Third Saturday Docent Guided Tours
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesLearn about the Botanical Center's array of incredible plants by taking a guided tour with a trained docent. Docents will gather at the Welcome Center and bring guests throughout the Center, providing special knowledge and answering questions.
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEnjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History. Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Price is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Children under age 4 […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEnjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History. Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Price is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Children under age 4 […]
Paving the Park, Bridging the Future: the New Deal in Roger Williams Park
Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin a lecture by architectural conservator and design historian Lauren Drapala on the Works Progress Administration's construction of the roads, bridges and sidewalks of Roger Williams Park. FREE and open to the public but registration is required; click here to register. This event is presented in partnership with the Providence Preservation Society as part of their 2018 […]
Quartz, Cumberlandite & Granite: Geology of Northern Cumberland
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesExplore the geology of the northern part of our state with the Museum of Natural History curator and geologist Michael Kieron. Examining the quartz vein at Diamond Hill, the cumberlandite locality and the Esmond granite, we will discover Rhode Island’s unique geologic history. Collecting is allowed. Please note: There may be some climbing. Program fee: […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesBring 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 and Amateur Photography Fridays
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMingle 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 link: http://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ […]
Food Truck Friday
RWP Carousel VillageEnd your week at FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY at Roger Williams Park Carousel Village with some of the best food trucks in Rhode Island brought to you PVD Food Truck Events. ADMISSION IS FREE! Enjoy over 15 locally owned food trucks and local beer from Trinity Brewhouse, wines from Gooseneck Vineyards while listening to live music. […]
Goat Volunteer Program training
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesDid you know that Roger Williams Park has three dwarf Nigerian goats who help to control poison ivy and other invasive plant species at the Park? The Park's Botanical Center seeks goat volunteers to help feed them, clean their barn, and walk them to grazing sites. If you would like to participate in the goat volunteer program, […]
Parkitecture: Building Roger Williams Park
Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMeet at the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) A number of historic buildings are located across Roger Williams Park’s scenic landscape. Explore some of the Park’s most notable architectural features with Lauren Drapala, design historian and board member of the Roger Williams Park Conservancy. Please RSVP to [email protected]. This free event is offered as part of 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. Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Price is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Children under age 4 […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEnjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History. Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Price is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Children under age 4 […]