The best arts & culture spots in Providence

8 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Providence Children's Museum

Arts & Culture

Providence Children's Museum turns rainy afternoons into discovery time with hands-on exhibits that splash, build, and tinker. Think Water…

100 South St · ✓ checked Jul 28

“Providence Children's Museum turns rainy afternoons into discovery time with hands-on exhibits that splash, build, and tinker. Think Water Ways, Blue Blocks, and ThinkSpace, plus pop-up activities that keep curious minds busy. Consider this your midweek energy sink, your weekend sanity saver.”

From the Providence newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Uptown Theater

Arts & Culture

Opulent, historic theater hosting films, bands & plays amid stained glass archways & painted murals.

270 Broadway

“Opulent, historic theater hosting films, bands & plays amid stained glass archways & painted murals.”

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Providence Performing Arts Center

Arts & Culture

Opulent 1920s theater hosting Broadway shows, plays, concerts, musicals & other performances.

220 Weybosset St

“Opulent 1920s theater hosting Broadway shows, plays, concerts, musicals & other performances.”

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Lippitt House Museum

Arts & Culture

This lavish 1865 former family home turned museum is an unusually intact example of Victorian decor.

199 Hope St

“This lavish 1865 former family home turned museum is an unusually intact example of Victorian decor.”

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The John Brown House Museum

Arts & Culture

Museum features social & cultural history of early America told through guided & audio tours.

52 Power St

“Museum features social & cultural history of early America told through guided & audio tours.”

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Music Mansion

Arts & Culture

Cozy music venue offering recitals and other performances, plus meeting space.

88 Meeting St

“Cozy music venue offering recitals and other performances, plus meeting space.”

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Cape Verdean Museum

Arts & Culture

Modest museum featuring art & artifacts related to the history & culture of Cape Verde.

617 Prospect St (Pawtucket)

“Modest museum featuring art & artifacts related to the history & culture of Cape Verde.”

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The Stephen Hopkins House

Arts & Culture

Landmark house museum built between 1707 & 1742, showcasing antiques & architecture from the period.

15 Hopkins St

“Landmark house museum built between 1707 & 1742, showcasing antiques & architecture from the period.”

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