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Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art vs Rhode Island State House
Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art and State House are both highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art ranks significantly higher than State House. Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art is ranked #1 in Providence with recommendations from 6 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
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224 Benefit Street, 20 North Main St, Providence, RI 02903
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Frommer's
"Of the many excellent college and university museums in New England, this ranks near the top for the breadth of its collection."
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Fodor's
"This museum houses more than 86,000 objects ranging from ancient art to work by contemporary artists from across the globe."
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Frommer's
"As one of the finest art schools in the country, the Rhode Island School of Design has a reputation to uphold here."
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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."
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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."
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Rhode Island State House
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82 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02903
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Fodor's
"The original 1663 parchment charter granted by King Charles II to the colony of Rhode Island is the centerpiece of the museum."
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Lonely Planet
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"Houses one of Gilbert Stuart's portraits of George Washington, which you might want to compare to a dollar bill from your wallet."
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U.S. News & World Report
4.0
"The active seat of Rhode Island's government...the State House dome is the world's fourth largest self-supported dome...a painting by Rhode Island artist James is visible on the inside of the dome."
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Frommer's
"Constructed of white Georgian marble that blazes in the sun, the 1900 capitol dominates the city center."
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