John Brown House Museum

Enter the John Brown House and step into the world of 18th century wealth and power. Trained tour guides provide hour-long tours through the museums meticulously restored rooms containing nationally significant treasures. Whose hands built the landscape we see around us? What was life like for women, children, and men of diverse stations? What peoples and ideas thrived here, and to what far-flung corners of the world did they venture to seek their fortunes? How did Rhode Islanders grapple with slavery, when freedom and independence were on everyone’s minds and pens? What You'll See & Experience Here Furniture, sculpture, artwork, silver, porcelain, textiles, and other selections from our extensive collections. Exhibits and objects reflecting Rhode Island’s role in the Revolution and participation in slavery and the slave trade. 18th-century wall maps depicting a very different worldview. A fully restored 18th-century carriage. Knowledgeable staff who are able to discuss a variety of historical subjects Our new permanent exhibit From Forest to Foyer: Rhode Island and Mahogany in the 18th Century On display now: Dark Work Exhibit, Mary Williams and 17th Century Rhode Island, Charting History Exhibit