Clouds Hill Museum
About This Museum
You'd never guess this fairytale-like cottage, tucked away just off a busy Rhode Island road, was built as a summer home in the 1870s. Stepping inside feels less like entering a museum and more like walking into a perfectly preserved Victorian family's private residence. The air is still, smelling faintly of old wood and polish, and every surface is covered with fascinating artifacts from their lives. It’s an intimate, almost hauntingly beautiful capsule of a bygone era.
Collection Highlights
I was completely captivated by the owner's personal effects—her delicate painted china, intricate lace collars, and the stunning grand piano that still holds recitals. Don't miss the quirky collections of antique spectacles and walking sticks tucked into nooks throughout the house.
Visitor Information
Check their website before you go as they're only open for tours on specific afternoons or for special events like concerts. The gift shop is small but charming, with lovely local crafts and historical books.
Architecture & Building
It's a classic Gothic Revival cottage, all steep gables, ornate gingerbread trim, and those distinctive pointed-arch windows that give it such a storybook feel.
Contact & Location
Address: Post Road, Trafalgar East Apartments, East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, 02818, United States
Phone: +1 401-884-9490
Website: Visit Website
