Winter Trail Walk (cancelled)
Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPlease 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 […]
Treasures in the Attic: A Tour of the Museum’s Archives
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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. […]
Horticultural Docent Training
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesLearn 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 […]
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
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 […]
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].
Drawing Wild From the Collection
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesThe 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
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 […]
Skulls from Near and Far
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesHave 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
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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
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 […]
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
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 […]
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].