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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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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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Bird Walk
Bird Walk
Join the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium for monthly guided bird walks and brave the winter temps in search of some feathered friends. Possible sightings include woodpeckers, chickadees, finches and hawks. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Walks meet at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Program fee per session: $3 […]
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, October to June, at 9:30am. Each session includes age-appropriate stories, songs, poems and a craft related to the topic. […]
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Museum: From Top to Bottom
Museum: From Top to Bottom
Museum of Natural History (map) Explore the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium’s archives and collection storage vaults with docent Mike McGinity to learn about the museum and its collections. Program fee: $3 per adult; free for museum members. Pre-registration required. Please call (401) 680-7221 or email [email protected] to register or for more information. Please […]
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Beginner Pilates series
Beginner Pilates series
At the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) Fitness in the Park returns for a winter session! In this beginner series, learn foundational Pilates movements that will challenge you to engage the breath, move with control and precision, and build strength in the core. When practiced regularly, Pilates strengthens and lengthens the muscles, helps improve posture, and helps […]
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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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Intro to Botany
Intro to Botany
Museum of Natural History (map) Are you curious about the world of plants but don’t know where to start? Join the Museum of Natural History for a crash course on plant identification. This program will offer a wealth of knowledge and resources that will prepare you for the upcoming flowering season, plus an overview of […]
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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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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Birding in the Collections
Birding in the Collections
Museum of Natural History (map) Can’t wait until spring to see wood warblers and tanagers? Curious to learn about bird families from distant lands? Peruse the Museum of Natural History’s collection of over 5,500 bird specimens. From tropical Sword-billed Hummingbirds to extinct Passenger Pigeons, view the wonders of the avian world up close and without […]
Beginner Pilates series
Beginner Pilates series
At the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) Fitness in the Park returns for a winter session! In this beginner series, learn foundational Pilates movements that will challenge you to engage the breath, move with control and precision, and build strength in the core. When practiced regularly, Pilates strengthens and lengthens the muscles, helps improve posture, and helps […]
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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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Adventures in STEM
Adventures in STEM
Adventures in STEM during February School Vacation Saturday, February 15 - Friday, February 21, 2020 Experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium throughout February vacation week. Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus during this week of family fun! Special […]
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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Adventures in STEM
Adventures in STEM
Adventures in STEM during February School Vacation Saturday, February 15 - Friday, February 21, 2020 Experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium throughout February vacation week. Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus during this week of family fun! Special […]
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 a materials fee of $10 per craft. Pre-registration required. For more information, see the Botanical Center's Facebook events. To pre-register, […]
Open Studio Hours for Fairy Garden Days
Open Studio Hours for Fairy Garden Days
Interested in joining the Fairy Garden Days 2020 community by either volunteering or building a fairy house? Drop by the Botanical Center for Open Studio Hours and learn more! 🍄 Sign up to be a fairy house architect and begin building. 🍄 Get a free cookie (wood slab) to build your house on. 🍄 Swap […]
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Adventures in STEM
Adventures in STEM
Adventures in STEM during February School Vacation Saturday, February 15 - Friday, February 21, 2020 Experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium throughout February vacation week. Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus during this week of family fun! Special […]
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Adventures in STEM
Adventures in STEM
Adventures in STEM during February School Vacation Saturday, February 15 - Friday, February 21, 2020 Experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium throughout February vacation week. Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus during this week of family fun! Special […]
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Adventures in STEM
Adventures in STEM
Adventures in STEM during February School Vacation Saturday, February 15 - Friday, February 21, 2020 Experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium throughout February vacation week. Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus during this week of family fun! Special […]
Beginner Pilates series
Beginner Pilates series
At the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) Fitness in the Park returns for a winter session! In this beginner series, learn foundational Pilates movements that will challenge you to engage the breath, move with control and precision, and build strength in the core. When practiced regularly, Pilates strengthens and lengthens the muscles, helps improve posture, and helps […]
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Adventures in STEM
Adventures in STEM
Adventures in STEM during February School Vacation Saturday, February 15 - Friday, February 21, 2020 Experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium throughout February vacation week. Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus during this week of family fun! Special […]
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Adventures in STEM
Adventures in STEM
Adventures in STEM during February School Vacation Saturday, February 15 - Friday, February 21, 2020 Experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium throughout February vacation week. Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus during this week of family fun! Special […]
Family Nature Exploration
Family Nature Exploration
Meet at the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) Get out and explore Roger Williams Park during February school vacation! Join the Roger Williams Park Conservancy and the Providence Parks Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership for a FREE family program featuring a trail walk focused on winter birding, followed by a hands-on nature exploration activity. The moderately-paced trail walk […]
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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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 Studio Hours for Fairy Garden Days
Open Studio Hours for Fairy Garden Days
Interested in joining the Fairy Garden Days 2020 community by either volunteering or building a fairy house? Drop by the Botanical Center for Open Studio Hours and learn more! 🍄 Sign up to be a fairy house architect and begin building. 🍄 Get a free cookie (wood slab) to build your house on. 🍄 Swap […]
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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Sustainability Series: Recycling Right
Sustainability Series: Recycling Right
The Roger Williams Park Conservancy and Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation are partnering to present a series of informative, interactive presentations on different environmental topics, as part of the Conservancy’s commitment to conservation and stewardship. Events take place the 4th Monday of February, March and April from 5:30-6:30 PM at Roger Williams Park’s Dalrymple […]
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Beginner Pilates series
Beginner Pilates series
At the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) Fitness in the Park returns for a winter session! In this beginner series, learn foundational Pilates movements that will challenge you to engage the breath, move with control and precision, and build strength in the core. When practiced regularly, Pilates strengthens and lengthens the muscles, helps improve posture, and helps […]
0 events,
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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Leap Day Walk
Leap Day Walk
Meet at the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) Looking for a way to celebrate February's bonus day? Join a walk around Roger Williams Park's woodland trails, and discover some little-known shoreline spaces. This FREE walk is presented by the Roger Williams Park Conservancy and will cover a distance of a few miles at a moderate pace. May […]
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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