GoProvidence.com
3 Best Free Things to do in Providence, RI
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Fight off the FOMO and check out these three free things to do around Providence, RI!
GoProvidence.com
Discover Providence's vibrant citywide murals with the Avenue Concept
304 Lockwood St
Providence, RI
Monday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Founded in Providence, RI in 2012, The Avenue Concept was the city’s first privately administered public art program. Since then, we have produced more than 200 artworks in partnership with 180 artists and communities, dramatically changing the look, feel, and engagement with the Providence cityscape. Our goal is to build environments where art thrives, encouraging people to interact with art, with their communities, and with each other.
GoProvidence.com
Explore centuries of art at the RISD Museum
20 N Main St
Providence, RI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A popular regional destination, the RISD Museum offers access to ongoing programming and a rich collection of fine art, design and decorative arts from around the world. These range from ancient Chinese sculpture to French Impressionist paintings and contemporary art in every medium.
GoProvidence.com
Stargaze on Tuesday evenings at Brown University's Ladd Observatory
210 Doyle Ave
Providence, RI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
The historic Ladd Observatory opened in 1891 under the direction of Prof. Winslow Upton. A meticulously preserved Victorian-era observatory, Ladd is a superb example of an intact 19th century observatory, fully functional and open to the public for viewing the night sky.