Rhode Island State House
was designed by the New York firm of McKim, Mead & White, the State House is sculpted from white Georgia marble and sits atop Smith Hill in downtown Providence. Construction took nine years to complete, beginning in 1895 and finishing in 1904. Educational tours are offered daily. Call the Secretary of State’s office and schedule a tour: 401 222-2357.RISD Museum of Art
(http://www.risdmuseum.org...) was founded in 1877 as a part of the Rhode Island School of Design. The museum is the home of 84,000 works of arts from various time periods. The museum thrives on its diversity, creative and cultural expression and its consistency to open new exhibits. 224 Benefit St, phone: 401-454-6500. Admission $10.University of Rhode Island Providence Campus Gallery
(http://www.uri.edu/prov/m...) presents work from professional and community artists in themed exihibts on subjects such as culture, human rights, breast cancer awareness etc. 80 Washington St, phone: 401-277-500.