The 8 Best History Museums in Washington County, Washington County

July 31, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

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1. Westerly Armory

41 Railroad Ave PO Box 614, Westerly, RI 02891-1817 +1 401-596-8554 http://www.westerlyarmory.org
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Westerly Armory

2. Living Sharks Museum & Research Center

53 High St, Westerly, RI 02891-6027 +1 860-961-7720 http://www.livingsharks.org
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Living Sharks Museum & Research Center

Living Sharks Museum is a pop-up Shark History & Conservation exhibition, created to educate the public about the story of the shark through a visual record of their history, exploitation and conservation. Featuring the permanent exhibit of infamous shark hunter-turned conservationist Frank Mundus. Curated by shark advocate and educator Keith Cowley.

Reviewed By 462maryq

This is a must stop! First off, it’s free. Second, Keith knows so much about sharks, their history, and presence in pop culture that he is able to answer all your questions even it you consider yourself a shark expert. Third, his collection is amazing. He has so many shark artifacts that just looking around it worth the walk upstairs alone. Please stop by and donate if you can! Their t-shirts for sale are a major plus!

3. World War II Foundation Global Education Center

344 Main St, South Kingstown, RI 02879-7426 +1 401-862-3030 [email protected] http://www.wwiifoundation.org
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The World War II Foundation Global Education Center officially opened in January of 2019 and includes thousands of artifacts from WWII, as well as a theatre that seats 35 and a library with over 500 World War II books. Each visitor to the Global Education Center will leave with a free World War II Foundation documentary film of their choice ($20 value). Normal admission cost is $15 for adults.

4. Gilbert Stuart Museum

815 Gilbert Stuart Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02874-2911 +1 401-294-3001 [email protected] http://www.gilbertstuartmuseum.org/
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Gilbert Stuart Museum

Birthplace of George Washington's foremost portraitist. Located on 23 acres, the Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum contains the authentically restored and furnished 1750home and snuff mill where Gilbert Stuart was born. The Museum has the working Stuart snuff mill, an operating gristmill, fish ladder, millpond, nature trails, and colonial herb garden. Our handicapped accessible art gallery contains original works by Stuart, his daughter Jane Stuart, and changing exhibitions of notable Rhode Island Masters.

5. South County Museum

115 Strathmore St, Narragansett, RI 02882-3351 +1 401-783-5400 http://www.southcountymuseum.org/
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South County Museum

Located on Narragansett, it has exhibits on Rhode Island history.

6. Block Island Historical Society

Old Town Rd., New Shoreham, Block Island, RI +1 401-466-2481
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Block Island Historical Society

7. South County History Center

2636 Kingstown Rd, Kingston, South Kingstown, RI 02881-1624 +1 401-783-1328 http://southcountyhistorycenter.org

The South County History Center, located in the historic Old Washington County Jail, offers museum tours and research resources.

8. The Museum of Primitive Art and Culture

1058 Kingstown Rd Suite 5, Peace Dale, South Kingstown, RI 02879-2536 +1 401-783-5711 http://primitiveartmuseum.org/
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