Visitor Guidelines

General Visitor Policies  Food and drink are not allowed in the galleries or classrooms.

Image Request

The RISD Museum provides free access to digital images of public domain materials in its collections for any purpose.

Rent the Museum

The RISD Museum is a unique and stunning venue for private events—accommodating corporate meetings, receptions, dinners, and lectures.

Terms of Use

The Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design (the “RISD Museum”) provides its websites risdmuseum.org and risdworks.org (collectively, the “Site”) in support of its commitment to educate and ins

Give

The museum’s mission to share art and design with the public has never been more relevant and active than it is today. The collection

Art Museum Reciprocal Network (AMRN)

Free admission and discounts on purchases at over 30 participating museums, including the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Peabody Essex Museum.

RISD Art Circle 2017-2018

The RISD Art Circle (RAC) is a group of young artists and art enthusiasts who explore the RISD Museum collection and activate the Museum galleries through events, interpretative projects, community

Research Residency for Artists

“We build a world where art and design are essential to shaping a meaningful future.” 

RISD Art Circle 2016-2017

The RISD Art Circle (RAC) is a group of young artists and art enthusiasts who explore the RISD Museum collection and activate the Museum galleries through events, interpretative projects, community

RISD Art Circle 2014-2015

The 2014-2015 RISD Art Circle (RAC) is made up of a group of high school students from Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

College and University Art Museum Reciprocal Program

Through the College and University Art Museums Reciprocal Program, academic museums have opened their doors to the members of other teaching museums.

Who We Are

Established in 1877, the RISD Museum is a dynamic space for creative exploration, learning, and community engagement.

Tours & Group Visits

Explore options for visits, curricular support, and other resources. On-site guided visits, on-site self-guided visits, and virtual experiences are available.