The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology is Brown University’s teaching museum. A resource across the university, we inspire creative and critical thinking about culture by fostering interdisciplinary understanding of the material world.
21 Prospect Street (at Manning Hall, Brown University Main Green) Providence , RI 02912 United States
This museum contains more than 2000 artifacts from Africa. Its goal is to investigate the diversity of the beliefs and customs that come from the African continent.
Check the website for current exhibits . The Museum does not have African collections on display at this time. The collections are focused on many ancient cultures in the Americas. Read more
Some great quiet study spaces: the Absolute Quiet Room, or really anywhere downstairs! - Tuesday M
The LifeFitness machines are amazing! Try the aerobic setting under classics on the elliptical. It's a nice arm workout. - Johanna Marmolejos
Excellent tour guides. Very informative about RI history in relation to the slave trade. Well worth the time. - Jayne Travers
The street is packed with beautiful historic houses along with Brown University ... Must visit while in Providence, Rhode Island - Deepti Alla
Definitely a lot to look at. I'd recommend freeing up an entire day! - Lisa Porter