The Rice Museum

We still have some beautiful handmade, hand-knitted, silk rugs from Kashmir, India waiting for you at the Rice Museum 🌾 Come feel the extraordinary craftsmanship for yourself!

We’re celebrating Jim Fitch Day every day! Congratulations to our Executive Director 🌾

In 1976, Jim Fitch became the Executive Director of . His first major undertaking? The recovery and installation of the Brown’s Ferry Vessel, a project that spanned decades and brought the oldest vessel of colonial manufacture in America that you can see today in our third-floor gallery. 🌾

Since then, Jim has transformed The Rice Museum into a cornerstone of the art and history community. Join us in celebrating his 50-year legacy and visit our special exhibit: 50 Years of Collecting and Creating.

Explore our exhibit, 50 Years of Collecting and Creating, dedicated to Jim Fitch, the Director of The Rice Museum. For five decades, Jim Fitch has been the steadfast heart of The Rice Museum, guiding us with vision and passion.

This is a heartfelt journey through the art and artifacts that have shaped our beloved museum, all seen through the eyes of the man who has cherished them the most.