Museums

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road, 401-253-2707. Originally the summer home of Pennsylvania coal baron, Augustus Van Wickle, the property includes a 45-room mansion and 33 acres of landscaped grounds and gardens. Blithewold is a true Arboretum consisting of over 300 different tree species and more than 2,500 herbaceous plants. The 17th century English manor style mansion contains original furnishings and artwork. Blithewold is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The grounds and gardens are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily year-round with admission. The mansion is open to tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, April 14 through Columbus Day. Blithewold is also open during the month of December. Call for a holiday schedule. Admission for the mansion and gardens: Adults $10, Seniors $8, no charge for children 16 and under or members. www.blithewold.org

Herreshoff Marine Museum and America's Cup Hall of Fame
1 Burnside Street, 401-253-5000. Bristol's reign as the yacht-building capital of the world is recalled with displays of 60 historic yachts, steam engines, fittings, photographs and memorabilia of the unique accomplishments of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. The Herreshoffs were designers and builders of seven successful America's Cup defenders between 1893 and 1934, as well as the first torpedo boats for the U.S. Navy. The Nathanael G. Herreshoff Model Room contains three generations of Herreshoff design half-models. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April 31 to October 31. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $2 for students; children under 12 and members are free. Call for group reservations. www.herreshoff.org
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