HERITAGE HARBOR MUSEUM

PROVIDENCE, RI

Credit: Wheeler Cowperthwaite

Heritage Harbor Museum is a small museum located in the city of Providence, Rhode Island that offers visitors an opportunity to explore the rich maritime history of the area. The museum is housed in a restored brick building that was once used as a warehouse for shipping goods up and down the East Coast.

The exhibits at Heritage Harbor Museum showcase the important role that Providence played in the development of American commerce, from the earliest days of the colonial era to the present day. Visitors can view artifacts such as ship models, navigational instruments, and historic documents that illustrate the city's connections to the sea.

One of the highlights of the museum is the interactive exhibit on the history of whaling, which allows visitors to experience what life was like aboard a whaling ship during the 19th century. The museum also features a collection of paintings and photographs that depict the maritime landscape of the region, as well as a gift shop that sells books, souvenirs, and other items related to the museum's collections.

Overall, Heritage Harbor Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the maritime history of Providence and the surrounding region, and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of American commerce and industry.

HERITAGE HARBOR MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PROVIDENCE RI. US MID #8404400027

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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HERITAGE HARBOR MUSEUM
222 RICHMOND ST
PROVIDENCE
RI
02903

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HERITAGE HARBOR MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404400027
Name HERITAGE HARBOR MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
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LAT/LONG 41.819039, -71.408954
CODES FIPS State Code: 44
FIPS County Code: 007
US Census Tract: 000600
US Census Block: 1014