Nature Walk
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, ProvidenceMeet at the Museum of Natural History (map) Join a Roger Williams Park nature walk the first Saturday of the month to discover the great variety of plants and animals inhabiting the 435 acre urban park. These walks will familiarize you with the geography of the Park while a naturalist from the Museum of Natural […]
First Saturday – Free Admission for Providence Residents
On the first Saturday of each month, Providence residents with valid ID or proof or residency receive FREE admission to: The Botanical Center, open 11am-4pm Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, open 10am-4pm Roger Williams Park Zoo, open 10am-4pm from October-March and 10am-5pm from April-September
Fossil Frenzy Weekend
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, ProvidenceFrom the Coal Age to the Ice Age, the Museum of Natural History’s collection of fossil specimens brings the past to life! Join in the festivities and see fossilized plants and animals that once roamed the Earth. 10am-4pm: Fossil Fun Activities Cost: Free with museum admission Displayed fossils from the museum's vaults, special fossil quest, […]
Drawing Wild From the Collection
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, ProvidenceThese popular drawing classes give you the opportunity to study and draw details of feathers, beaks and claws from a large collection of taxidermied specimens in a fun and casual […]
All About Dahlias
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, ProvidenceNick Califano, a URI Master Gardener, will offer a free Dahlia talk and demonstration. Dahlias reward the gardener with spectacular color, tremendous variety in size and height, small to enormous […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, ProvidenceEnjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History. Show lasts approximately 30 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not […]
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular 2018
Roger Williams Park ZooJack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo, presented by Citizens Bank, is celebrating 30 years of Halloween magic from October 4 through November 4. This year’s show includes more than 5,000 […]