Free Sunday mornings till 1:00. A stunning surprise in the lovely east side of town. The museum may be small by NYC or Boston standards, but if you're an art lover, you can easily spend 3 or 4 hours here. Superb works in every room. From Egyptian & Roman to the present day, there's something for everyone!
Plus period-decorated rooms, ...

Risd is a fantastic little museum. Nestled on historic benefit street, it is somewhere I take almost all the visitors who come visit me in Providence. But an update... it is not in East Providence, as listed on this site. East Providence is a seperate town. The museum is where the school is... on the East Side.

the risd museum was charming but small. There was lots of wonderful art and the atmosphere had a somewhat moderm edge. The experience was great but if you looking for a big-time city art museum go to the mfa.

A hint for all - Sunday mornings - it's free!
And what's better they're changing it all the time. A mix of the known/unknown/and up-and-coming, it is a constantly fascinating place to check out. During the summer they have a small courtyard they open up which is a pleasant way to pass the afternoon doing sketches, reading, journaling ...