RISD Museum receives significant gift of modern and contemporary art works and textiles from artist and collector Jolie Stahl

PROVIDENCE, RI, July 17, 2024 — The RISD Museum is pleased to announce a significant gift of 52 works of painting, sculpture, textiles, clothing, prints, drawings, and photographs f

Open Hours and Office Hours

Open Hours and Office Hours offer college students unique access to the museum’s collections and staff.  

RISD Museum announces new exhibition The Art of French Wallpaper Design

RISD Museum to Open Significant Exhibition of Exceptionally Rare French Wallpapers, Capturing an Important Chapter in Design History 

RISD MUSEUM NAMES TSUGUMI MAKI DIRECTOR

PROVIDENCE, RI, July 25, 2023–The RISD Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Tsugumi Maki as its director effective October 10.

RISD MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NANCY ELIZABETH PROPHET: I WILL NOT BEND AN INCH

PROVIDENCE, RI November 17, 2023 – The RISD Museum announces Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I Will Not Bend an Inch will be on view at the RISD Museum from February 17, 2024 through August 4, 20

RISD Art Circle 2022-2023

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

Jean Segal Fain Memorial Internship

The Jean Segal Fain Memorial Internship offers a selected RISD student in-depth experience in the conservation and preparation of works on paper.

RISD Museum announces free admission and special programming in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., sponsored by Citizens

PROVIDENCE, RI – January 8, 2024 – In partnership with Citizens, the RISD Museum announces that all visitors will receive free admission on Saturday, January 13,

Guidelines for installations: Chace Center Lobby

Guidelines for installations inside the Museum in the Chace Center Lobby (wall between escalator exit and door to RISD/WORKS)

Guidelines for installations: 6th Floor Landing

Guidelines for installations inside the Museum on the 6th floor landing (walls on either side of staircase)

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RISD Museum Announces a $2 Million Gift to Endow the Curator of Painting and Sculpture Position and Appointment of New Curator of Indigenous Art

Providence, RI — February 7, 2025 —  The RISD Museum is proud to announce two transformative developments that highlight its dedication to celebrating and preserving art

Past Exhibitions

We've been presenting exhibitions since 1877. Information and images for many of these exhibitions is available here.

RISD Museum to Receive $30,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

RISD Museum announces reception for $30,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts. NEA to provide support for upcoming exhibition Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance 1850-1970.