Chemistry: It’s Elemental!

January 20, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Chemistry: It’s Elemental!
A family program at the Museum of the Natural History and Planetarium
Saturday, January 19 – Monday, January 21, 2019

Explore the building blocks of matter. From aluminum to zinc, discover how everything is made of chemistry. Join the Museum of the Natural History and Planetarium in celebrating the International Year of the Periodic Table with hands-on family fun including crafts, activities, and exciting chemistry demonstrations.

Questions about this event? Contact the Museum at (401) 680-7221 or email [email protected].

Special Chemistry Weekend Happenings
10 AM-4 PM: Chemistry Family Fun
Crafts, activities and special quest
Cost: Free with museum admission

1 PM-3 PM: Radical Reaction Activity Table
Cost: Free with museum admission

1 PM and 2 PM: Journey to the Stars Planetarium Show
Cost: $3 per person (includes museum admission)
Featuring extraordinary images from telescopes on the ground and in space and stunning visualizations of physics-based simulations, this show launches visitors through space and time to experience the life and death of the stars in our night sky, including our own nurturing Sun. Tour familiar stellar formations, explore celestial mysteries and discover the fascinating, unfolding story that connects us all to the stars.
Please note: General audience show; children must be age 4 and older. 

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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. 🎄

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

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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!

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