Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

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1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02905 United States Get Directions

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  • Featured Moon Hikes

    Moon Hikes

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

    Moon Hikes Thursday, December 4, 6-7 PM Saturday, January 3, 6-7 PM Walks begin at the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park Explore the moonlit trails in Roger Williams Park during this FREE hike. Learn about the night sky and history of the park. Please no pets or strollers. Walks meets at the […]

  • Featured Discovery Tykes

    Discovery Tykes

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

    Discovery Tykes: Warm Winter Clothes Friday, December 5, 10-10:30 AM RWP Museum of Natural History and 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 month, September through June, from 10am-10:30am. Each session will contain age-appropriate stories, […]

  • Featured RWP Museum of Natural History Drawing Wild: From the Collection

    RWP Museum of Natural History Drawing Wild: From the Collection

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

    Drawing Wild: From the Collection Monday, November 10, 1-4 PM Monday, December 8, 1-4 PM RWP Museum of Natural History 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 a small easel or chair and your drawing […]

    $35
  • Featured Nature Walks

    Nature Walks

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

    Nature Walks RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Saturday, Sept 13, 10am-11am Saturday, Oct 18, 10am-11am Saturday, Nov 15, 10am-11am Saturday, Dec 20, 10am-11am Join the Museum Collections Curator for a walk around Roger Williams Park and learn about the various birds, insects and flowering plants that make up our local environment. Binoculars are not required but encouraged for animal sightings. Recommended for all ages. Walks meet at […]

    $3

  • Featured Moon Hikes

    Moon Hikes

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

    Moon Hikes Thursday, December 4, 6-7 PM Saturday, January 3, 6-7 PM Walks begin at the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park Explore the moonlit trails in Roger Williams Park during this FREE hike. Learn about the night sky and history of the park. Please no pets or strollers. Walks meets at the […]

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

    Father’s Day at the Museum

    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

    Father’s Day at the Museum

    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.

Happy #GivingTuesday2025! Did you know that Roger Williams Park Conservancy, with the help of our many wonderful partners, brought more than 50 programs to the Park this year? Help us offer even more free or low-cost, family-friendly events in 2026 with a donation!

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Happy #GivingTuesday2025! Did you know that Roger Williams Park Conservancy, with the help of our many wonderful partners, brought more than 50 programs to the Park this year? Help us offer even more free or low-cost, family-friendly events in 2026 with a donation! @pvd_foodtruckevents @pvdfilmfestival @providencetourism @providenceact @cityofprovidence @pvdparks @ricommerce @firstworksri @rwpzoo @rwpbotanicalcenter @rwpgatewaycenter @rwpmuseum

From family picnics in the Rose Garden and concerts at the Bandstand to seeing the cherry blossoms bloom in the Japanese Garden every spring and sled-riding in the winter, Roger Williams Park is the backdrop of so many memories year-round, and even more opportunities to escape into nature, connect with neighbors, and attend events in the future! 🌸☃️🍂🌳

With your continued support this #GivingTuesday2025, and collaborating with @pvdparks , we can’t wait to offer even more free family-friendly programming, make accessibility upgrades and restorations of historic structures, steward critical green spaces, and more in 2026.

Follow the link in bio to donate, with options for one-time or recurring gifts.

Drone footage by @derecola.photo

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From family picnics in the Rose Garden and concerts at the Bandstand to seeing the cherry blossoms bloom in the Japanese Garden every spring and sled-riding in the winter, Roger Williams Park is the backdrop of so many memories year-round, and even more opportunities to escape into nature, connect with neighbors, and attend events in the future! 🌸☃️🍂🌳 With your continued support this #GivingTuesday2025, and collaborating with @pvdparks , we can’t wait to offer even more free family-friendly programming, make accessibility upgrades and restorations of historic structures, steward critical green spaces, and more in 2026. Follow the link in bio to donate, with options for one-time or recurring gifts. Drone footage by @derecola.photo

#GivingTuesday2025 is just around the corner, and we get it – there are so many wonderful local nonprofits seeking support this time of year!

Why include Roger Williams Park Conservancy in your giving plan?

Behind the more than 50 free and low-cost programs hosted every year, the restoration of beloved historic structures still playing a role in the community today, and the expansive green spaces and waterways sustaining humans and wildlife alike, there are crucial partnerships and much hard work that goes into stewarding Roger Williams Park.

As Board Member Chris Lanen shares – and so many families can relate to! – "the Park provides [a] retreat into nature. Individually, it gives me a place to exercise and decompress. As a parent, it gives my child a magical place to play, explore, and learn throughout the year.”

Find the link to donate in our bio, with options for one-time or recurring gifts!

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#GivingTuesday2025 is just around the corner, and we get it – there are so many wonderful local nonprofits seeking support this time of year! Why include Roger Williams Park Conservancy in your giving plan? Behind the more than 50 free and low-cost programs hosted every year, the restoration of beloved historic structures still playing a role in the community today, and the expansive green spaces and waterways sustaining humans and wildlife alike, there are crucial partnerships and much hard work that goes into stewarding Roger Williams Park. As Board Member Chris Lanen shares – and so many families can relate to! – "the Park provides [a] retreat into nature. Individually, it gives me a place to exercise and decompress. As a parent, it gives my child a magical place to play, explore, and learn throughout the year.” Find the link to donate in our bio, with options for one-time or recurring gifts!

To all those celebrating, happy Thanksgiving from RWPC! Don’t forget: our trails and paths are always available for a rejuvenating post-feast walk! 🍂

We would love to hear what you’re thankful for about Roger Williams Park – is it a favorite piece of architecture or a serene place to retreat into nature? A favorite event or family outing that’s become a tradition? Let us know!

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To all those celebrating, happy Thanksgiving from RWPC! Don’t forget: our trails and paths are always available for a rejuvenating post-feast walk! 🍂 We would love to hear what you’re thankful for about Roger Williams Park – is it a favorite piece of architecture or a serene place to retreat into nature? A favorite event or family outing that’s become a tradition? Let us know!
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1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907

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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