Celebrate Earth during April Vacation at the Museum of Natural History

April 15, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Celebrate Earth during April Vacation at the Museum of Natural History

Monday, April 15 – Sunday, April 21, 2024

Monday, April 15 – Sunday, April 21, 2024 
Discover the diversity of our amazing planet, past and present!  Explore what makes our planet so special with activity tables, crafts and daily planetarium shows. From the ground under your feet to the sky above, come celebrate planet Earth with the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park.

Special Earth Week Happenings:
10am-4pm: Earth Family Fun
Explore a variety of family-friendly, hands-on activities related to our local and global ecosystems.
Cost: Free with museum admission

2pm: Our Place in Space Planetarium Show
There’s no place like home! Begin your journey from right here on Earth as we venture from the museum for a whirlwind trip through the solar system. Take an unforgettable tour through our cosmic neighborhood as you explore the craters of Mercury, stormy Neptune and discover why Earth is so unique. The adventure does not end there as we explore nebulae and star clusters of our Milky Way Galaxy. (General Audience) 
Cost: Planetarium show ticket (includes Museum admission) is $5/Museum Members Free/Children MUST be age 4 and older. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased ONLINE. Choose carefully and then confirm your selection, as all selections/sales are final. For safety reasons, Planetarium ticketholders are not permitted to enter the Planetarium once the show has begun.

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Plus, every ticket benefits the important work Roger Williams Park Conservancy does to help steward the beloved park for generations to come! 💚

Subscribe to the RWPC newsletter so you can be among the first to know when tickets go on sale. Interested in sponsoring? Visit the link in our bio to learn how!

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We’re counting down the days until our signature garden party fundraiser extravaganza: Rosé in the Roses! The biennial event invites guests to don a fancy dress or floral button-up, and spend an evening at the @rwpbotanicalcenter, where wine and conversation will be flowing. Here’s a sneak preview of what to expect: 🥗Delicious bites by Russell Morin Catering 🍷Signature cocktails and, of course, rosé (and other beverages!) 🥁Live music and entertainment 🌹The beauty of the Rose Maze and the Botanical Center in the summer 🍰Scrumptious desserts 💐And a few surprises! Plus, every ticket benefits the important work Roger Williams Park Conservancy does to help steward the beloved park for generations to come! 💚 Subscribe to the RWPC newsletter so you can be among the first to know when tickets go on sale. Interested in sponsoring? Visit the link in our bio to learn how!

Tomorrow`s Mahjong session at the @rwpbotanicalcenter has been postponed due to continued blizzard cleanup efforts – if you signed up, watch your email for updates coming soon!

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Tomorrow's Mahjong session at the @rwpbotanicalcenter has been postponed due to continued blizzard cleanup efforts – if you signed up, watch your email for updates coming soon!

As crews work hard to clear the snow, we hope everyone is staying safe and warm inside today as the travel ban continues! For weather updates, follow @ridotnews and @pvdmayor.

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As crews work hard to clear the snow, we hope everyone is staying safe and warm inside today as the travel ban continues! For weather updates, follow @ridotnews and @pvdmayor.

This dreary weather has us dreaming of the warmer days ahead! ❄️☀️

Check out our calendar for ways to enjoy Roger Williams Park in any weather!

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This dreary weather has us dreaming of the warmer days ahead! ❄️☀️ Check out our calendar for ways to enjoy Roger Williams Park in any weather!
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