Discovery Tykes
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesChildren, 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 […]
Williams Family Cemetery Walk
Meet at the Museum of Natural History (map) Museum of Natural History docent and archivist Richard Siembab will lead a special walking tour of the historic Williams family cemetery in Roger Williams Park. Learn exactly who is buried there and what those curious symbols on the headstones really mean. Richard, a longtime member of the […]
Exhibit Opening & Community Day, Museum of Natural History
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesThe Museum of Natural History has been an engaging resource and learning experience for New England families since 1896. Celebrate 122 years of the Museum as "The People’s University"…and help to forge its future! Museum and planetarium admissions are free for Providence residents and for visitors who bring a canned good to donate to the RI […]
Drawing Wild From the Collection
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesThese 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 atmosphere. Classes run from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM and will break at noon for a bring-your-own lunch and informal critique. During each class, instructor […]
Discovery Tykes
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesChildren, 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 […]
Birding in the Collections
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMissed seeing a favorite bird this year? Always wanted to see a flying jewel from a far-off land? Join the Museum of Natural History to peruse their collection of over 5,500 bird specimens. From tropical Sword-billed Hummingbirds to extinct Passenger Pigeons, you can view the wonders of the avian world up close and without the […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEnjoy 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 […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEnjoy 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 […]
Discovery Tykes
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesChildren, 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 […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEnjoy 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 […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEnjoy 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 […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEnjoy 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 […]