Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum

Address

199 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906

(401) 453-0688

www.preserveri.org/lippitt-house-museum

Description:

Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum is an Italianate mansion Victoria house museum and home of two Rhode Island governors. Superb interior; decorative details from the Victorian era. Built circa 1865, this mansion has been described by the New York Times as "one of the most complete, authentic and intact Victorian houses in the country".

Tours: Guided tours start on the hour at 12:00PM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, and 3:00PM. Guided tours last 45 minutes.

Description

Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum is an Italianate mansion Victoria house museum and home of two Rhode Island governors. Superb interior; decorative details from the Victorian era. Built circa 1865, this mansion has been described by the New York Times as "one of the most complete, authentic and intact Victorian houses in the country". Tours: Guided tours start on the hour at 12:00PM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, and 3:00PM. Guided tours last 45 minutes.

Hours

May-October Fri 12:00PM-4:00PM; 3rd Sat 12:00PM-4:00PM

Eligibility

All

Fees

Adults $10 Students (with valid I.D.) $5 Children 12 and under Free EBT Cardholder (4 people max per card) Free Group of 10 or more $8

Intake Procedure

Call or walk-in

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

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    General Information

    Hours:

    May-October Fri 12:00PM-4:00PM; 3rd Sat 12:00PM-4:00PM

    Intake Process:

    Call or walk-in

    Program Fees:

    Adults $10
    Students (with valid I.D.) $5
    Children 12 and under Free
    EBT Cardholder (4 people max per card) Free
    Group of 10 or more $8

    Eligibility:

    All

    Handicap Accessible?

    Yes

    Accessibility:

    Main floor is accessible via an electronic lift. Lift operation and museum entrance requires staff assistance.

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    March 15, 2022

    Legal Status:

    Non-Profit

    Year Incorporated:

    1865

    Description

    Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum is an Italianate mansion Victoria house museum and home of two Rhode Island governors. Superb interior; decorative details from the Victorian era. Built circa 1865, this mansion has been described by the New York Times as "one of the most complete, authentic and intact Victorian houses in the country". Tours: Guided tours start on the hour at 12:00PM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, and 3:00PM. Guided tours last 45 minutes.

    Hours

    May-October Fri 12:00PM-4:00PM; 3rd Sat 12:00PM-4:00PM

    Eligibility

    All

    Fees

    Adults $10 Students (with valid I.D.) $5 Children 12 and under Free EBT Cardholder (4 people max per card) Free Group of 10 or more $8

    Intake Procedure

    Call or walk-in

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TA-5500.3000-300) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geographies Served

      • Serves All Areas

      Address Listings

      Mailing

      199 Hope Street
      Providence, RI 02906

      Physical (Primary)

      199 Hope Street
      Providence, RI 02906

      Contacts

      Carrie Taylor

      Primary Contact

      Lippitt House Museum Director

      (401) 490-0289

      ctaylor@preserveri.org

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (401) 453-0688

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