# RISD Museum Thanksgiving Family Gallery Hunt & Hands-on Art Studio

> Event for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Where: RISD Museum, 20 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903
- Ages: All ages (Gallery hunt sheets tailored for kids 4-14; free admission for youth 18 and under)
- Price: $20 adults; free for youth ages 18 and under, college students, and museum members
- Organizer: Rhode Island School of Design Museum
- Official page: https://risdmuseum.org/
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum, internationally renowned for its collection of fine and decorative art, hosts a Thanksgiving weekend Family Gallery Hunt and drop-in studio session. Families receive an illustrated scavenger hunt booklet guiding young explorers through world-class galleries spanning ancient Egyptian artifacts, Gilded Age American decorative arts, French Impressionism, and contemporary sculpture. In the museum's bright education studios, children and parents work side by side with professional RISD art educators to experiment with printmaking, clay modeling, and watercolor wash paintings inspired by harvest colors and museum masterpieces. The experience encourages observational skills, artistic dialogue, and creative hands-on exploration within one of New England's most prestigious cultural treasures.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible with ramps, automated doors, and elevators connecting all historical wings and gallery levels; loaner strollers available.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Benched seating in every gallery hall, dedicated family restrooms with changing stations, and quiet alcoves for soothing infants.
• Age Suitability: Engaging for children ages 4 to 15, teens, and parents; scavenger hunts offer tiered clues for both pre-readers and older kids.
• Sensory Tips: Quiet, tranquil museum acoustics and gentle gallery lighting provide a soothing atmosphere; hands-on studio can get mildly bustling.

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