Join us from 12–3 PM for an open house celebrating our Artist Residency! Explore the island, tour the lighthouse, and connect with the seven Rhode Island artists who’ve spent the week creating work inspired by this historic place.

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Rose Island: In Peace and At War, a new permanent exhibition opening this October at the Barracks Museum. Built in 1798 as the first bombproof barracks in the U.S., this historic structure has served many roles—from military defense to quarantine station. Join our curators as they share the stories, artifacts, and design process behind transforming this space into an immersive museum experience.