RISD Museum

Located in the heart of downtown Providence, RISD adds to making Providence among the most culturally active and creative cities in the region. As a top-rated art and design school, with unique settings such as the Nature Lab, Fleet Library, and galleries, RISD has a wide array of spaces to accommodate small and large events. Additionally residence halls are open to non- RISD organizations during the summer months and are an affordable and convenient option in downtown Providence. Located in the heart of downtown Providence, RISD adds to making Providence among the most culturally active and creative cities in the region. As a top-rated art and design school, with unique settings such as the Nature Lab, Fleet Library, and galleries, RISD has a wide array of spaces to accommodate small and large events. Additionally residence halls are open to non- RISD organizations during the summer months and are an affordable and convenient option in downtown Providence.

All undergraduate students at RISD take first-year studios in Experimental and Foundation Studies, followed by a major course of study in a specific fine arts or design discipline beginning sophomore year. Rigorous courses in Liberal Arts enrich studio learning.In addition to a bachelor’s degree, here you earn deep disciplinary knowledge, strong critical thinking skills and the agility to problem solve and connect the dots across a wide range of fields. All undergraduate students at RISD take first-year studios in Experimental and Foundation Studies, followed by a major course of study in a specific fine arts or design discipline beginning sophomore year. Rigorous courses in Liberal Arts enrich studio learning.In addition to a bachelor’s degree, here you earn deep disciplinary knowledge, strong critical thinking skills and the agility to problem solve and connect the dots across a wide range of fields.

Bistro-style atmosphere accented with an open kitchen and a casually elegant bar. Bistro-style atmosphere accented with an open kitchen and a casually elegant bar.

One of Providence’s historic and architectural gems, the Hopkins House immediately reveals its importance through its handsomely landscaped surroundings and the several plaques that adorn its façade, like medals on a military hero. Stephen Hopkins (1707-1785) was a merchant in business with the Brown family, served multiple terms as governor of the colony, signed the Declaration of Independence, and was a friend of George Washington, whom he entertained here (honest!) on two occasions.The house was built in two separate campaigns: the original section, now the kitchen ell came first, probably a single-room building, similar to the most modest versions of stone-end houses that characterized northern Rhode Island’s earliest house forms; Hopkins built the main block when he acquired the property in the 1740s. It stood originally on South Main Street, at the foot of the hill, on the opposite side of Hopkins Street and faced west. Moved part-way up the hill in the mid-19th century, it was moved a 2nd time to this location in the mid-1920s, when the Providence County Court House, across the street, was built. At that time, the house, owned by the State of Rhode Island, was placed in the hands of the Colonial Dames of America, who have carefully maintained and interpreted it, as they do for so many historic properties across the country. The landscape, designed by descendant Alden Hopkins, is inspired by Virginia gardens, much admired by Stephen Hopkins during his visits there. One of Providence’s historic and architectural gems, the Hopkins House immediately reveals its importance through its handsomely landscaped surroundings and the several plaques that adorn its façade, like medals on a military hero. Stephen Hopkins (1707-1785) was a merchant in business with the Brown family, served multiple terms as governor of the colony, signed the Declaration of Independence, and was a friend of George Washington, whom he entertained here (honest!) on two occasions.The house was built in two separate campaigns: the original section, now the kitchen ell came first, probably a single-room building, similar to the most modest versions of stone-end houses that characterized northern Rhode Island’s earliest house forms; Hopkins built the main block when he acquired the property in the 1740s. It stood originally on South Main Street, at the foot of the hill, on the opposite side of Hopkins Street and faced west. Moved part-way up the hill in the mid-19th century, it was moved a 2nd time to this location in the mid-1920s, when the Providence County Court House, across the street, was built. At that time, the house, owned by the State of Rhode Island, was placed in the hands of the Colonial Dames of America, who have carefully maintained and interpreted it, as they do for so many historic properties across the country. The landscape, designed by descendant Alden Hopkins, is inspired by Virginia gardens, much admired by Stephen Hopkins during his visits there.