Rent the Museum

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

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 2015-2016

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

Guidelines for Photography and Filming

Guidelines for Photography and Filming in the Museum Galleries RISD Course Projects

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.

Landscape and Leisure

The practice of drawing in 19th-century America was defined by change and innovation.

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.

Press Office

For Press Inquiries museumpress@risd.edu

Proposals

The projects and programs of the RISD Museum engage diverse audiences with the collection, the making of the objects within it, and the ideas they present.

Opportunities

Learn about ways to more closely participate, engage, and collaborate with the RISD Museum.

Become a Member

Interested in art collecting?

Accessibility & Amenities

Please note the museum's and café's Winter Hours: The Benefit Street entrance and Café Pearl will be closed Thursday evenings from 5–8 pm.

Dorner Prize

About the Dorner Prize