Partial solar eclipse viewing

August 21, 2017

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On August 21 a partial solar eclipse will be visible from Providence RI. The Museum of Natural History is hosting a celebration with family fun eclipse activities. The partial solar eclipse maximum occurs at 2:47pm on Mon., Aug. 21. The museum is distributing solar eclipse viewing glasses with the purchase of museum general admission on August 21.

Featuring:
Reserved common area outside for safe viewing of the partial solar eclipse
Total Solar Eclipse NASA TV MegaCast: Exclusive path of totality coverage
Solar Eclipse viewing glasses provided by NASA RI Space Grant Consortium
Safe solar telescopes
Special eclipse education activities
Special Planetarium Show at 1pm (there is no 2pm planetarium show on August 21)

What is a Solar Eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, causing the Moon to temporarily cast its shadow on Earth. Solar eclipses happen about twice a year and total eclipses are only visible to those located in the path of the Moon’s shadow as it crosses the Earth. A total solar eclipse has not been visible from the United States since 1979, which has some astronomy fans referring to this event as the β€œGreat American Eclipse.”

What are admission fees?
Museum admission is $2 per person. Children under age 4 are free
Planetarium admission (includes museum admission) is $3 per person. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium.
Special Partial Eclipse programming is free with museum/planetarium admission.

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A friendly heads up to Park-goers: Maple and Pine avenues at Cladastris Avenue are temporarily closed for approximately 4-6 weeks, limiting vehicle access to Park Avenue via FC Greene Memorial Boulevard.

This temporary closure makes way for boardwalk construction at Cunliff Lake, a public access project that will enhance recreational opportunities at Roger Williams Park!

During this period, traffic will be detoured to park entrance and exit locations at Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. Drivers using the Elmwood Avenue exit will follow Cladastris Avenue to FC Greene Memorial Boulevard to Linden Avenue to Elmwood Avenue south to Park Avenue east. Those using the Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue exit will follow Cladastris Avenue to Montgomery Avenue to Broad Street south to Warwick Avenue south to Park Avenue west.

Pedestrian and bicycle access will remain open. However, visitors are advised to follow posted signage and respect all barriers, as a crane will be active weekdays from 7AM to 3PM.

For updates and more information about the project, follow @pvdparks

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A friendly heads up to Park-goers: Maple and Pine avenues at Cladastris Avenue are temporarily closed for approximately 4-6 weeks, limiting vehicle access to Park Avenue via FC Greene Memorial Boulevard. This temporary closure makes way for boardwalk construction at Cunliff Lake, a public access project that will enhance recreational opportunities at Roger Williams Park! During this period, traffic will be detoured to park entrance and exit locations at Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. Drivers using the Elmwood Avenue exit will follow Cladastris Avenue to FC Greene Memorial Boulevard to Linden Avenue to Elmwood Avenue south to Park Avenue east. Those using the Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue exit will follow Cladastris Avenue to Montgomery Avenue to Broad Street south to Warwick Avenue south to Park Avenue west. Pedestrian and bicycle access will remain open. However, visitors are advised to follow posted signage and respect all barriers, as a crane will be active weekdays from 7AM to 3PM. For updates and more information about the project, follow @pvdparks

Thanks to everyone who came out to the RWP Winter Wonderland this past Saturday! From cookies and hot cocoa to a visit from the big man in red, there was much merry-making to be had! Bundle up and swing by Roger Williams Park any evening this month to see all the twinkling lights. πŸŽ„

Shout out to all of our Park partners for putting on the festive event:

@pvdparks
@rwpmuseum
@rwpbotanicalcenter
@rwpgatewaycenter
@rwpzoo

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Thanks to everyone who came out to the RWP Winter Wonderland this past Saturday! From cookies and hot cocoa to a visit from the big man in red, there was much merry-making to be had! Bundle up and swing by Roger Williams Park any evening this month to see all the twinkling lights. πŸŽ„ Shout out to all of our Park partners for putting on the festive event: @pvdparks @rwpmuseum @rwpbotanicalcenter @rwpgatewaycenter @rwpzoo

Happy #GivingTuesday2025! Did you know that Roger Williams Park Conservancy, with the help of our many wonderful partners, brought more than 50 programs to the Park this year? Help us offer even more free or low-cost, family-friendly events in 2026 with a donation!

@pvd_foodtruckevents
@pvdfilmfestival
@providencetourism
@providenceact
@cityofprovidence
@pvdparks
@ricommerce
@firstworksri
@rwpzoo
@rwpbotanicalcenter
@rwpgatewaycenter
@rwpmuseum

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Happy #GivingTuesday2025! Did you know that Roger Williams Park Conservancy, with the help of our many wonderful partners, brought more than 50 programs to the Park this year? Help us offer even more free or low-cost, family-friendly events in 2026 with a donation! @pvd_foodtruckevents @pvdfilmfestival @providencetourism @providenceact @cityofprovidence @pvdparks @ricommerce @firstworksri @rwpzoo @rwpbotanicalcenter @rwpgatewaycenter @rwpmuseum
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