Museum of Natural History
Events for July 3, 2026
Summer Shellabration
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, ProvidenceSummer Shellabration Monday, June 29 – Sunday, September 6 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Discover Ocean State adventures at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park! Spend the summer exploring Rhode Island’s rich natural history, coastal environments and night skies! Families can enjoy hands-on activities, museum quests, daily planetarium shows and MORE. Inspired by America’s […]
Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses
Betsey Williams Cottage 1000 Elmwood Avenue, ProvidenceBetsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses Fridays, 10 AM-3 PM RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Step back in time at the Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and once home to Roger Williams’ great-great-great-granddaughters, Betsey and Rhoda Williams. Upon her death in 1871, Betsey Williams bequeathed the cottage and 102 acres of surrounding […]
Planetarium Shows
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, ProvidencePlanetarium Shows Sky Views Planetarium Show: Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm | Daily at 1pm starting on Monday, June 29 Journey to the Stars Planetarium Show: Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm starting July 5 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Audience: General (children must be age 4+) Cost: $5 (includes Museum admission) | Museum Members: Free | Free first Saturday for Providence residents with […]