Indoor Activities in Providence, RI

  • TripBuzz found 179 things to do indoors in the Providence area. From Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art to RISD Museum, Providence offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 240 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
  • There are 61 different types of things to do inside in or near Providence, Rhode Island. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: Movie Theaters, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and Music Venue.
  • There are 18 indoor activities in Providence, and 161 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Newport, Fall River, Attleboro and East Greenwich.
  • TripBuzz found 179 things to do indoors in the Providence area. From Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art to RISD Museum, Providence offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 240 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
  • There are 61 different types of things to do inside in or near Providence, Rhode Island. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: Movie Theaters, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and Music Venue.
  • There are 18 indoor activities in Providence, and 161 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Newport, Fall River, Attleboro and East Greenwich.
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0.3 Miles
96% 611 votes
Art Museum 224 Benefit Street, 20 North Main St, Providence, RI 2903 MoreLess Info
Providence's Rhode Island School of Design Museum is dedicated to preserving, documenting and displaying important artworks, installations and other ephemera related to the history of design and aesthetics. Its collections include paintings, sterling silver tea sets, antique textiles, household equipment and mu…
0.3 Miles
92% 74 votes
Art Museum 224 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903 MoreLess Info
From Impressionist paintings to East Asian sculptures, RISD Museum has a variety of exhibits to explore. Among the most popular works in their collection are paintings from Monet and Degas. They also feature ancient art and sculptures.
0.2 Miles
80% 65 votes
Convention Centers 1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903 MoreLess Info
Offering an extensive variety of events, the Rhode Island Convention Center attracts tourists and locals alike. Events include roller derby, comic cons, beer festivals, pet shows, concerts, and plays to appeal to anyone's sense of entertainment.
0.2 Miles
67% 193 votes
Malls One Providence Place, Providence, RI 02903 MoreLess Info
Featuring over 150 stores, Providence Place Mall is the shopping center of Rhode Island. With an IMAX theater at the top of its entertainment level, shop, dine, and relax all in one place.
2.7 Miles
84% 115 votes
Specialty Museums Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI 02905 MoreLess Info
Located in Johnson and Wales University, the Culinary Arts Museum is a teaching museum that preserves the culinary and hospitality heritage. With a 25,000 gallery space, several historical exhibits and recipe collections are on view Tuesday through Saturday.
0.4 Miles
87% 117 votes
Movie Theaters 204 S. Main St., Providence, RI 02903 MoreLess Info
The small Cable Car Cinema & Cafe is essentially an arthouse theater which shows independent and artistic productions. Full meals are created at the adjoining cafe along with specialty coffees.
0.8 Miles
96% 23 votes
History Museums 199 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02904 MoreLess Info
The Governor Henry Lippett House Museum is based in the actual 1865 home in which he lived and originally built for his wife Mary Anne Balch. The current collection works on preserving the life and times of those who lived in the home during the Victorian era.
0.3 Miles
93% 27 votes
Arts Schools RISD Campus, Providence, RI 02903 MoreLess Info
Not only a place of continued education, the Rhode Island School of Design is a source of ever changing art exhibits. At the campus museum, students have the opportunity to showcase their art pieces such as sculptures, paintings, clothing, and photography.
0.7 Miles
91% 85 votes
Movie Theaters Thayer Street, Providence, RI MoreLess Info
The Avon Cinema is a movie theater that is fitted with Art Deco architecture and is available for private screenings or premieres. The cinema offers discounts for children under the age of 12.
0.1 Miles
63% 97 votes
Music Venue 79 Washington St., Providence, RI 02903 MoreLess Info
Located in a renovated department store, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel offers music events for every music preference. With a vintage atmosphere, Lupo's has attracted headliners such as Green Day, Foo Fighters, Willie Nelson, and Radiohead.
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