Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

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Providence, RI 02905 United States Get Directions

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  • Featured Geology Rocks Weekend at the Museum of Natural History

    Geology Rocks Weekend at the Museum of Natural History

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

    Geology Rocks Weekend Saturday, January 17 through Monday, January 19 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium From majestic mountains to the deepest canyons, the Earth’s stories are locked within its rocks. Learn how to uncover these stories in stone with family fun activities, planetarium shows and more at theΒ Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumΒ in […]

  • Featured Geology Rocks Weekend at the Museum of Natural History

    Geology Rocks Weekend at the Museum of Natural History

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

    Geology Rocks Weekend Saturday, January 17 through Monday, January 19 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium From majestic mountains to the deepest canyons, the Earth’s stories are locked within its rocks. Learn how to uncover these stories in stone with family fun activities, planetarium shows and more at theΒ Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumΒ in […]

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    Cub Scouts Space Exploration

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

    Cub Scouts Space Exploration Saturday, January 24, 10:15am – 12:00pm RWP Natural History Museum and Planetarium Begin the day by completing a space-themed quest through the museum as you discover the past, present and future of space exploration and astronomy. Experiment with telescopes, spectroscopes and more to learn the tools of the astronomers’ trade. Then […]

    $6 – $8
  • Featured Museum: From Top to Bottom

    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 the scenes at theΒ Museum of Natural HistoryΒ in Roger Williams Park with docent Mike McGinity. Discover the Museum’s archives and collection storage vaults while learning more […]

    $3

  • Featured Urban Naturalist Hikes

    Urban Naturalist Hikes

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

    Urban Naturalist Hikes Sunday, January 4, 10am-11am Sunday, February 1, 10am-11am Sunday, March 1, 10am-11am RWP Natural History Museum and Planetarium Join us for a walk around Roger Williams Park […]

    $3
  • Featured Drawing Wild From the Collection

    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
  • Featured Winter Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park

    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-11amΒ  Saturday, February 14, 10am-11amΒ  Saturday, March 14, 10am-11amΒ  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
  • Featured Museum: From Top to Bottom

    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 the scenes at theΒ Museum of Natural HistoryΒ in Roger Williams Park with docent Mike McGinity. Discover the Museum’s archives and collection storage vaults while learning more […]

    $3

  • Featured Urban Naturalist Hikes

    Urban Naturalist Hikes

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

    Urban Naturalist Hikes Sunday, January 4, 10am-11am Sunday, February 1, 10am-11am Sunday, March 1, 10am-11am RWP Natural History Museum 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 […]

    $3
  • Featured Drawing Wild From the Collection

    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 theΒ Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumΒ in Roger Williams Park. Bring […]

    $35
  • Featured Winter Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park

    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-11amΒ  Saturday, February 14, 10am-11amΒ  Saturday, March 14, 10am-11amΒ  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
  • Featured Museum: From Top to Bottom

    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 the scenes at theΒ Museum of Natural HistoryΒ in Roger Williams Park with docent Mike McGinity. Discover the Museum’s archives and collection storage vaults while learning more […]

    $3

It’s not every board meeting that you get to meet a tamandua! 😍

This curious critter made an appearance at the RWPC Board Meeting this morning at the @rwpzoo Education Center. Huge thank you to Amy Roberts, Andrea Stein, Anthony Polite, and Kim Warren from the Zoo team for letting us meet Oblio and sharing so many interesting facts about the tamandua (a type of anteater!). Oblio brought many professional insights to the meeting, too 🐜

Visit the Zoo to learn more about tamanduas and other amazing animals!

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It’s not every board meeting that you get to meet a tamandua! 😍 This curious critter made an appearance at the RWPC Board Meeting this morning at the @rwpzoo Education Center. Huge thank you to Amy Roberts, Andrea Stein, Anthony Polite, and Kim Warren from the Zoo team for letting us meet Oblio and sharing so many interesting facts about the tamandua (a type of anteater!). Oblio brought many professional insights to the meeting, too 🐜 Visit the Zoo to learn more about tamanduas and other amazing animals!

Calling all love birds! πŸ’– Has Roger Williams Park been a part of your love story? Did you get married or engaged at one of its many beautiful sites or simply enjoy rejuvenating strolls with a loved one on the paths every day? For Valentine`s Day next month, we want to hear about it!

Follow the link in bio to fill out a short survey about what the most romantic place at the Park is, and share your love story for a chance to be featured on social media and/or our newsletter in February!

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Calling all love birds! πŸ’– Has Roger Williams Park been a part of your love story? Did you get married or engaged at one of its many beautiful sites or simply enjoy rejuvenating strolls with a loved one on the paths every day? For Valentine's Day next month, we want to hear about it! Follow the link in bio to fill out a short survey about what the most romantic place at the Park is, and share your love story for a chance to be featured on social media and/or our newsletter in February!

Winter walks πŸ‚> January blues πŸ₯Ά Take a walk with us at Roger Williams Park! We visited the trail along Elm Lake near the softball field – a short, easy trail with stunning frosty lake views (especially during golden hour) and woodsy path. Shout-out to @pvdparks for maintaining the many beautiful trails at the Park!

Before hitting the trail, please note that the only way to access this path is via the Park Avenue entrance while Maple Avenue and Pine Hill Avenue are currently closed. Find parking along Frederick C. Green Memorial Blvd. right when you turn into the park!

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Winter walks πŸ‚> January blues πŸ₯Ά Take a walk with us at Roger Williams Park! We visited the trail along Elm Lake near the softball field – a short, easy trail with stunning frosty lake views (especially during golden hour) and woodsy path. Shout-out to @pvdparks for maintaining the many beautiful trails at the Park! Before hitting the trail, please note that the only way to access this path is via the Park Avenue entrance while Maple Avenue and Pine Hill Avenue are currently closed. Find parking along Frederick C. Green Memorial Blvd. right when you turn into the park!

Join @rwpmuseum for a Winter Bird Walk Saturday morning at 10 AM! See wintering waterfowl and many more feathered friends during this guided walk. Tickets are $3 (register online). πŸ¦†

Can’t make it tomorrow? Winter Bird Walks also take place February 14 and March 14!

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Join @rwpmuseum for a Winter Bird Walk Saturday morning at 10 AM! See wintering waterfowl and many more feathered friends during this guided walk. Tickets are $3 (register online). πŸ¦† Can’t make it tomorrow? Winter Bird Walks also take place February 14 and March 14!
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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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