Sailing Museum in Newport.
The Living Sharks Museum is an intimate look into the world of sharks, examining everything from their history to sharksploitation to modern conservation. Learn more about the marine animals you can spot in Narragansett Bay at the Biomes Marine Biology Center or Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium and see how you can save and help them at Save the Bay’ s Hamilton Family Aquarium. Westerly, livingsharks. org; North Kingstown, biomescenter. com; Bristol, asri. org; Newport, savebay. org
From picture-perfect little dinghies to daring America’ s Cup contenders, the Herreshoff Marine Museum pays tribute to the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and Rhode Island’ s prestigious boat-building legacy. Board antique cabin cruisers, view historic memorabilia and brush up on your nautical knowledge. Bristol, herreshoff. org
Tahshayooôk & Neetôpáwak( Family & Friends) Days
July & August 2025
Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for Friends & Family Days— fun-filled days of art-making, exposure to traditional lifeways and fun! Museum members will enjoy exclusive in-person activities where materials are provided to encourage hands-on creativity and Pequot cultural learning opportunities.
For more information, visit pequotmuseum. org
Spend a day at the RISD Museum browsing art that spans centuries, from ancient to Grecian to modern day. With a collection of more than 100,000 works of art and design, there is something for everyone to appreciate. Providence, risdmuseum. org
Play all day at the Providence Children’ s Museum, where kiddos will have a blast learning about the world around them through interactive environments filled with water, gardens, lights, instruments, puzzles, books and more. Providence, providencechildrensmuseum. org
Peruse the thought-provoking art( and the gorgeous interior) at the Newport Art Museum, featuring
Plimoth Patuxet Museums in Plymouth, MA.
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