Guidelines for installations: Interior wall across from front desk, Chace Center lobby, 1st floor

Installations can extend up to 12 inches from the wall HVAC vents may not be blocked No work may be suspended from the ceiling

Guidelines for installations: Interior wall by Chihuly Glass Chandelier/Ancient Egypt, 6th floor

Installations can extend up to 12 inches from the wall No work may be suspended from the ceiling

Guidelines for Installations: Benefit Street Entrance, near Cafe Pearl

Stair risers are open for installation   Vinyl is the only suitable medium for this space  

RISD Museum presents Raid the Icebox Now exhibitions and digital publication

PROVIDENCE, RI, DECEMBER 12, 2019—A landmark example of artist-curated museum exhibitions, Raid the Icebox I with Andy Warhol (1970) presented entire sections of objects at the R

RISD Museum announces retirement of Museum Director John W. Smith

PROVIDENCE, RI, August 7, 2020—After nearly 10 years of leading the RISD Museum, Director John W.

RISD Art Circle 2020-2021

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 Museum announces new exhibition: Any distance between us

PROVIDENCE, RI, April 15, 2021 - The RISD Museum announces Any distance between us

RISD Museum announces Shahzia Sikander: Extraordinary Realities to open November 12, 2021

October 19, 2021, Providence, RI—The RISD Museum announces that Shahzia Sikander: Extraordinary Realities

RISD Museum announces new installation Helina Metaferia: We've Been Here Before

RISD Museum announces new installation Helina Metaferia: We’ve Been Here Before

The RISD Museum announces Helina Metaferia:

RISD Museum Announces Expanded Galleries Devoted to Modern and Contemporary Art

September 26, 2022 – PROVIDENCE, RI – The RISD Museum is pleased to announce a new presentation of its modern and contemporary collection across four ga

RISD MUSEUM ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF A BENIN BRONZE TO NIGERIAN NATIONAL COLLECTIONS

Providence, RI, October 11, 2022—The RISD Museum and the Rhode Island School of Design are pleased to announce the rightful return of

RISD MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NEW EXHIBITION, BEING AND BELIEVING IN THE NATURAL WORLD: PERSPECTIVES FROM THE ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN, ASIA, AND INDIGENOUS NORTH AMERICA

PROVIDENCE, RI – The RISD Museum announces the opening of Being and Believing in the

Anti Racism Work Plan - 2020

The RISD Museum commits to work deliberately, consistently, and compassionately to confront racism and injustice in its many forms.

RISD Museum Announces Diné Textiles: Nizhónígo Hadadít’eh

Providence, RI (August 17, 2023)…The RISD Museum presents Diné Textiles: Nizhónígo Hadadít’eh, an exhibition that explores the ever changing and dynamic Diné (Navajo) apparel designs.

Guided Visits Tour Themes

Adult Guided Visits  INTRODUCTION TO THE RISD MUSEUM

Renowned Photographer Catherine Opie to Deliver RISD Museum’s 47th Annual Gail Silver Memorial Lecture

September 2, 2025 — On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the RISD Museum will welcome acclaimed American photographer Catherine Opie for the 47th Annual Gail Silver Memorial Lectu

RISD Museum Announces New Curatorial Leadership in Prints, Drawings, and Photographs

September 9, 2025 — The RISD Museum announces new leadership in its Department of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs (PDP).

RISD Museum Announces 2026 Research Resident: Toby Sisson

September 29, 2025 — The RISD Museum is pleased to announce that Providence-based artist and educator Toby Sisson has been selected as the museum’s Research Residen