Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

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1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02905 United States Get Directions

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  • Featured Winter Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park

    Winter Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park

    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Winter Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park Saturday, January 10, 10am-11am  Saturday, February 14, 10am-11am  Saturday, March 14, 10am-11am  RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Join us as we brave the winter temps in search of some feathered friends in Roger Williams Park. Some possible sightings include woodpeckers, chickadees, finches and hawks. We will […]

    $3
  • Featured Geology Rocks Weekend at the Museum of Natural History

    Geology Rocks Weekend at the Museum of Natural History

    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Geology Rocks Weekend Saturday, January 17 through Monday, January 19 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium From majestic mountains to the deepest canyons, the Earth’s stories are locked within its rocks. Learn how to uncover these stories in stone with family fun activities, planetarium shows and more at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in […]

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    Cub Scouts Space Exploration

    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Cub Scouts Space Exploration Saturday, January 24, 10:15am – 12:00pm RWP Natural History Museum and Planetarium Begin the day by completing a space-themed quest through the museum as you discover the past, present and future of space exploration and astronomy. Experiment with telescopes, spectroscopes and more to learn the tools of the astronomers’ trade. Then […]

    $6 – $8
  • Featured Museum: From Top to Bottom

    Museum: From Top to Bottom

    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Museum: From Top to Bottom Tuesday, January 27, 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, February 24, 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, March 31, 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, April 28, 10:00am-12:00pm RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Explore behind the scenes at the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park with docent Mike McGinity. Discover the Museum’s archives and collection storage vaults while learning more […]

    $3

  • Featured Urban Naturalist Hikes

    Urban Naturalist Hikes

    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Urban Naturalist Hikes Sunday, January 4, 10am-11am Sunday, February 1, 10am-11am Sunday, March 1, 10am-11am RWP Natural History Museum and Planetarium Join us for a walk around Roger Williams Park to learn more about the environment around us! Winter is the perfect season to start building up skills to identify different birds, mammals and plants […]

    $3
  • Featured Drawing Wild From the Collection

    Drawing Wild From the Collection

    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Drawing Wild From the Collection The following Mondays, 1-4 PM: January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6 & May 4 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium You will have the opportunity to discover, or rediscover, the fascinating collections during this private program exploring the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park. Bring […]

    $35
  • Featured Winter Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park

    Winter Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park

    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Winter Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park Saturday, January 10, 10am-11am  Saturday, February 14, 10am-11am  Saturday, March 14, 10am-11am  RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Join us as we brave the winter temps in search of some feathered friends in Roger Williams Park. Some possible sightings include woodpeckers, chickadees, finches and hawks. We will […]

    $3
  • Featured Museum: From Top to Bottom

    Museum: From Top to Bottom

    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Museum: From Top to Bottom Tuesday, January 27, 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, February 24, 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, March 31, 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, April 28, 10:00am-12:00pm RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Explore behind the scenes at the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park with docent Mike McGinity. Discover the Museum’s archives and collection storage vaults while learning more […]

    $3

  • Featured Urban Naturalist Hikes

    Urban Naturalist Hikes

    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Urban Naturalist Hikes Sunday, January 4, 10am-11am Sunday, February 1, 10am-11am Sunday, March 1, 10am-11am RWP Natural History Museum and Planetarium Join us for a walk around Roger Williams Park to learn more about the environment around us! Winter is the perfect season to start building up skills to identify different birds, mammals and plants […]

    $3
  • Featured Drawing Wild From the Collection

    Drawing Wild From the Collection

    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Drawing Wild From the Collection The following Mondays, 1-4 PM: January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6 & May 4 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium You will have the opportunity to discover, or rediscover, the fascinating collections during this private program exploring the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park. Bring […]

    $35

Reserve your spot early for one of three free Mahjong for Beginners at RWP sessions this winter (January 15, February 26, or March 12)! Hosted by @thegildedbirds and taking place amid the greenery of @rwpbotanicalcenter, these beginners-only classes just might lead you to the discovery of your new favorite game! 🀄🌿

Space is limited to 12 people per session; one session only per person.

Don`t sleep on this unique opportunity – visit the link in our bio to sign up!

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Reserve your spot early for one of three free Mahjong for Beginners at RWP sessions this winter (January 15, February 26, or March 12)! Hosted by @thegildedbirds and taking place amid the greenery of @rwpbotanicalcenter, these beginners-only classes just might lead you to the discovery of your new favorite game! 🀄🌿 Space is limited to 12 people per session; one session only per person. Don't sleep on this unique opportunity – visit the link in our bio to sign up!

Who enjoyed the sledding weather last week? We sure did!

With 2026 on the horizon, there’s still time to make an end-of-year gift to the Roger Williams Park Conservancy. Your support helps us collaborate with @pvdparks and our other partners to continue to facilitate events, infrastructure, and other improvements that ensure the People’s Park remains a vibrant space for generations to come.

Follow the link in bio to donate, or help us spread the word if you can’t send a gift this year. Any amount helps!

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Who enjoyed the sledding weather last week? We sure did! With 2026 on the horizon, there’s still time to make an end-of-year gift to the Roger Williams Park Conservancy. Your support helps us collaborate with @pvdparks and our other partners to continue to facilitate events, infrastructure, and other improvements that ensure the People’s Park remains a vibrant space for generations to come. Follow the link in bio to donate, or help us spread the word if you can’t send a gift this year. Any amount helps!
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1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907

The Roger Williams Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization, and is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal EIN (tax ID) number 47-4414743.
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