Flora and Fauna Museum Days at MNH

June 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Flora and Fauna Museum Days at MNH

June 14th & 15th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15  for Flora and Fauna Museum DaysEnjoy fun themed activities and learn about plants and animals. Guided Plant Walk – Plant and Animal themed Scavenger Hunt – Journey to the Stars Planetarium show  – and more! 

Special Flora and Fauna Museum Days Happenings:
10am-11am, June 14: Plant Walk
Cost: 
Free with museum admission

10am-4pm: Flora and Fauna Family Fun
Explore a variety of family-friendly, hands-on activities.
Cost: Free with museum admission

2pm: Journey to the Stars Planetarium Show 
Tour familiar stellar formations, explore celestial mysteries and discover the fascinating story that connects us all to the stars. Featuring images from telescopes on the ground and in space and 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.  (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.

The @riphilharmonic Summer Pops Concert at the Temple to Music is TOMORROW! Join us for Outstanding Overtures: Favorites from theater, film & classical music, with conductor Troy Quinn.

🗓️ Wednesday, August 5, 7 PM
🎵 Free and open to the public, no tickets required
🍔 Food trucks from @pvd_foodtruckevents!
⛱️ Bring your blanket or lawn chair, and arrive early!
🚘 Pro-tip: use the Find My Car app to make it easier to head out after.

Thank you to presenting partner @rifoundation, and to supporters:
@providenceact
@cityofprovidence
@pvdparks
@klr_cpa 
@washtrust
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Shop locally grown produce, farm-fresh eggs, and seasonal fruits, and enjoy music from DJ Flip and learn more about community resources. WIC, SFMNP, SNAP (Double Up Food Bucks), Square, and more are accepted.

Can't make it this week? Catch the next one on September 5!
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