Y'know...I've been to my share of museums, and the long and short of it is this:

1. The less crowded, the better
2. The more hands on, the better
3. The guide, if afforded the opportunity to have one, makes or breaks the whole thing.

We got here at 10am (opening) on a scorching hot Saturday, and we were joined by only one other intrepid scholar. Check one in our museum-fun favor.

Marjorie (the guide) took us right in. She kept apologizing for the heat, but her warmth and her candor was way more overwhelming. She is a gem and we had a delightful time learning about early Providence. Oh, and she let us carry the water pot...bro, we are PAMPERED with our plumbing and innoculations.

Of note: I'm impressed with both this house and John Brown's house up the street for their willingness to engage with the stain of slavery head on in both exhibits.

For any nerds like me and my lady out there, this is a fine hour spent in RI.

Oh, and it's freaking FREE, so leave a good tip and sign the guestbook... otherwise, the grants stop coming in....sigh.