Lippitt House Museum
A National Historic Landmark, Lippitt House was built for textile magnate and Rhode Island Governor (1875-1877) Henry Lippitt. Admire the elegant Victorian interior featuring elaborate painted finishes, ornate woodwork, and original furnishings. Step into Providence's Golden Age through stories of the Lippitt family and the domestic servants who lived and worked there.
From May to October Lippitt House Museum is open for public tours. Staff-led guided tours of the museum are offered on Fridays and select Saturdays; capacity is limited and advance reservations are recommended. Programming and other events are offered year-round.
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Additional Information
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Arts and Culture
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General Info
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Groups
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Heritage Designation
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Tourism
General
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Category
Museum
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Seasonal Schedule
Open May-October
Admission
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Admission
$10 Adults, $5 Students, Free for Children 12 and under and Active Military Personnel.
Discounts
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Children
Free for Children 12 or younger
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Group
$8 for groups of 10 or more
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Military
Free for Active Military with valid ID
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Student
$5 for Student with valid ID
Hours of Operations
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Seasonal Information
Open May-October on Fridays and 3rd Saturday of the month
Method of Payment
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Method of Payment
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Cash
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Check
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Master Card
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Visa
Parking
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On Street Parking Available
General
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Group Contact Email
lippitthouse@preserveri.org
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Group Contact Name
Samantha Hunter
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Group Contact Phone
401-453-0688
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Group Contact Position
Curator of Education
Federal Registry
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National Historic Landmark
General
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Handicap Accessible
The first floor of the museum is fully ADA accessible.
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Tour Length
45 minutes
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Meeting Space
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Facility Info
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Largest Room
450
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Total Sq. Ft.
1605
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Reception Capacity
75
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Function Contact Email
lippitthouse@preserveri.org
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Function Contact Name
Jane Bird
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Function Contact Phone
401-453-0688
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Function Contact Position
Museum Associate
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Function Space Available
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Internet
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Offsite
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Wi-Fi
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Number of Rooms
5
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Classroom Capacity
50
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