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  • Discovery Tykes

    Featured Discovery Tykes
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Discovery Tykes Friday, February 6, 10am: Sensational Snow Friday, March 6, 10am: Digging for Dinos RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Children, ages 2-4 with parent or caregiver, will investigate the world around them as they sing, dance and discover in this monthly series. Takes place the first Friday of each month, September through […]

  • Red cottage with open house announcement, Fridays from 10 AM to 3 PM. Tree branches in foreground.

    Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses

    Featured Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses
    Betsey Williams Cottage 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

    Betsey 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 […]

  • First Free Saturdays for PVD residents at Roger Williams Park. Free admission to Botanical Center, Museum of Natural History & Zoo.

    Free First Saturdays In The Park

    Featured Free First Saturdays In The Park
    Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Come and visit your favorite attractions. The RWP Zoo, the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, and The RWP Botanical Center offer free admission to all city of Providence residents, every first Saturday! Bring your proof of residency and enjoy!!    

    Free

  • Planetarium Shows

    Planetarium Shows
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Planetarium Shows Every Saturday & Sunday, 2-2:30 PM Daily February 14-20, 1-1:30 PM and 2-2:30 PM RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Located in the Museum of Natural History at Roger Williams Park, the Planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night […]

    $5

  • Planetarium Shows

    Planetarium Shows
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Planetarium Shows Every Saturday & Sunday, 2-2:30 PM Daily February 14-20, 1-1:30 PM and 2-2:30 PM RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Located in the Museum of Natural History at Roger Williams Park, the Planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night […]

    $5
  • Red cottage with open house announcement, Fridays from 10 AM to 3 PM. Tree branches in foreground.

    Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses

    Featured Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses
    Betsey Williams Cottage 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

    Betsey 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 […]

  • A duck swims in water, promoting the Roger Williams Park Winter Bird Walk event.

    Winter Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park

    Featured Winter Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Winter Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park Saturday, January 10, 10am-11am  Saturday, February 14, 10am-11am  Saturday, March 14, 10am-11am  RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Join us as we brave the winter temps in search of some feathered friends in Roger Williams Park. Some possible sightings include woodpeckers, chickadees, finches and hawks. We will […]

    $3
  • A bird swims in water with event details for the Roger Williams Park Winter Bird Walk overlayed.

    Winter Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park

    Featured Winter Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Winter Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park Saturday, January 10, 10am-11am  Saturday, February 14, 10am-11am  Saturday, March 14, 10am-11am  RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Join us as we brave the winter temps in search of some feathered friends in Roger Williams Park. Some possible sightings include woodpeckers, chickadees, finches and hawks. We will […]

    $3
  • Promotional poster for "Mission Space" event at the Museum of Natural History, featuring dates and activities.

    Mission Space Week

    Featured Mission Space Week

    Mission Space Week Saturday, February 14 – Friday, February 20 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 3…2…1… Blast off to the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams! Celebrate […]

  • Planetarium Shows

    Planetarium Shows
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Planetarium Shows Every Saturday & Sunday, 2-2:30 PM Daily February 14-20, 1-1:30 PM and 2-2:30 PM RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Located in the Museum of Natural History at […]

    $5

  • Planetarium Shows

    Planetarium Shows
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Planetarium Shows Every Saturday & Sunday, 2-2:30 PM Daily February 14-20, 1-1:30 PM and 2-2:30 PM RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Located in the Museum of Natural History at […]

    $5
  • Promotional poster for "Mission Space" event at the Museum of Natural History, featuring dates and activities.

    Mission Space Week

    Featured Mission Space Week

    Mission Space Week Saturday, February 14 – Friday, February 20 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 3…2…1… Blast off to the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams! Celebrate […]

Even with snow still on the ground, our team is hard at work coming up with programming this spring, summer, and beyond! Help us develop events and activities you want to see at Roger Williams Park by filling out a short programming survey sharing your preferences. Your insights are essential to our process of curating fun and meaningful programming for the communities we serve!

Follow the link in our bio to fill out the survey 🌳

#jewelofpvd #pvdbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #RWPC #pvd #providence

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Even with snow still on the ground, our team is hard at work coming up with programming this spring, summer, and beyond! Help us develop events and activities you want to see at Roger Williams Park by filling out a short programming survey sharing your preferences. Your insights are essential to our process of curating fun and meaningful programming for the communities we serve! Follow the link in our bio to fill out the survey 🌳 #jewelofpvd #pvdbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #RWPC #pvd #providence

Take a moment to unwind and spend time with other people during two Mental Health Mornings on the calendar this winter: February 12 and March 14, 9-10 AM.

Join us for an hour of calm in the magical space of the @rwpbotanicalcenter with a relaxed session guided by health expert Sandra Victorino, co-founder of the Latino Mental Health Network of Rhode Island with her own practice. Each session is free, but registration (link in bio) is required to keep the group to a reasonable size.

Hope to see you there!

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Take a moment to unwind and spend time with other people during two Mental Health Mornings on the calendar this winter: February 12 and March 14, 9-10 AM. Join us for an hour of calm in the magical space of the @rwpbotanicalcenter with a relaxed session guided by health expert Sandra Victorino, co-founder of the Latino Mental Health Network of Rhode Island with her own practice. Each session is free, but registration (link in bio) is required to keep the group to a reasonable size. Hope to see you there!

Who needs something to look forward to after digging your car out of the snow this week? 🙋‍♀️ Mark your calendars for June 11, 2026 because our biennial garden party-themed fundraiser is back! Rosé in the Roses is THE can`t-miss event of the year for mingling and raising a glass among gorgeous blooms in the lush @rwpbotanicalcenter – while benefiting the Conservancy`s important work! 🌿🍾

Subscribe to our newsletter list 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!

#roseintheroses2026 #rogerwilliamspark #rwpc #providence

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Who needs something to look forward to after digging your car out of the snow this week? 🙋‍♀️ Mark your calendars for June 11, 2026 because our biennial garden party-themed fundraiser is back! Rosé in the Roses is THE can't-miss event of the year for mingling and raising a glass among gorgeous blooms in the lush @rwpbotanicalcenter – while benefiting the Conservancy's important work! 🌿🍾 Subscribe to our newsletter list 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! #roseintheroses2026 #rogerwilliamspark #rwpc #providence

We hope everyone is having a safe and fun #snowday with family and friends! ☃️🛷

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We hope everyone is having a safe and fun #snowday with family and friends! ☃️🛷
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1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907

The Roger Williams Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization, and is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal EIN (tax ID) number 47-4414743.
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