A great spot. $2 for general admission, $5 if you want to see the planetarium show too. Even with…read moreits small size you can't go wrong with those prices. As I said it is on the small side, in a hurry you could do the musuem in 15 minutes, and even taking your time it could be done in half an hour. There are plenty of displays, but not much in terms of factual information compared to other musuems. Check this place out, even if its not your thing for the price you can't go wrong.

Only 2 handicap parking spots and the entrance had steps where the door opens towards you are you…read moreare trying to come in. $2 admission is not bad and staff are friendly. So if you need an ADA parking spot, show up early and there's one in each of the parking lots adjacent to the building.

I recently checked out this event at the Newport Art Museum with a few of my girlfriends and we had…read moresuch a fun night. It was the perfect excuse to get dressed up and try something new, with a twist of course... delicious cocktails. The Edgar Allan Poe experience itself was really well done. The actors were fantastic and fully committed to their roles. I loved the costumes and the dramatic personalities. It made the whole evening feel immersive without being over the top. I'm actually at the museum about once a month for meetings, so it was fun to see the space used in a completely different way. My only wish is that we had a little more time to wander and take in the current exhibits, because it's such a beautiful setting. My one real downside is parking. With the recent changes, it has become pretty difficult to find a spot that is easy to get in and out of, especially during a New England winter. Definitely something to plan ahead for. Overall, such a unique and memorable night. I would absolutely recommend grabbing your friends and checking this out if it comes back around.

Beautiful space to view some art. I believe the whole place is a historic mansion rennovated for…read morethe museum. There are actually 2 buildings and both were beautiful with some stunning pieces. Small, but lovely, and still somehow incredibly grand. I didn't get to go into the main/large room because they were installing a new exhibit but there is a good amount to see beyond that one space anyway. The gift shop was small and no one was manning it so I didn't get to buy a souveneir but I enjoyed walking around the history and art that was everywhere. Also worth mentioning, but they had some good pieces by woman artists (c. 1940s) which I feel can be extremely hard to find. For this museum, the women tended to be friends of the original owners or at least ran in the same circles and some were even founding members of the museum's art association. Always so nice to see women's art (and some were my favorite pieces!) That being said, most of the art was very high brow white upper class with an emphasis on orientalism, which I feel simply encourages conversations about the zeitgeist of the early 1900s. I did really enjoy the pieces they had from Edward Mitchell Bannister which were on loan from the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society. There was also a members juried exhibit which brought some breath into the traditionalist art space. Well worth the visit!!

I have been going to Clayart Studio of RI for few years now. I really enjoy my time there. Small…read moreclass setting which gives more of a one on one experience. Rena is a wonderful, talented and knowledgeable instructor. If you want to learn good techniques, it's the place to go!

Started with Rena about one year ago and her pottery classes have been incredibly relaxing and…read moreenjoyable. Her knowledge of clay is immense and I have made some beautiful pieces with her guidance. I would definitely recommend this clay class to everyone.

Such a fun and cute spot! Perfect for any occasion and all ages. With over a dozen different rooms…read moreand backgrounds to choose from you're sure to find one that's your style. Friendly and helpful staff. Book your selfie session and bring as many people as you want! Groups photos and selfies both encouraged! Great place if you're looking for a fun confidence boost!

I went for my birthday in April and they were having a discount which was cool. I was warmly…read moregreeted by Vicky who showed me the whole process and she was so funny and chill I loved it. She showed me all the rooms that you could use- and there were sooooo many, it was so cute. She showed me that they even had a changing room, so if someone were to bring numerous outfits they could change that's a great idea- I wish I had thought to bring more than one outfit. But it was just the spur of the moment thing. The selfie rings are super lightweight and easy to use. You can use a iPhone or droid they teach you how to use it. Also the music was on point- it made the vibes even better. I will be going back again- I enjoyed my time very much and I would recommend doing this- I went alone and got great pictures! You don't even need to go with anyone you can take amazing pictures of yourself. But bringing someone might make it even more fun. I was told they try to change out some of the themes here and there, but some of the themes stay because they're so in demand. But for the price it was totally worth it.

I stopped by to see all the holiday decor and was impressed! They have lots of cute holiday gifts…read moreplus plants and trees. I think kids would love walking around and seeing the lights after dark. The staff greeted us and were friendly. I thought the prices were fair and it was just a beautiful place to browse!

Huge selection and inviting for all things plant and garden! Convenient location right off of 95…read more We first discovered this place while venturing to the Frenchtown trails just down the road for a hike. There's also a small covered area with home goods including art, vases and tableware as well as smaller pots and bud vases. Staff seemed a bit standoffish and no one approached to ask if we needed any help but they were fine once we engaged with them. Not a huge selection of herbs and smaller plants, particularly succulents, but mostly larger plants, shrubs and trees for your yard. They also had some interesting decor pieces including sculptures with rocks and glass and decorative sculptures and small benches. Prices are not unreasonable but higher than the big box stores. One thing I really enjoyed was the almost art like "installations" featuring free standing doors and sculptures. See photos. Felt a little like a sculpture park although not sure this was the intention. Overall, definitely worth stopping in here and checking it out for browsing or a few smaller items. I'd suggest you maybe skip if you're very budget conscious because I am sure you can find most everything here cheaper somewhere else.

I'm taking my grand children and daughter for the second time for a Class. They loved it.read more

This place is walking distance from me and it took me years to go here. A variety of crafts for…read moresale and a nice little shop. Wasn't really looking fir anything in particular, but was one of those things where I had to finally stop in. One of those places where you're almost afraid to take a step and knock something over, but still a great place.

Attentive and collaborative production. Knowledgeable guidance to bring out the best in the pieces…read moreI brought in expedited quickly, very pleased with the outcome. The cost was more than the craft chain , but the care and quality of custom curated display sets apart this original watercolor.

Friendly, helpful, fast work. I recommend this shop to anyone with framing needs for good quality.read more

Every price point. Every medium. Collections for the home. Gardens. Inspiration…read moreeverywhere. A wonderful collection of accomplished local artists. And then there is Henry, the artist in residence whose sculptures of found wood is breathtaking. A warm and hospitable place and one of the best galleries I've been in. I would not recommend small children, as there are so many objects to tempt them.

I went here for a Ladies Night experience. It was a great time! I wish I had taken pictures of…read morethe food and the place. Super clean, and ready for a group of about 30 of us. Everything was prepped. We had a brief knife demonstration for safety purposes, and started our cooking, following step by step instructions from Chef John and his lovely assistants. We made Coq Au Vin, with crepes for dessert. Chef John made it all seem so simple, even for those of us who do cook! If you ever have the chance to take a class at Taste Buds Kitchen, do it! They have all kinds of offerings to take advantage of. Check out their website for all the information!

The demonstration was awesome. The chef helps you cook the food and makes sure you know what you…read moreare doing. This is a place to celebrate with friends or to just come to learn- both are acceptable. I think it might be best with 1-3 people because if you are coming to eat it is portion controlled. We had 5 people but honestly I left a bit hungry. I really thought we would be getting a larger meal. Overall - bring your drinks - come ready to learn and have a great time. It is definitely worth the experience.

Nice local cinema. Plenty of parking front and back with a bunch of handicap spots along the curb…read moreat the back. I believe some of the doors (there are a lot of doors) have the auto-open feature. Parking lot has a good amount of lights too. Lobby has been updated in the past few years with lots of food options, a bar area, an arcade area and a private room you can rent for birthday parties and the like. There are a few seating options in the lobby as well. In theater seats are assigned, so buy them in advance on-line to get your preferred seat. There is also a kiosk inside the back door you can use to buy tickets and there are customer service reps to buy them from a person. Both these on-site options also allow you to purchase for a future date/time if the on-line option isn't your comfort zone. Cinemas are located off long hallways left and right off the lobby with a large men's and ladies' room off each hallway. Although not remodeled, the restroom does look like it's had some aesthetic updates. Cinemas are wheelchair accessible with ramps on the lower level. Seats recline and have small tables for snacks you purchased and cup holders. Each level is high enough above the one in front that no one's head is in your way. The audio is *loud*. I wear ear plugs and it's still plenty loud. Some theaters offer 3D movies or advanced sound experiences. All movies now offer Closed captioning and descriptive services. See customer service for info on those. Movie tickets are pretty pricey, and it's nice that this cinema is updated to make the experience comfortable with big reclining seats and enjoyable with cinematic surround sound. Lots of base. Theaters, lobby and restrooms are kept clean. Snow was cleared from the lot and sidewalks and they were sanded. It's great they have food, popcorn, candy, soda and adult beverages available too if you really like to splurge on your night (or day) out.

This showcase cinema has done a great job of keeping current. All of there seats are now recliners…read more(think Lay-Z-Boy and the theaters are reduced capacity so you don't feel you are sitting on top of one another. The lobby has been upgraded and the drink machines are Coca-Cola Freestyle allowing for much greater selections. The staff is friendly and their Showcase Subscribe program is truly a bargain if you go to the movies more than twice a month.