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Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium was designed to serve its role as the most prominent institution in the Park.
Providence architects Martin and Hall used a grand French Chateau style, and the building’s striking yellow brick façade on this prominent hillside to inspire visitors to what was originally to be an art museum. The north (left) wing was added to the Museum in 1915 with the same architects. The building has received extensive investment and restoration in the last five years. Exterior envelope renovations recently included window repairs, masonry work, and painting. The intricate deconstruction, stabilization and reassembly of a terracotta dormer required a detailed and systematic process of meticulous documentation and preservation. Interior work included repair to water-damaged plaster, windows, and architectural millwork. Today there are plans for additional repairs and improvements to this grand building. Watch this space!
To plan your next visit to the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium please visit the Museum website.
Date Erected:
1896
1896
Architect:
Martin and Hall
Martin and Hall
Did you know?
The Museum is built on the highest point in the Park.
The Museum is built on the highest point in the Park.
on Self-Guided Tour of Notable Art
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