governor henry lippitt house museum

What a rare treat to experience a Victorian in such magnificent original condition. Thoroughly enjoyed the informative tour to learn family history and see amazing Victorian craftsmanship at its best.

We had tried to view this home in the past, but were stymied by the restrictive hours of touring. On this visit to Providence, we were lucky to be there during the day on a Friday, called a head to confirm tours and found our way to the Brown University area where the house is located. It's definitely worth the effort if you enjoy historical American homes. This home had every modern amenities of it's time, the family that built it not only contributed to the industrial growth of Providence & Rhode Island but also went on to serve the State of Rhode Island & our country in several elective offices. Our only complaint is the tour time is too short. Our docent was unable to share the information available about different areas of the home in the time allotted. I would have gladly paid a higher entrance fee in order to hear more about this remarkable house & it's remarkable family. I would also suggest having regular Saturday & Sunday tours along with Monday Holiday hours. Most travelers are in Providence for a long weekend and I know your attendance will see a upswing if the house is open & the tour time extended.

My family and I went to see Karen K and the Jitterbugs, the last concert of the 2014 Hunter Music Series. This free concert was wonderful! The concert was held in the yard of the Lippit House. The yard is beautiful and well maintained, a wonderful place to sit on a blanket and listen to music. From what we saw of the house when going to the bathroom the house is as well cared for and has as much attention to detail as the yard. We plan to go back to visit the home some time soon.

It's amazing to see the luxury the Lippitts lived in so long ago. This museum really shows you what the rooms were truly like. The museum is breathtaking as are the nicely-manicured grounds. Knowledgeable staff assist nicely in answering questions or helping to plan a special event. We had our wedding here years ago and it was spectacular. Perfect venue.

Just visited Gov. Lippitt House Museum and it was great! We got our own private tour with Dave, who was extremely informative. It was a beautiful Victorian home in the historical district of Providence.

The Governor Lippitt House is an elegant brick and brownstone Renaissance Revival mansion that contains beautiful wood work, extraordinary hand-painted faux wood work detailing and lovely furnishings. Our group from The College Club of Boston was given a first-rate docent tour by house administrator David Wrenn, whose knowledge of Governor Henry Lippitt and his many descendants, as well as his knowledge of relevant historical, architectural and design elements of the mansion, made for an enlightening and enjoyable experience for our group. When you visit Providence, the Governor Lippitt House Museum is a must-see.

W have toured many homes, and this is one of our favorites. The attention to detail was evident. Every room was spectacular and rich with detailed wood moldings and hand painted walls and tiles, etc.. Our docent was very knowledgeable, and it was an hour of history we knew nothing about when we stepped into the mansion. I would advise anyone to spend a quality hour taking this tour. The opulence was amazing to see.

Our wonderful visit to the Lippitt house started off with our tour guide Dave. He is the Administrator of the house, but more that that he has a passion for the mansion. We scheduled the tour 2 days ahead of time. The 60 minute tour lasted more than 90 minutes. Not only did Dave give us such a in depth background on the history of the Lippitt family, but pointed out details of the buildings exterior architect and explained the history, design and decor of the individual rooms which most other tours just don't do. The cost of the tour was a minimal $10. This is a house that was used for generations and you really feel that you became part of that family after you completed the tour. Please don't miss this house.

What a great way to get knowledgeable about the house and the people who lived in it. Dave, our guide, was patient and answered our many questions with a polite demeanor and extensive knowledge of the house and Lippitt family. We truly enjoyed the private tour and didnt realize we had been at the house for almost 2 hours! I would say this is a must-see for anyone visiting Providence who wants to get an excellent perspective of life in the late 1800's as well as insight into the Lippet family.

Recently visited the nicely preserved Victorian Mansion, Lippitt House, in the beautiful East Side of Providence, Rhode Island. Enjoyed a solo tour conducted by David Wrenn, Administrator. Beautiful Italian Renaissance structure, imposing garden and carriage house, original furnishings and art throughout, amazing interior decor treatment wonderfully preserved, ---and all accompanied by Mr. Wrenn's knowledgeable, interesting and educational narrative. Family anecdotes, architectural wonders and Victorian furniture made the visit vital, fascinating and memorable. Had fun, learned a great deal, marveled at the connection between history and art, etc. Superb experience, and all for 10 bucks. Go do it! Time/money well spent, Oh---the days before Income Taxes!!! Happy Traveling. Richard Potenza

QUITE the faux paint job, throughout, but be forewarned that this is a pretty typical three-storey-cube Providence rich family's house...nothing spectacular except for fans of faux painting - 1850s-70s mid-Victorian, not exactly great design/architecture, more extraordinary survival and preservation...so, if you want showy and spectacular, head for Newport, or even for the John Brown/Marsden Perry House, but for fans of faux painting, this is well worth seeing...

Providence is such a nice city with beautiful houses. We were lucky to visit this one with David Wren who guided us through the house with very interesting historical explanations of the house and its unhabitants. We loved it.

The doors open, one after another, into beautifully designed rooms showcasing the craft of amazing artisans. David Wrenn, the house's administrator and our guide, did a fabulous job describing the life and times and contributions of the Lippitt family and of Providence itself. My husband and I, who have been to many outstanding historical homes, were very impressed with this tour, as was my aunt, who has lived in Rhode Island for 30 yrs and had never before visited. She grabbed an Lippitt House events calendar with plans to return.