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

    Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses

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    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 […]

  • Colorful mineral textures with event details for the March Mineral Madness Open House at the museum.

    Museum of Natural History March Mineral Madness Open House

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

    Museum of Natural History March Mineral Madness Open House Saturday, March 21, 12:00pm-2:00pm Free with Museum Admission | No Registration Required Museum Admission $2 | Museum Members Free | Children under age 4 Free Experience mineral treasures normally locked away in the Museum of Natural History’s vaults with the Museum’s curator. During this special open house, visitors […]

    $2
  • 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 […]

  • Visitors explore the wooden staircase in the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Stained glass windows are visible.

    Museum: From Top to Bottom

    Featured Museum: From Top to Bottom
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Museum: From Top to Bottom Tuesday, January 27, 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, February 24, 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, March 31, 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, April 28, 10:00am-12:00pm RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Explore behind […]

    $3

  • Text overlay promotes "Drawing Wild" event at the Museum of Natural History, featuring a detailed bird sketch.

    Drawing Wild From the Collection

    Featured Drawing Wild From the Collection
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Drawing Wild From the Collection The following Mondays, 1-4 PM: January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6 & May 4 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium You will […]

    $35
  • Visitors explore the wooden staircase in the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Stained glass windows are visible.

    Museum: From Top to Bottom

    Featured Museum: From Top to Bottom
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Museum: From Top to Bottom Tuesday, January 27, 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, February 24, 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, March 31, 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, April 28, 10:00am-12:00pm RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Explore behind […]

    $3

  • Text overlay promotes "Drawing Wild" event at the Museum of Natural History, featuring a detailed bird sketch.

    Drawing Wild From the Collection

    Featured Drawing Wild From the Collection
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Drawing Wild From the Collection The following Mondays, 1-4 PM: January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6 & May 4 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium You will have the opportunity to discover, or rediscover, the fascinating collections during this private program exploring the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park. Bring […]

    $35

  • A historic brick building with ornate architectural details is bathed in warm sunset light, set against a clear blue sky.

    Father’s Day at the Museum

    Father’s Day
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Spend the day with Dad at the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park. Fathers enjoy free admission to the Museum, not including planetarium, with the purchase of another guest. Offer valid Father's Day only, cannot be combined with other offers.

  • A historic brick building with ornate architectural details is bathed in warm sunset light, set against a clear blue sky.

    Father’s Day at the Museum

    Father’s Day
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Spend the day with Dad at the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park. Fathers enjoy free admission to the Museum, not including planetarium, with the purchase of another guest. Offer valid Father's Day only, cannot be combined with other offers.

Join us for the first clean-up at Roger Williams Park of the season with Save the Bay on Friday, April 24! Celebrate Earth Day while coming together with neighbors to help keep our beloved park a beautiful and thriving ecosystem. 🌎🌳

Follow the link in our bio for more details and to sign up!

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Join us for the first clean-up at Roger Williams Park of the season with Save the Bay on Friday, April 24! Celebrate Earth Day while coming together with neighbors to help keep our beloved park a beautiful and thriving ecosystem. 🌎🌳 Follow the link in our bio for more details and to sign up!

As every Rhode Islander knows, @401gives season is upon us! We’re excited to be participating this year, and to share stories from our amazing board members and volunteers about why they support Roger Williams Park Conservancy!

Over the past 10 years since our founding, and teaming up with @pvdparks and our amazing Park partners, RWPC has:
🥁Brought free programming to the Park
📣Hosted civic engagement events
🌀Unveiled awesome art installations
🌳And so much more!

Stay tuned to learn more about the Conservancy’s impact, and save the date for March 31!

#401gives #pvdbackyard #jewelofpvd #rogerwilliamspark #freefunpvd

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As every Rhode Islander knows, @401gives season is upon us! We’re excited to be participating this year, and to share stories from our amazing board members and volunteers about why they support Roger Williams Park Conservancy! Over the past 10 years since our founding, and teaming up with @pvdparks and our amazing Park partners, RWPC has: 🥁Brought free programming to the Park 📣Hosted civic engagement events 🌀Unveiled awesome art installations 🌳And so much more! Stay tuned to learn more about the Conservancy’s impact, and save the date for March 31! #401gives #pvdbackyard #jewelofpvd #rogerwilliamspark #freefunpvd

We love when The Gilded Birds visit! Haven’t attended a mahjong class yet? You’re in luck – TWO seats just opened up for tomorrow’s (March 12) beginners class at 12 PM! Use the link in our bio to sign up (these go fast!).

Thank you to the @rwpbotanicalcenter for lending the beautiful venue, and to @thegildedbirds for hosting these fun classes! 🌿🀄️

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We love when The Gilded Birds visit! Haven’t attended a mahjong class yet? You’re in luck – TWO seats just opened up for tomorrow’s (March 12) beginners class at 12 PM! Use the link in our bio to sign up (these go fast!). Thank you to the @rwpbotanicalcenter for lending the beautiful venue, and to @thegildedbirds for hosting these fun classes! 🌿🀄️

Three spots opened up for this Saturday`s Mental Health Morning at 9 AM! Follow the link in our bio to RSVP for this free, limited-seating session at the @rwpbotanicalcenter Botanical Center with wellness expert Sandra Victorino. Hope to see you there!

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Three spots opened up for this Saturday's Mental Health Morning at 9 AM! Follow the link in our bio to RSVP for this free, limited-seating session at the @rwpbotanicalcenter Botanical Center with wellness expert Sandra Victorino. Hope to see you there!
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