Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum
Governor Henry Lippitt House
A beautifully preserved Italian Renaissance–style mansion from 1865, offering a glimpse of wealthy New England life in the Gilded Age.
The Lippitt House was built in 1865 as the home of Rhode Island Governor Henry Lippitt. Its interior remains in excellent original condition, with painted ceilings, woodcarvings, stained glass, and an early central heating system. It is considered one of the most complete mid-Victorian residences in America. The house is run by the Rhode Island Preservation Society and is open by guided tour only. Tours last about an hour. Seasonal opening and tour times are limited, so book in advance on the official website. It is located on Hope Street in the east side of the city.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Dec, guided tours Fri–Sun (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Thayer Street
- Brown University
- John Hay Library
- John Brown House Museum
- Wickenden Street (Fox Point)
- Providence Athenaeum
- Prospect Terrace Park
- RISD Museum