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Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art vs Roger Williams Park Zoo

Both are recommended by experts. Overall, Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art ranks significantly higher than Roger Williams Park Zoo. Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art is ranked #1 in Providence with approval from 6 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.

Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
8 / 10
224 Benefit Street, 20 North Main St, Providence, RI 02903
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Of the many excellent college and university museums in New England, this ranks near the top for the breadth of its collection." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This museum houses more than 86,000 objects ranging from ancient art to work by contemporary artists from across the globe." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"As one of the finest art schools in the country, the Rhode Island School of Design has a reputation to uphold here." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
" With Impressionist paintings, provocative costume exhibits, American decorative arts, and even an ancient Egyptian mummy, there’s a little bit of everything here." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The museum presents, in an engaging manner, collections of art from various periods and civilizations: Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Asian, European, African and American." Full review
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Roger Williams Park Zoo
9 / 10
1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Visit the new elephant pavilion." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Plan a full day to take in this regal 435-acre Victorian park where you can picnic... rent a swan paddleboat, or ride a Victorian-style carousel." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The main attraction of Roger Williams Park is this zoo, which is home to more than 600 animals (polar bear, giraffes, lemurs) and performs some interesting conservation work." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"Located about 4 miles south of downtown Providence, Roger Williams Park Zoo is only 40 acres – not the largest zoo by far." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Roger Williams Park Zoo is a 150-year-old conservation and education zoo, featuring hands-on experiences for animal lovers of all ages"
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