Brian S.
7/10/2011
You have seen his art You have seen the work of Gilbert Stuart but chances are you didn't know the artist. If you live in Rhode Island you probably know the name but might not be sure exactly...
Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum
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815 Gilbert Stuart Rd
Saunderstown, RI 02874
Birthplace of George Washington's foremost portraitist. Located on 23 acres, the Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum contains the authentically restored and furnished 1750home and snuff mill where Gilbert Stuart was born. The Museum has the working Stuart snuff mill, an operating gristmill, fish ladder, millpond, nature trails, and colonial herb garden. Our handicapped accessible art gallery contains original works by Stuart, his daughter Jane Stuart, and changing exhibitions of notable Rhode Island Masters.
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Wendy S.
11/1/2025
We enjoyed our visit there. There wasn't a tour guide, but we walked through the museum, which was really interesting and it was cool to see the painting of George Washington and more. The...
Robert G.
6/10/2021
My fiancé and I went here for a visit in the fall of 2019. It was on my travel bucket list for the state of Rhode Island. First I will say that the museum and the mill and house are so unique and...
Sarah A.
12/22/2020
Due to COVID the museum and grounds are closed but we took some great photos from the road. There is a small parking lot directly across the street from the museum building. We didn't encounter...
Jim W.
11/1/2020
One of the great landmarks and hidden gem here in RI. The originally furnished home is jammed packed with history and even contains a working snuff mill. The wonder groiubdsof multiple buildings...
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