Join us for storytime and scavenger hunt virtual museum tour. Suggestions for a simple craft will also be provided in this new monthly series. April 6, 2020: Fuzzy Bears (Online) May 4, 2020: Going Buggy (Online) June 1, 2020: Going on a Picnic (Online) July 6, 2020 (Online) August 3, 2020 (Online)
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Sunday, March 15, 2020 @10:30am-11:30am: Have you ever struggled to identify a skull you found in the woods? Come to the museum and learn the major features that distinguish mammal skulls, with particular attention paid to ones most commonly found in our area. After a brief presentation we will take a look at examples of […]
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Saturday, February 8, 10:30am-11:30am Are you curious about the world of plants but don’t know where to start? Join us at the museum for a crash course on plant identification. This program will offer a wealth of knowledge and resources that will prepare you for the upcoming flowering season, plus an overview of Southern New […]
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Homeschool families are invited to be part of an experiment that will be on the International Space Station! The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium have teamed up with Magnitude.io to bring the exciting and inspiring Space Experiment, ExoLab, to the Homeschool Community in Rhode Island. ExoLab is an experiment platform that brings together students […]
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Saturday, February 15, – Friday, February 21, 2020 Experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium throughout February vacation week. Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus during this week of family fun! Special STEM Week Happenings: 10am-4pm: STEM Family Fun […]
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Saturday, January 18, – Monday, January 20, 2020 Chemistry is all around us! Join the Museum of Natural History for hands-on activities and experiments to explore and learn about the fascinating world of chemistry! Special Chemistry Weekend Happenings: 10am-4pm: Chemistry Family Fun – crafts, activities and special quest Cost: Free with museum admission 12pm-2pm: Radical […]
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Museum and Planetarium will be closed: Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2019 New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Special December Vacation Winter Sky Views Planetarium Show offerings at 2pm: Thursday, December 26, 2019 Friday, December 27, 2019 Monday, December 30, 2019 […]
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