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  • Historic museum building with balloons, promoting 130th anniversary celebration and family activities.

    Museum of Natural History Anniversary Celebration

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

    Museum of Natural History Anniversary Celebration: 130 years of Curiosity and Discovery Saturday, June 6, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Join the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park on Saturday, June 6th as we celebrate 130 years as the “People’s University.” The Museum invites you to be part of […]

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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

    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 […]

  • Group of people walking along a path in Roger Williams Park, surrounded by trees and water.

    Urban Naturalist Hikes

    Featured Urban Naturalist Hikes
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Urban Naturalist Hikes Sunday, April 12, 10am-11am Sunday, May 10, 10am-11am Sunday, June 14, 10am-11am Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Join us for a walk around Roger Williams Park to learn more about the environment around us! Winter is the perfect season to start building up skills to identify different birds, mammals and plants in […]

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  • Concert announcement for "Trois Gras" at the Museum of Natural History, June 18, 6:30 PM. Tickets available online.

    Concerts Under the Stars: Spring Series

    Featured Concerts Under the Stars: Spring Series
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Concerts Under the Stars: Spring Series RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Pell Lewis Freedman Trio Thursday, April 23 | 6:30pm Witness a dynamic exploration of the jazz tradition. This improvisational trio—featuring Ben Pell (guitar), Michael Lewis (drums), and Aaron Freedman (saxophone)—will compose new music live, inspired by the shifting visuals of the Planetarium […]

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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

    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 yellow bird perches on a branch among green leaves, promoting a spring bird walk event.

    Spring Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park

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

    Spring Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park Saturday, April 4, 10am-11am Saturday, May 16, 10am-11am Saturday, May 23, 10am-11am Saturday, June 20, 10am-11am RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium During our spring bird walks in Roger Williams Park, particular attention will be paid to migrating songbirds. We’ll search the canopy for warblers, tanagers and more. All skill levels are welcome Please wear […]

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  • 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.

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

    Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses

    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 bear statue stands on a pedestal at the top of a wooden staircase in a museum.

    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, May 26, 10:00am-11:30am Tuesday, June 30, 10:00am-11:30am RWP Museum of Natural History Explore behind the scenes at the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park with docent Mike McGinity. Discover the Museum’s archives and collection storage vaults while learning more about its history and collections in this adult program. Please […]

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  • 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.

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