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.

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

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

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.

Guidelines for Photography and Filming

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

Landscape and Leisure

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

Rent the Museum

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