Museum Day
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMuseum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people to the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium on Saturday, September 21. The ticket […]
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 […]
Family Fun Crafts
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 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 Botanical Center's Facebook events. To pre-register, email [email protected].
2nd Annual Electric Car Ride & Drive
Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesGreen Energy Consumers and SustainPVD are celebrating National Drive Electric Week, a nationwide celebration of electric vehicles (EVs), with an electric car ride & drive at the Roger Williams Park Boathouse (map). Join a fun-filled day of test drives of electric cars from local dealers, and electric car owners will also be on-hand to share […]
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 […]
Lost Park Tour
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMeet at the Museum of Natural History (map) Go back in time with Museum of Natural History and Planetarium docent Mike McGinity on a walking tour through Roger Williams Park. Long lost park treasures and missing monuments will be revisited at their original locations in this nostalgic look at the history of this grand space. […]
“Off the Beaten Path” Tree Tour
Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMeet at the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) Roger Williams Park’s 435 acres are home to over 5,000 trees and a wide variety of species. Join the Roger Williams Park Conservancy and Providence City Forester Doug Still for a FREE walking tour to explore interesting trees in less visited landscapes, including along the Big Lakes Trail. Tour […]
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].
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, see examples of the skulls discussed as well […]
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 […]