Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
Protected park · RI, USA
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site in RI, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Closed through 2026-12-18
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
Touro Synagogue, a building of exquisite beauty and design, steeped in history and ideals, and one of the most historically significant Jewish buildings in America, was designated a National Historic Site in 1946. Dedicated in 1763, it still serves an active congregation and each year greets over 30,000 visitors who come to see the magnificent interior and hear its remarkable story.
At the park
- Wildlife & bird watching
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
Before you go
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- Getting there
- From the ferry, cross America's Cup Avenue and follow Long Wharf Mall one block. Bear right onto Touro St. and continue across Spring Street. Touro Synagogue is on the left.
- Weather & when to go
- Average High / Low temperature: January: 38° / 23°F February: 40° / 24°F March: 46° / 30°F April: 55° / 39°F May: 65° / 48°F June: 73° / 57°F July: 78° / 63°F August: 78° / 64°F September: 72° / 57°F October: 63° / 47°F November: 53° / 39°F December: 43° / 28°F Rain totals average between 6-9 inches each month throughout the year.
Facilities on the park map
1 restroom, 1 water fountain.
History
- Heritage status
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places