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Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History's dome theatre. The Zeiss projector casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Cost is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Space is limited, so early arrival to purchase tickets is recommended. Shows last approximately 35 minutes. The […]
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Horticultural Docent Training
Horticultural Docent Training
Learn from experts, bond with fellow plant enthusiasts, hone your public speaking skills, and gain the confidence to lead tours at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center! This is a four-part training program: Thursday, February 28 - 5:00-6:30 PM Saturday, March 9 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Thursday, March 14 - 5:00-6:30 PM Saturday, March 23 […]
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Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Bring your canvas or camera and create a masterpiece inspired by the serene atmosphere and exotic plants at the Botanical Center. For more information, please contact Lesley Lambert, Education Coordinator & Office Administrator, at (401) 680-7250 or [email protected].
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. For questions about the photography policy refer to […]
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Free Soil Testing
Free Soil Testing
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center will host URI Master Gardeners to conduct free testing to help determine soil pH levels and texture. Master Gardener volunteers provide basic information and recommendations for gradual correction of soil problems. For more information about this free soil testing service, visit https://web.uri.edu/mastergardener/soil-testing-service/
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Bird Walk
Bird Walk
Brave the winter temps in search of some feathered friends with the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Some possible sightings include woodpeckers, chickadees, finches and hawks. We will pay special attention to the ponds where wintering waterfowl can provide unexpected species. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes. Program fee per […]
Fairy Garden Days Workshops
Fairy Garden Days Workshops
Fairy Garden Material Swaps and Technique Workshops, for volunteers making fairy houses for Fairy Garden Days 2019, will be held on Sundays, March 3, 10, 24 and 31 in the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center greenhouse #3. If you have any questions this is a great time to come get guidance from experienced builders. Bring supplies […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History's dome theatre. The Zeiss projector casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Cost is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Space is limited, so early arrival to purchase tickets is recommended. Shows last approximately 35 minutes. The […]
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Discovery Tykes
Discovery Tykes
Children, ages 2-4 with parent or caregiver, will investigate the world around them as they sing, dance and discover in the Museum of Natural History's monthly series, which takes place the first Monday of each month at 9:30am. Each session will include age-appropriate stories, songs, poems and a craft related to the topic. Introduce your […]
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RWP Community Gathering
RWP Community Gathering
Join quarterly community gatherings to hear about efforts to improve and preserve Roger Williams Park, presented by the Roger Williams Park Conservancy in partnership with the Providence Parks Department. We welcome Park users, neighbors and friends to join us from 5:30-6:30 PM on these dates at various Roger Williams Park locations: DATE LOCATION Thursday, March 7 Dalrymple […]
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Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. For questions about the photography policy refer to […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Bring your canvas or camera and create a masterpiece inspired by the serene atmosphere and exotic plants at the Botanical Center. For more information, please contact Lesley Lambert, Education Coordinator & Office Administrator, at (401) 680-7250 or [email protected].
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Horticultural Docent Training
Horticultural Docent Training
Learn from experts, bond with fellow plant enthusiasts, hone your public speaking skills, and gain the confidence to lead tours at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center! This is a four-part training program: Thursday, February 28 - 5:00-6:30 PM Saturday, March 9 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Thursday, March 14 - 5:00-6:30 PM Saturday, March 23 […]
Rose Society Meeting
Rose Society Meeting
The Rose Society meets monthly at the Botanical Center for special workshops and to work in the Rose Garden. For more information, please contact Lesley Lambert, Education Coordinator & Office Administrator at (401) 680-7250 or [email protected].
Community Garden Workshop
Community Garden Workshop
Learn about a variety of gardening tactics and topics this summer at the Community Garden Workshop series. All workshops are open to the public. July 8: Irrigation & Water Conservation Workshop August 12: Container Gardening Workshop September 9: Composting Workshop Please contact Lesley Lambert at (401) 680-7250 or email [email protected] for more information.
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Winter Trail Walk (cancelled)
Winter Trail Walk (cancelled)
Please note that, due to the slippery condition of the trails and rain in the forecast, this event has been cancelled. Return to the calendar to view other upcoming walks. Did you know that Roger Williams Park has several miles of peaceful woodland trails that wind along the water’s edge? Join a moderately-paced winter walk […]
Fairy Garden Days Workshops
Fairy Garden Days Workshops
Fairy Garden Material Swaps and Technique Workshops, for volunteers making fairy houses for Fairy Garden Days 2019, will be held on Sundays, March 3, 10, 24 and 31 in the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center greenhouse #3. If you have any questions this is a great time to come get guidance from experienced builders. Bring supplies […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History's dome theatre. The Zeiss projector casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Cost is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Space is limited, so early arrival to purchase tickets is recommended. Shows last approximately 35 minutes. The […]
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Treasures in the Attic: A Tour of the Museum’s Archives
Treasures in the Attic: A Tour of the Museum’s Archives
Join the Museum of Natural History’s docent archivists on a tour of the archives. Rarely open to the public, the museum’s archives contain early records, postcards, scrapbooks, and plans of Roger Williams Park and its buildings. Please note: Attic accessible by stairs only. Program fee: $3 per person (includes museum admission); free for museum members. […]
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Horticultural Docent Training
Horticultural Docent Training
Learn from experts, bond with fellow plant enthusiasts, hone your public speaking skills, and gain the confidence to lead tours at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center! This is a four-part training program: Thursday, February 28 - 5:00-6:30 PM Saturday, March 9 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Thursday, March 14 - 5:00-6:30 PM Saturday, March 23 […]
2 events,
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. For questions about the photography policy refer to […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Bring your canvas or camera and create a masterpiece inspired by the serene atmosphere and exotic plants at the Botanical Center. For more information, please contact Lesley Lambert, Education Coordinator & Office Administrator, at (401) 680-7250 or [email protected].
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Drawing Wild From the Collection
Drawing Wild From the Collection
The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium is excited to announce that the popular Drawing Wild classes are returning. These 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 atmosphere. The classes include a rare tour of […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History's dome theatre. The Zeiss projector casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Cost is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Space is limited, so early arrival to purchase tickets is recommended. Shows last approximately 35 minutes. The […]
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Skulls from Near and Far
Skulls from Near and Far
Have you ever struggled to identify a skull you found in the woods? Come to the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium and learn the major features that distinguish mammal skulls, with particular attention paid to ones most commonly found in our area. After a brief presentation we’ll head to the vaults to take a […]
Family Fun Crafts
Family Fun Crafts
Join the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center on the third Sunday of every month from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM for Family Fun Craft Day, featuring a different take-home project each month. General admission fees apply, plus additional materials fee. Pre-registration required. For more information, see the Facebook event. To pre-register, email [email protected].
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History's dome theatre. The Zeiss projector casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Cost is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Space is limited, so early arrival to purchase tickets is recommended. Shows last approximately 35 minutes. The […]
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Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. For questions about the photography policy refer to […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Bring your canvas or camera and create a masterpiece inspired by the serene atmosphere and exotic plants at the Botanical Center. For more information, please contact Lesley Lambert, Education Coordinator & Office Administrator, at (401) 680-7250 or [email protected].
3 events,
Horticultural Docent Training
Horticultural Docent Training
Learn from experts, bond with fellow plant enthusiasts, hone your public speaking skills, and gain the confidence to lead tours at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center! This is a four-part training program: Thursday, February 28 - 5:00-6:30 PM Saturday, March 9 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Thursday, March 14 - 5:00-6:30 PM Saturday, March 23 […]
March Mineral Madness
March Mineral Madness
Experience mineral treasures normally locked away in the Museum of Natural History’s vaults with the museum’s curator. Assembled over the span of 120 years, this collection is a record of vanished mines and long-gone geological wonders, with many of the specimens having been personally collected by former museum staff. From brilliant barites to glistening geodes […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History's dome theatre. The Zeiss projector casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Cost is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Space is limited, so early arrival to purchase tickets is recommended. Shows last approximately 35 minutes. The […]
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Fairy Garden Days Workshops
Fairy Garden Days Workshops
Fairy Garden Material Swaps and Technique Workshops, for volunteers making fairy houses for Fairy Garden Days 2019, will be held on Sundays, March 3, 10, 24 and 31 in the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center greenhouse #3. If you have any questions this is a great time to come get guidance from experienced builders. Bring supplies […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History's dome theatre. The Zeiss projector casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Cost is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Space is limited, so early arrival to purchase tickets is recommended. Shows last approximately 35 minutes. The […]
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Late Afternoon Stroll
Late Afternoon Stroll
Explore the trails of Roger Williams Park in a series of late afternoon walks, held the last Thursday of the month (no April walk). Walks depart from the Museum of Natural History at 4:30 PM. These free strolls are offered by the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, in partnership with the Roger Williams Park […]
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Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Bring your canvas or camera and create a masterpiece inspired by the serene atmosphere and exotic plants at the Botanical Center. For more information, please contact Lesley Lambert, Education Coordinator & Office Administrator, at (401) 680-7250 or [email protected].
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. For questions about the photography policy refer to […]
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Take a Walk in the Park!
Take a Walk in the Park!
Saturday, March 30 is National Take a Walk in the Park Day! Join the Roger Williams Park Conservancy to celebrate spring with a stroll around the Park's historic grounds as well as a portion of its woodland trails. This FREE walk departs from and returns to Betsey Williams Cottage. See a Park map. Pre-registration is requested. […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History's dome theatre. The Zeiss projector casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Cost is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Space is limited, so early arrival to purchase tickets is recommended. Shows last approximately 35 minutes. The […]
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Fairy Garden Days Workshops
Fairy Garden Days Workshops
Fairy Garden Material Swaps and Technique Workshops, for volunteers making fairy houses for Fairy Garden Days 2019, will be held on Sundays, March 3, 10, 24 and 31 in the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center greenhouse #3. If you have any questions this is a great time to come get guidance from experienced builders. Bring supplies […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History's dome theatre. The Zeiss projector casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Cost is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Space is limited, so early arrival to purchase tickets is recommended. Shows last approximately 35 minutes. The […]
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Discovery Tykes
Discovery Tykes
Children, ages 2-4 with parent or caregiver, will investigate the world around them as they sing, dance and discover in the Museum of Natural History's monthly series, which takes place the first Monday of each month at 9:30am. Each session will include age-appropriate stories, songs, poems and a craft related to the topic. Introduce your […]
2 events,
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Bring your canvas or camera and create a masterpiece inspired by the serene atmosphere and exotic plants at the Botanical Center. For more information, please contact Lesley Lambert, Education Coordinator & Office Administrator, at (401) 680-7250 or [email protected].
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. For questions about the photography policy refer to […]
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First Saturday – Free Admission for Providence Residents
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
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History's dome theatre. The Zeiss projector casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Cost is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Space is limited, so early arrival to purchase tickets is recommended. Shows last approximately 35 minutes. The […]
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RWP Community Gathering
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