The best arts & culture spots in Westerly

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

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Babcock-Smith House Museum

Arts & Culture

Elegant, circa-1734 Georgian mansion with period interiors, now a museum with a gift shop.

124 Granite St

“Elegant, circa-1734 Georgian mansion with period interiors, now a museum with a gift shop.”

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Westerly Museum of American Impressionism

Arts & Culture

Westerly Museum of American Impressionism brings eleven intimate galleries of late 19th to early 20th century American masters to our…

79 Watch Hill Rd

“Westerly Museum of American Impressionism brings eleven intimate galleries of late 19th to early 20th century American masters to our backyard, with works by Childe Hassam, Jane Peterson, Lilla Cabot Perry, and John Singer Sargent. Serene setting, strong curating, real inspiration for a gray New England afternoon.”

From the Westerly newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Living Sharks Museum

Arts & Culture

Living Sharks Museum is America’s first shark history museum, curated by Keith Cowley, mixing artifacts, science, and conservation without…

47 High St

“Living Sharks Museum is America’s first shark history museum, curated by Keith Cowley, mixing artifacts, science, and conservation without the Hollywood fear factor.”

From the Westerly newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Mark A. Perry Sculptor

Arts & Culture

Looking for a local artist to keep on your radar, Mark A. Perry Sculptor is steadily building a body of work that feels considered and…

105 Beach St

“Looking for a local artist to keep on your radar, Mark A. Perry Sculptor is steadily building a body of work that feels considered and quietly bold. Poke around the Work and Press pages for a taste of his range, then keep an eye on what comes out next.”

From the Westerly newsletter, September 19, 2026

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