I live in South County and do not visit this museum enough. Even though it's small, you can really…read morelinger at the displays and other things the museum has to offer on their grounds. You can spend a good morning or afternoon here. I recently went to the quilt show and loved it, especially the lecture by the museum curator. It was fantastic. Recommendation: Round out this this experience with a lovely coffee from the Queen of Cups and a walk at the beach.

Great museum. We stop in almost every visit to Narragansett. Kids loved the scavenger hunt. Worth a…read morevisit each Summer to see what is on exhibit.

I was visiting family in CT and they wanted to bring me here. Upon entrance, staff were very…read morefriendly and helpful with schedules and must sees. I immediately noticed a newfoundland safety rescue presentation and couldn't miss it. There were at least 10 dogs set up for various rescue scenes. It was interactive for children and a sight for dog lovers. Pets and slobber came free. The village experience was interesting, the ship tour and interactive chant/rope pull was also fun to watch. Food was delectable even if water just couldn't stay cold in the heat. We missed the boat ride by a couple minutes so caught the newfoundland show again (not the least bit mad). I'm a little old for a late night Lego movie, but the set up would be perfect for children! I can't wait to go back with the younger kids in our family.

This maritime museum is huge, sitting on a 19-acre piece of land. It is immersive, recreating a…read more19th century seafaring village. Entrance fee is $35 for adults and $33 for seniors. They have flexible re-entry so you can go out and come back if you want to eat or do some things outside. You can see a fully operational shipyard, restored coastal village with some shops open and with active staff telling you about the crafts and other facts about the area: blacksmiths, printers, woodcarvers, etc. You should wear comfortable shoes since you will do a lot of walking on dirt roads, gravel, and wooden docks. The gift shop has shirts, sweaters, books, magnets, mugs, caps, and many other items. There are also places where you can eat here. Parking space is ample on the other side of the road (across the museum). The museum is interesting especially if you want to learn about maritime history and life back in the day. Shops are different; however, there can be a feeling of repetition after visiting one shop after the other.

If you love pinball, you will love this arcade Best deal in…read moretown,UNLIMITED pinball for 10,00.. So much fun for all aged

Well that was super fun…read more When we arrived no one was on the desk so we began to wander the first floor. If you just want to walk around, and check out the machines that is free. I saw someone who works there and he gave us a quick 'tour'. Pinball machines are set up here by year beginning in the 1930's! There a many from the 70's, a big collection of 80's and then further back it's a mix. The tour took up upstairs. There is a wheelchair lift here, however, you have to step over a barrier at the bottom of the doorway leading to the stairs so not really handicap accessible? Call if you need info on that. Keep that door at the bottom of the staircase open so you can get back! At the top of the steps is a private event room. (sorry no photo, a meeting was going on). Turn right after the event room and follow the hallway to the 'Blue Room' on the left at the end. Here you'll find a small, open space for a party with shelves of board games, a table and comfy couches. The Blue Room includes several racing games (seated style), shooter games, skeeball, basketball throw and other arcade games. There were a couple dozen pinball machines without an outlet to play them stored in this space. Our tour guide tells us for events up to 150 people, these games are moved out and tables moved into that space. The second floor hosts many other businesses so be respectful when in the halls. Our visit lasted about two hours playing all the games. Some of the pinball machines include information on who designed them and other info. The Star Trek machine is signed by some of the actors. Scoobydoo, Addams family, Aerosmith, Rick & Morty, Dolly Parton, on and on. Some games have hepatic feedback - like when the dinosaur eats your ball in the Jurasic Park pinball game the entire machine shakes. I love how the machines are all set to 'free play'. You just hit the start button (usually a round button on the front) and you get your three balls. When that game ends, hit start again and you get another three balls. Also, if you loose a ball quickly, you get an extra ball. Really makes for a fun experience. Admission is ten dollars per person (all ages), cash or credit, and covers playing all the available games for the whole day - come and go as you please. Parking is available next to the building in two lots. No food or drink are available for sale here. When hosting an event here, bring your own catering. Contact them/visit their website for details on hosting events. Public restrooms are on the upper level off the hallway. The museum space is more or less warehouse space. It was cold in there when we visited and we left our coats and hats on (February). When there are a lot of games being played, it gets loud, so be prepared. There are a few step stools for the smaller kids. Check next to or under the machines for those or if you have a collapsable one at home maybe bring it along just in case they are all in use. During our week day visit there were a fair amount of adults in there enjoying pinball and all the other games. Staff are knowledgeable and very easy to chat with. Definitely plan an outting to visit this fun museum diguised as an arcade. Alone, or with the kids. You might become the 'fun uncle' after a day here with the nibblings.

Had the luxury of spending part of an afternoon on this property. Learned everything from how crops…read moreoutside were/are foraged to how different materials outfitted the Narragansett tribe, among others. A truly fascinating experience with indigenous-lead tours. The museum itself is small but mighty as it's packed with rich tribal history. It's a beautiful tribute to the land and it's ancestors. Highly recommended for those interested in learning about a portion of the rich indigenous history in Rhode Island.

So happy to have found this wonderful hidden gem Native American museum located in Exeter RI. It is…read morea very small one room space but it is chock full of Narragansett Tribal written history, clothing, tools, everyday cooking and hunting implements as well paintings and decorative items. The man who works there is a veritable font of tribal history, culture, social and Narragansett sacred ceremonial traditions. If you have an interest in New England First Nation history this should be a priority visit.

A small place with…read moregreat neighbors Beavertail Aquarium is a small, cramped and kind of stinky place. Pretty dark and not much room to move about, especially if a whole herd of kids are stuffed in the room. It's still a pretty cool place though. A couple of tanks filled with fishies and crustaceans and various old posters and fish models hanging around. Certainly not the biggest or most impressive aquarium in New England but it is free and the young lady working there was willing and able to answer the tsunami of questions she was assaulted with. The best thing about the aquarium is the location, Right next to the majestic Beavertail Lighthouse and the very cool Beavertail Museum, the aquarium has some very impressive neighbors. Beavertail park is situated right on the southern most tip of the island so it gets pounded by wind and waves and the views are spectacular in all directions. A fun place to go in heavy weather. The aquarium is just one small part of the whole experience. No, it's not very big but it is free, fun and very cool. They don't have a gift shop so you can't buy a crummy t-shirt here but they do sell some very nice crummy t-shirts and other trinkets in the museum right next door. Not some place really worth going out of your way to see but if you are in the park it's definitely worth a visit.

Went here on Tuesday July 16th 2024 with my parents as part of our Newport, RI trip. This…read morelighthouse has a musuem, one can climb it if open, a gift shop, and a small aquarium, which i liked. The reason why i give this 5 stars is because since it is sort of an peninsula, the wind is very strong here, and was blowing in my face. That may bother some people, like it bothered me. Free parking is available, and this place is right next to the beavertail lighthouse musuem. cute and small, and has an explorative habitat that one can feel sea creatures and plants. Lots of fish, one fish sign had a sign that it was a lazy fish and made me laugh. i thought this was a cute little aquarium!

I don't wanna use the word Hidden jam because I feel like I've used it a lot especially In Rhode…read moreIsland. There's so many hidden things here and there that are in plain sight but you can't tell because there's trees and other beautiful things surrounding it. Came here with my husband for a tea event, and the grounds alone were breathtaking and relaxing. There is a trail that you can walk. There's also a gift shop and a pond and it's just also peaceful. Very serene view of mother nature I can see anybody being able to paint at this gorgeous peaceful area. You should definitely go online and see upcoming events. They have whiskey tasting gin tasting tea events if you like tea like I do, and even though I am more of a tequila person, I would definitely come for a whiskey tasting event. The pictures I took do not do it any justice as far as how beautiful the scenery is. When you get a chance, you should definitely come down here and might as well buy a family membership if you have a family so that you can come back more than once.

We enjoyed our visit there. There wasn't a tour guide, but we walked through the museum, which was…read morereally interesting and it was cool to see the painting of George Washington and more. The grounds are lovely but small. We looked in the mills and walk around the pond. It was $15 per person and we were there about 30-35 minutes. It was the house he was born in, not where he lived and worked, so it's a bit hard to image him there. But definitely worth spending an hour or so in nice weather.

The National Museum of American Illustration is amazing, from the mansion that holds it, the…read moreoutdoor water effects and gardens and the great staff. The art inside is something you may never see again. You must stop if you are in Newport. The hours were confusing to me, so give a call or look at their web site to see when they are open. The art, all of it, on display is wonderful. Each piece is set perfectly, the lighting perfect and the story behind each piece is fascinating. If you are a Rockwell fan at all, you have to go here. You may think you know Rockwell's but I saw illustrations I had no idea existed, from the cute to the serious to the beauty of telling of a time in US history. The John Rogers sculptures are really something to see. This was my first time noticing his work and I just stood there in awe. Enjoy.

This is an art gallery pure and simple and is located in one of the more modest Newport "cottages"…read moreon Bellevue Ave. It just happens to feature art by "commercial" artists--specifically by Norman Rockwell, his predecessors, his protégés, and his contemporaries. You will not find any works that make you wonder about meaning or whether you are being kidded. No abstraction, no bold geometric designs, no blobs of paint, no pure blacks or reds. You are never in doubt about whether these artists possess real talent. These are all artists who made good money while they were alive! I liked it a lot and I'm glad we just happened upon it. In addition to finding a couple of dozen works by Rockwell, you will see landscapes, beautiful women, handsome men, a few portraits, some excellent caricatures, and a lot of art that became the covers of books and magazines. The gift shop has some impressive quality copies of the art that you can take home for a price. The only negatives I should mention is that no photography is allowed (copyright issues) and sometimes it is hard to read the captions in the darkened rooms. Treat yourself to a different genre of high quality art--this is worth a one to two hour visit.

Holy smokes, I was expecting the new money of Newport to bring art to this museum but I didn't…read moreexpect Dale Chihuly glassworks, Gilbert Stuart portraits, and a complete (temporary) exhibit of Georgia O'Keeffe's works. There is a lot of art to see in this converted home. Expect 90 minutes or so to properly appreciate what's on display in both buildings. [Review 18650 overall - 70 in Rhode Island - 2172 of 2022.]

I recently checked out this event at the Newport Art Museum with a few of my girlfriends and we had…read moresuch a fun night. It was the perfect excuse to get dressed up and try something new, with a twist of course... delicious cocktails. The Edgar Allan Poe experience itself was really well done. The actors were fantastic and fully committed to their roles. I loved the costumes and the dramatic personalities. It made the whole evening feel immersive without being over the top. I'm actually at the museum about once a month for meetings, so it was fun to see the space used in a completely different way. My only wish is that we had a little more time to wander and take in the current exhibits, because it's such a beautiful setting. My one real downside is parking. With the recent changes, it has become pretty difficult to find a spot that is easy to get in and out of, especially during a New England winter. Definitely something to plan ahead for. Overall, such a unique and memorable night. I would absolutely recommend grabbing your friends and checking this out if it comes back around.

Stopped in here today - a great Seabee Museum located at Davisville. Numerous original Quonset…read morehuts on-site. A small equipment yard near the back of the compound. A nice aspect is that this museum is not located on an active base, so it is readily available to the public. This museum is run strictly by volunteers and donations, and is a testament to the men and women who served in the Navy Seabees. Admission by donation. Open May 1 - Oct 31: Mon-Thur: 9:30am - 2pm Fri, Sat & Sun: 9:30am - 3pm Open Nov 1 - Apr 30: Wed, Sat & Sun: 9:30am - 2pm Web site: www.seabeesmuseum.com

A nice little museum in Quonset Park. Only takes about 20-30 minutes to view, but its free…read more(although donations are encouraged/accepted). A nice way to kill some time on a rainy day, or just view a little bit of Rhode Island history.