets. Visitors may park for free at RISD faculty/staff lots on weekends.