Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

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1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02905 United States Get Directions

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  • Promotional poster for World Migratory Bird Days featuring various bird illustrations and event details.

    World Migratory Birds Days at the Museum of Natural History

    Featured World Migratory Birds Days at the Museum of Natural History
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    World Migratory Birds Days at the Museum of Natural History Saturday, May 9 – Sunday, May 10 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium The birds are back in town! Join the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a full weekend of fun, hands-on activities for all ages. […]

    $2 – $5
  • 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 […]

    $3
  • Promotional poster for World Migratory Bird Days featuring various bird illustrations and event details.

    World Migratory Birds Days at the Museum of Natural History

    Featured World Migratory Birds Days at the Museum of Natural History
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    World Migratory Birds Days at the Museum of Natural History Saturday, May 9 – Sunday, May 10 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium The birds are back in town! Join the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a full weekend of fun, hands-on activities for all ages. […]

    $2 – $5
  • 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 […]

    $3
  • 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 […]

    $3

  • A cartoon rabbit with large ears sits in a colorful landscape with flowers and a rainbow. Event details below.

    Discovery Tykes

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

    Discovery Tykes Friday, April 3, 10am: Funny Bunnies  Friday, May 1, 10am: Going Buggy Friday, June 5, 10am:  Beach Day  RWP Museum of Natural History & 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    $3
  • Concerts Under the Stars flyer featuring event details for Pell Lewis Freedman Trio and Cathy Clasper-Torch & Shelley Katsh.

    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 […]

    $20
  • 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 […]

    $3
  • 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 […]

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Hype Crew will bring a preview of The Greatest Show On Earth® to Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park, kicking off this summer’s Movies in the Park series on May 8! You will be treated to a high-energy mini performance featuring a variety of acts, including unicycles, jump rope acrobatics, balancing, and more – all building excitement for @ringling’s return to Providence!

This Friday, grab a bite to eat at 5 PM from one of the amazing food trucks at Carousel Village, and then head over to the Boathouse lawn (just across the street) for the Ringling Bros. preview show at 5:30 PM. Stick around to see The Greatest Showman at 8 PM!

Thank you to our wonderful partners for bringing this fabulous family-friendly spectacle to the park:
@ringling
@pvd_foodtruckevents
@pvdfilmfestival
@rwpzoo
@pvdparks

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The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Hype Crew will bring a preview of The Greatest Show On Earth® to Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park, kicking off this summer’s Movies in the Park series on May 8! You will be treated to a high-energy mini performance featuring a variety of acts, including unicycles, jump rope acrobatics, balancing, and more – all building excitement for @ringling’s return to Providence! This Friday, grab a bite to eat at 5 PM from one of the amazing food trucks at Carousel Village, and then head over to the Boathouse lawn (just across the street) for the Ringling Bros. preview show at 5:30 PM. Stick around to see The Greatest Showman at 8 PM! Thank you to our wonderful partners for bringing this fabulous family-friendly spectacle to the park: @ringling @pvd_foodtruckevents @pvdfilmfestival @rwpzoo @pvdparks

Thank you to everyone who came out for PechaKucha Night at the @rwpbotanicalcenter on Wednesday!

Partner organizations @the_ri_freedom_collective and @bloom_rhode_island, and all the other phenomenal presenters, told inspiring stories that showed the way “out of the woods” — both literally and figuratively!

Thank you @pechakuchapvd for making this happen, @hibarlobar for shaking up drinks, and support from @pvdparks!

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Thank you to everyone who came out for PechaKucha Night at the @rwpbotanicalcenter on Wednesday! Partner organizations @the_ri_freedom_collective and @bloom_rhode_island, and all the other phenomenal presenters, told inspiring stories that showed the way “out of the woods” — both literally and figuratively! Thank you @pechakuchapvd for making this happen, @hibarlobar for shaking up drinks, and support from @pvdparks!

Don`t miss PechaKucha night TOMORROW at the @rwpbotanicalcenter! The @pechakuchapvd team is partnering with @bloom_rhode_island and @the_ri_freedom_collective to present "Out of the Woods": stories about what it takes to emerge stronger, clearer, and ready to grow, following the PechaKucha format of 20 images for 20 seconds each.

🗓 Wednesday, April 29
⏰ Doors at 7:20 PM, presentations begin at 8:20 PM
🌿 Attendance is free but limited – RSVP online (link in bio) to save a seat!
🥂 Drinks from @hibarlobar
🎨 Art by @laurapichardo_

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Don't miss PechaKucha night TOMORROW at the @rwpbotanicalcenter! The @pechakuchapvd team is partnering with @bloom_rhode_island and @the_ri_freedom_collective to present "Out of the Woods": stories about what it takes to emerge stronger, clearer, and ready to grow, following the PechaKucha format of 20 images for 20 seconds each. 🗓 Wednesday, April 29 ⏰ Doors at 7:20 PM, presentations begin at 8:20 PM 🌿 Attendance is free but limited – RSVP online (link in bio) to save a seat! 🥂 Drinks from @hibarlobar 🎨 Art by @laurapichardo_

Capture the beauty of Roger Williams Park during springtime! All you need is the camera on your phone to join a fun and informative mobile photography workshop led by RWPC Program Manager José Ramirez (@jram9808) on Saturday, May 9, 10-11 AM. The workshop is free, but space is limited – follow the link in bio to sign up! 📸🌸

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Capture the beauty of Roger Williams Park during springtime! All you need is the camera on your phone to join a fun and informative mobile photography workshop led by RWPC Program Manager José Ramirez (@jram9808) on Saturday, May 9, 10-11 AM. The workshop is free, but space is limited – follow the link in bio to sign up! 📸🌸
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