Jamestown Museum, Jamestown

#8 among attractions in Jamestown

Museum, History museum

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Jamestown Museum is a local history museum which tells the history of Jamestown, Rhode Island and is run by the Jamestown Historical Society. The Jamestown Historical Society founded the museum in the current building in 1971. The building was originally as a one-room school dating from 1885, which later served as the town library from 1898 to 1971. The museum was extensively renovated in 2008. The Jamestown Historical Society also operates several other historic building museums, such as the Jamestown Windmill. ()

Coordinates: 41°29'47"N, 71°22'26"W

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92 Narragansett AvenueJamestown VillageJamestown United States

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Jamestown Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Wetherill State Park, Arts Center, Artillery Park, Dutch Harbor Boat Yard.

1.3 miSE
Park, State park, Regional park
Fort Wetherill State Park, Jamestown
34 min walk • Fort Wetherill State Park is a public recreation area occupying 61.5 acres at the southeastern tip of Conanicut Island in the town of Jamestown, Rhode Island. The state park sits on the East Passage of Narragansett Bay opposite Fort Adams State Park.
~730 ftN
Museum, Classes and workshops, Civic center
Arts Center, Jamestown
4 min walk • Jamestown Art Center is a non-profit arts organization with a gallery, art studios, education facilities, and event space in a renovated boat repair shop, located at 18 Valley Street in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
~600 ftW
Park, Cemetery
Artillery Park, Jamestown
3 min walk • The Artillery Park is an historic cemetery at North Road and Narragansett Avenue in Jamestown, Rhode Island. It is located at a high point on the southern part of Conanicut Island. It was originally laid out in 1656 as a burying ground and militia training ground, but appears to have been used as a burying ground only since the 1740s.
0.6 miW
41°29'46"N • 71°23'6"W
Dutch Harbor Boat Yard, Jamestown
15 min walk • Sailing, Marina
1.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Conanicut Battery, Jamestown
39 min walk • The Conanicut Battery is a colonial and 20th century military battery in Jamestown, Rhode Island, west of Beaver Tail Road. The site offers a commanding view of the West Passage of Narragansett Bay.
~1680 ftNE
Neighbourhood, Colonial architecture
Shoreby Hill Historic District, Jamestown
9 min walk • The Shoreby Hill Historic District encompasses a major residential subdivision north of the central business district of Jamestown, Rhode Island. The 58-acre district was farmland until the late 19th century, and was laid out in two phases.
~450 ftN
41°29'51"N • 71°22'27"W
Jamestown Philomenian Library, Jamestown
3 min walk • Library

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Which popular attractions are close to Jamestown Museum?

Nearby attractions include Jamestown Philomenian Library, Jamestown (3 min walk), Artillery Park, Jamestown (3 min walk), Arts Center, Jamestown (4 min walk), Shoreby Hill Historic District, Jamestown (9 min walk).

How to get to Jamestown Museum by public transport?

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Jamestown Ferry Landing • Lines: 14 (9 min walk)

Jamestown Museum, Jamestown

Facts and practical information

Jamestown Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Fort Wetherill State Park, Jamestown

Arts Center, Jamestown

Artillery Park, Jamestown

Dutch Harbor Boat Yard, Jamestown

Conanicut Battery, Jamestown

Shoreby Hill Historic District, Jamestown

Jamestown Philomenian Library, Jamestown

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jamestown Museum?

How to get to Jamestown Museum by public transport?