THE BRISTOL ART MUSEUM
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Visitor Information

THE BRISTOL ART MUSEUM
Livingston, Low, and Brick Galleries

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​Museum Entrance: 10 Wardwell Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 42 , Bristol, RI 02809 
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​Telephone
: 401-253-4400 

Email: info@bristolartmuseum.org


​Hours: Thursday - Sunday, 1 PM - 4 PM
*please call Administrator, Traci Williams, at 401-253-4400 to schedule a viewing outside of our designated hours of operation 
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Admission:  General Public | $5   
                      BAM Members | FREE 
                      
Students | FREE
                      Children under 12 | FREE
                     

BAM is a proud participant in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to our nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Click here to learn more. 


Accessibility: The main entrance, first floor galleries, and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. The second floor is wheelchair accessible by lift. Unfortunately, without on-site parking the Museum is unable to offer handicap parking spaces, but you are welcome to park in the small lot across from our entrance, if spots are available. The Museum entrance is accessible by car via Wardwell Street for visitors seeking direct drop-off.  Service animals are allowed in the museum. 

Additional Visitor Info: The Museum has a coat closet and restroom on the first floor in the reception area. An additional restroom is located on the second level of the Museum, on the west side of the building, down the hall from our Piccoli Classroom. Strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers are permitted within the galleries. Patrons are always invited to sketch in the Museum or on the Linden Place grounds. Community sketchbooks are available in the galleries to visitors of all ages. Please avoid wet/messy/permanent materials, pencils only. 

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​Tours: For private tours and school tours, please contact the museum at info@bristolartmuseum.org or 401-253-4400.

Event Rental: Make BAM the backdrop for your next special event! Please contact info@bristolartmuseum.org with any inquiries. 


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Parking: Free street parking is available to Museum visitors, on Hope Street (Route 114) as well as throughout the surrounding neighborhood. There are also several public parking lots in downtown Bristol, please see the parking map below. 

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Please note: Bradford Street is closed to through traffic from Hope Street while school is in session. For drive-up access during school hours, please take High Street to Bradford Street, then turn left on Central Street to access Wardwell Street by car.

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The Bristol Art Museum
​10 Wardwell Street
​Bristol, RI 02809
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Gallery Hours
Thurs - ​Sun
1:00 - 4:00pm 
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Office Hours
Mon - Fri
8:00am- 4:00pm 
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​Mailing ​Address
​P.O. Box 42
Bristol, RI 02809

BAM @ The Rogers Free Library
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Community Gallery
525 Hope Street (rt 114)
​Bristol, RI
​02809
BAM @ the Roger's Free Library: Gallery Hours
Mon- Thurs
9 AM - 8 PM

Fri- Sat
9 AM - 5 PM

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  • Plan Your Visit
    • About BAM
    • Location, Hours, & Admission
    • Subscribe to BAM Online Mailing List
    • Purchase Gift Certificates
  • Exhibitions
    • BAM Exhibitions >
      • 2019 Exhibition Schedule
      • Past Exhibtions
      • Artist information-agreement
    • BAM Exhibitions @ The RFL >
      • Location, Hours, & Admission
      • Now On View . . .
      • 2019 Exhibition Schedule
  • HAPPENINGS
    • CALENDAR
    • PROGRAMS >
      • Art Classes
      • Art Workshops
      • Lectures & Talks
      • Drop-In Open Studio
      • Meditation at the Museum
      • Reading Groups
    • EVENTS >
      • Storytime in the Gallery with Mrs. Katz & Her Hats
      • Explore Tuscany Info Session with Collette Tours
    • Subscribe to Our Online Mailing List
  • CONNECT & SUPPORT
    • Become a Member
    • Donate
    • Subscribe to BAM Online Mailing List
    • Volunteer
    • Purchase Gift Certificates