The John Brown House Museum

Another piece of our American history. The museum was closed today, but the grounds were open to the public.

Great walking tour of Benefit Street with Denise

The Benefit Street tour starts from the John Brown Museum. You have to book advance and it is a good way to find your way around the historic sites of Providence. Geographically, the tour covers a distance from about the middle of Benefit Street down to the northern end of the street; and historically it roams from the earliest settlers right up to the modern day. The history of Brown University, and the mega rich Brown family who set it up, are inevitably a big part of the story. The family patriarch John Brown features prominently and our guide didn’t shy away from Brown’s less than proud history of slave ownership. There’s also a visit to the Providence Athanaeum, site of some Edgar Allan Poe scandal, and a tour of the First Baptist Church of America, which looks exactly as you would hope a New England church to look. The tour does take a very long time and our teenager was getting a bit fed up at the end, but it was interesting and we learned a lot.

John Brown was an American abolitionist. Brown advocated the use of armed insurrection to overthrow the institution of slavery in the United States. You will learn more about this man and his brothers who had a different pov on things. It is a great place to learn more about a sad but also liberating part in American history. Without history we are nothing.

Great place to visit when in town!

This was an interesting home where he and his family lived for a short time and the history of the man, major historic events, and what was going on in the country was brought to life by this site. Price is reasonable and the guide was great!! Give it a chance.

Visiting Providence, we were at a loss for what to do on a Monday afternoon. I found this place whilst trying to find a museum or something, and what a stroke luck!! Touring the John Brown House turned out to be a very good time. It was educational, but also interesting (this is coming from a fun-loving, 30-something). We elected to walk around with a tour guide (no extra cost), and he was wonderful! Never boring. He gave the tour like he was telling a story. The house is beautiful and they let you wander about and take photos too. It was not busy when we went, and we spent about 2 hours there total.

Amazing early American historical artifacts, maps, portraits etc. Really a one of a kind museum, given the rarity and value of some of its ostentatious furnishings on show. Well worth a visit. Also featuring a newly added exhibit room which focuses on the tragedy of “The Sally”, an ill fated (yet all too archetypal of the era) slave trading expedition organized by early benefactors / founders of Brown University

Cool place to visit! I was there on a Saturday when they had a reenactment of life during the 18th century, had a blast checking that out.

Nice and cheap for an unguided tour! The house is gorgeous and so much fun to walk through!

This house is incredible! Take the tour, $10 per. If you get Lyle as your tour guide ask about the burning of the Gaspee. It ties in with a piece on the second floor. Amazing story about the founder of the estate. Lyle is an excellent tour guide.

Interesting museum with rooms set out as they were in the olden days.The accompanying guide describes the various stories attached to each room and the history behind John Brown House.Helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Easily overlooked gem in the city--well worth the visit! Docents are very knowledgeable, humorous and friendly. Learn a bit about the Brown brothers: John, Joe, Nick and Moe!

I love seeing a historical home that was visited by the founding fathers. Would definitely see again!!! Thanks big guy!

Great guided tour today. Really interesting family

Wonderful tour. Great history, art, decor and architecture. And I learned the story of The Sally... sad and horrific but so important to know

Travel back in time and experience unforgettable moments in this 18th century mention. Very attentive, helpful staff.

We bought tickets at the museum for a walking tour of Benefit Street which turned out to be a very informative and fun way to spend the morning. Our tour guide, Russ, brought us into several of the local institutions (churches, libraries, etc.) and had lots of answers for us about things that were and were not on the tour. Had a great time!

We wandered in here on Veterans Day and were delighted to find that admission was free that day. There were very few visitors and we were able to look around at our leisure and not fight the crowds. We kept a mental list of several questions for the historians working on the first floor, and they proceeded to share some fascinating bits of history about the furnishings and John Brown and about the history of the settling of Providence.

Went for an hour tour of the house. Guide spent over an hour talking to us about the history of the house and the city. Very interesting museum.

What an amazing home museum! See a real piece of history and learn a lot about colonial and early american Providence!

Came all the way down here from Massachusetts says its opened but its not at least up date your hours on the website. Didnt get to go Im and I already dislike this ridiculous museum.

Excellent venue with interesting exhibits. Friendly and professional staff. Walking tours available for the local area.

The Historical Society staff were very helpful in allowing me to find my Rhode Island attraction. What I was looking for was not at this house.

It was free and educational. They are passionate about this house

Wonderful historic house. The staff were very informative and friendly. Do give this place a visit when in Providence.

A historic Rhode island home with guided and audio tour options. Friendly staff and lots of interesting artifacts.

Rhode Islands John Brown....This a very cool place to visit if youre a history buff or just looking for something to do.

Great. Informative but stuffy. No fresh air.

It was so beautiful but sadly we couldnt go in

Great place to visit in order to soak up the history of R.Is very own Brown family. It is a must visit if you are a historian or history buff and want to indulge in the life of the people during colonial times.

Self guided audio tour was a great way to see the house. Pleasant staff.

Went there as kid on 5th grade school trip thought it was cool.. have been there 3times as a adult still say its great a must see tour!!

Great place to tour....summer concerts are excellent...

Was there with the tour, was really nice tour guide, explained everything really nice

A lot of history here

A Historical House w/ A Guided Tour For A Small Fee & Some Days During The Year Are Free.

Friendly, helpful.guides in a spectacular museum

Great tour! $10/person.

Excellent

Amazing museum

Amazing home

Ok

The house of John Brown.

Very interesting.