South County Museum

South County Museum Preserving and interpreting the history of the farm, village, and sea since 1933.

The South County Museum is a leading educator in Rhode Island historical preservation and education. Funded through memberships, donations and partnerships, we pride ourselves on community-driven action and activity. From our main exhibit hall to our living history farm, we invite you to immerse yourself in all the South County Museum has to offer. Explore the story of the bustling commercial fish

ing port of Point Judith or the famous legacy of Kenyon's Department Store. Engage with the storied history of the Indigenous Peoples of Rhode Island and the elegance of Narragansett Pier’s past. Learn about the traditional crafts of carpentry and blacksmithing - and even try them for yourself! There is no shortage of fascinating history displayed amongst our exhibits and within our collection of over 20,000 artifacts.

06/02/2026

Our lecture series begins this week! First up - curator Erin Shaw will discuss “Home Economics, ‘Handwork,’ and the Role of Craft in American Life.” Doors open at 5:30pm. Lecture begins at 6pm. Check our events page often for upcoming Wednesday evening programming.

We are so excited to be opening our doors to the public a week from today! Here is a sneak peak at just a few of the tre...
05/23/2026

We are so excited to be opening our doors to the public a week from today!
Here is a sneak peak at just a few of the treasures that will be for sale next weekend! Every purchase supports the museums collection and programming.

All are welcome! Enjoy light refreshments, learn about our operations, and get a preview of our 2026 season. Museum memb...
05/01/2026

All are welcome! Enjoy light refreshments, learn about our operations, and get a preview of our 2026 season. Museum members are especially encouraged to attend.

Spring is stirring at the museum 🌱 We’re getting ready for a season full of history, craft, and special events.Visit our...
04/25/2026

Spring is stirring at the museum 🌱 We’re getting ready for a season full of history, craft, and special events.

Visit our Events page to see what’s coming up!

12/06/2025

Our elves have been busy and we are ready to welcome you to our booth at Narragansett’s Holiday Street Faire. Open until 4pm today. 170 Clarke Road at the Parks and Recreation Dept. 🎅🏻🎄

11/29/2025

Feeling grateful for a wonderful 2025 season. Thank you to all our friends and supporters. We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. In this reel - enjoy some beautiful autumnal photos of our campus, a lovely vintage Thanksgiving card from the collection, and a beautiful historic cranberry rake that is part of the splendid collection of tools that we steward here at the museum.

11/11/2025

Thank you Veterans! We are so grateful for your service. Today we attended the South Kingstown Veteran’s Day Parade in the town of Narragansett’s 1931 Antique Engine 3 - Maxim Pumper. Soon this amazing truck and several others will have a permanent home at the Museum. Watch this space. The Narragansett Fire Museum at South County Museum open spring 2026. 🚨 🇺🇸 🚒

Come get your tarot reading! Costumes encouraged.
10/27/2025

Come get your tarot reading! Costumes encouraged.

10/24/2025

Tomorrow is the day! We are ready for our Textile Traditions event. Come join the fun. Walk-ins welcome! Clothing swap, indigo refresh vat, garment care and mending demos, and much more! Check the events tab of our web page for further details. 🧵🪡🧺

Address

115 Strathmore Street
Narragansett, RI
02882

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+14017835400

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