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Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium was designed to serve its role as the most prominent institution in the Park. 

Providence architects Martin and Hall used a grand French Chateau style, and the building’s striking yellow brick façade on this prominent hillside to inspire visitors to what was originally to be an art museum. The north (left) wing was added to the Museum in 1915 with the same architects. The building has received extensive investment and restoration in the last five years. Exterior envelope renovations recently included window repairs, masonry work, and painting. The intricate deconstruction, stabilization and reassembly of a terracotta dormer required a detailed and systematic process of meticulous documentation and preservation. Interior work included repair to water-damaged plaster, windows, and architectural millwork. Today there are plans for additional repairs and improvements to this grand building. Watch this space!

Learn more about the Archives of the Natural History Museum here:
Treasures From The Archive

Museum of Natural History & Planetarium

Date Erected:
1896
Architect:
Martin and Hall
Did you know?
The Museum is built on the highest point in the Park.

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It’s officially one month until Rosé in the Roses on June 11! 🌹We can’t wait to see everyone dressed in their garden party best – including statement-making headwear! Thank you to all the fashionistas who attended our Fascinator Workshop at the Botanical Center and created some show-stopping floral accessories with the help of instructor Michelle Carden.

Even if you missed the workshop, you have full permission to get creative with your Rosé look! Get your tickets by the end of May to enjoy an evening of mingling at the @rwpbotanicalcenter and Rose Maze, delicious bites by Ellie’s Bakery and Morin’s Catering, Mahjong with the @thegildedbirds, entertainment from the @theprovidencedrumtroupe, live music by @luisgilbertord and Ashley Frith, and more!

Special thanks to our event sponsors: @beacon.bank, @beaulinemedia, Audrey and Ed Clifton, Meredith Curren and Gary Frishman, History and Conservation Associates, @morinscatering, @elliesprov, and @wemakepretend.

https://www.rwpconservancy.org/support/rose-in-the-roses-a-garden-party-fundraiser/

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It’s officially one month until Rosé in the Roses on June 11! 🌹We can’t wait to see everyone dressed in their garden party best – including statement-making headwear! Thank you to all the fashionistas who attended our Fascinator Workshop at the Botanical Center and created some show-stopping floral accessories with the help of instructor Michelle Carden. Even if you missed the workshop, you have full permission to get creative with your Rosé look! Get your tickets by the end of May to enjoy an evening of mingling at the @rwpbotanicalcenter and Rose Maze, delicious bites by Ellie’s Bakery and Morin’s Catering, Mahjong with the @thegildedbirds, entertainment from the @theprovidencedrumtroupe, live music by @luisgilbertord and Ashley Frith, and more! Special thanks to our event sponsors: @beacon.bank, @beaulinemedia, Audrey and Ed Clifton, Meredith Curren and Gary Frishman, History and Conservation Associates, @morinscatering, @elliesprov, and @wemakepretend. https://www.rwpconservancy.org/support/rose-in-the-roses-a-garden-party-fundraiser/

Can it be Friday at Roger Williams Park every day, please? 🥙🍿🎠

This past Friday was especially awesome thanks to a preview show from Ringling featuring talented acrobats, a Movies in the Park screening of The Greatest Showman, and, of course, Food Truck Friday!

Thank you to everyone who made it happen:
@ringling
@pvd_foodtruckevents
@pvdfilmfestival
@rwpzoo
@pvdparks

🌳Haven’t been to Roger Williams Park in a little while? Follow to keep up with events happening this summer and beyond!

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Can it be Friday at Roger Williams Park every day, please? 🥙🍿🎠 This past Friday was especially awesome thanks to a preview show from Ringling featuring talented acrobats, a Movies in the Park screening of The Greatest Showman, and, of course, Food Truck Friday! Thank you to everyone who made it happen: @ringling @pvd_foodtruckevents @pvdfilmfestival @rwpzoo @pvdparks 🌳Haven’t been to Roger Williams Park in a little while? Follow to keep up with events happening this summer and beyond!

Join us tomorrow for a free Mobile Photography Workshop at Roger Williams Park! 🌸 All you need is your phone camera and a passion for capturing the beauty of the park in spring! RWPC Program Manager José Ramirez (@jram9808) leads this fun and informative workshop.

It’s free to join, but space is limited, so sign up to reserve your spot (link in bio, or visit our event calendar at rwpconservancy.org).

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Join us tomorrow for a free Mobile Photography Workshop at Roger Williams Park! 🌸 All you need is your phone camera and a passion for capturing the beauty of the park in spring! RWPC Program Manager José Ramirez (@jram9808) leads this fun and informative workshop. It’s free to join, but space is limited, so sign up to reserve your spot (link in bio, or visit our event calendar at rwpconservancy.org).
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