Explore the Artistic Heritage at Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from the Narragansett area, head north on Route 1 (also known as the Boston Post Rd). Continue on Route 1 for approximately 6 miles. Take the exit for Route 138 West toward Jamestown. Merge onto Route 138 and continue for about 3 miles. Take the exit for Route 1A (South Kingstown/Saunderstown). Follow Route 1A for about 2 miles until you reach Gilbert Stuart Rd. Turn left onto Gilbert Stuart Rd, and the museum will be on your right at 815 Gilbert Stuart Rd, Saunderstown, RI 02874.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum via public transportation, take the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) bus number 66, which operates between Narragansett and Providence. Get off at the stop near South Kingstown Town Hall. From there, you can use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft to reach the museum, as it's approximately a 10-minute drive from the bus stop. The estimated cost for the rideshare service is around $10-$15.

• Walking from nearby locations

  If you are nearby, you can walk to the museum from local accommodations in Saunderstown. From the Saunderstown Post Office, head northeast on Tower Hill Rd for about 0.5 miles. Turn left onto Gilbert Stuart Rd, and continue for about 0.3 miles until you reach the museum at 815 Gilbert Stuart Rd. The walk will take approximately 15-20 minutes.