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MNH Lifelong Learners: The Gifts of Guido Nincheri
MNH Lifelong Learners: The Gifts of Guido Nincheri
Tuesday, April 26, 10:00am-11:30am Join docent Mike McGinity as we learn about the life and gift of Artist Guido Nincheri. Once called the Michelangelo of Canada, you will learn about his passions and life leading to a new discovery about a little known artist. Program fee per session: $3 per adult/Free for museum members. Pre-registration […]
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MNH Homeschool Adventures: Mars Engineering
MNH Homeschool Adventures: Mars Engineering
The rocks and soil of Mars hold many clues to the planet’s history. Families will explore the astonishing robotic spacecraft that are exploring the answers to our questions about Mars and will have to think like NASA engineers in a design challenge to build a soil scoop for testing the rusty Martian soil. Homeschool Adventures […]
MNH Homeschool Adventures: Mars Engineering
MNH Homeschool Adventures: Mars Engineering
The rocks and soil of Mars hold many clues to the planet’s history. Families will explore the astonishing robotic spacecraft that are exploring the answers to our questions about Mars and will have to think like NASA engineers in a design challenge to build a soil scoop for testing the rusty Martian soil. Homeschool Adventures […]
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Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day at RWPBC
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day at RWPBC
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day Every Friday 10am-3:30pm Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented […]
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Fairy Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick at RWPBC
Fairy Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick at RWPBC
Taking time to stretch is important for those big and small, even fairy small! Enjoy an “all ages” hour of Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick inside the beautiful greenhouses at RWP Botanical Center. Mimi describes her class as: “Accessible yoga, good for beginners and long-time practitioners alike. A well-rounded practice to build strength, release […]
Prescription Drug Takeback Day
Prescription Drug Takeback Day
Join the City of Providence to participate in Prescription Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, April 30th from 10AM-2PM at Roger Williams Park. Bring your unused or expired medications. Enjoy live music, free food, and much more for the entire family.
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
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Rainwater Pond Clean up
Rainwater Pond Clean up
Rainwater Pond Clean up: 9:30 AM, hosted by the Friends of the Moshassuck. Meet at the Rainwater Pond
Bird Walks
Bird Walks
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. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. All skill levels are welcome. Walks meet at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Program fee per […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
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Drawing Wild-From the Collection
Drawing Wild-From the Collection
This popular drawing class is back at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium! You will have the opportunity to discover, or rediscover, the fascinating collections during this private program exploring the museum. Bring a small easel or chair and your drawing or painting materials, and choose your subject from the collections of birds, bears, […]
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Late Afternoon Strolls in the Park
Late Afternoon Strolls in the Park
Roger Williams Park is a 430 acre oasis in the heart of one the most densely populated areas of Rhode Island. Join us to explore the trails of Roger Williams Park and learn about its history. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Recommended for all ages. Walks meet at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. […]
2 events,
Discovery Tykes
Discovery Tykes
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, October through June, at 10:00am. Each session will contain age-appropriate stories, songs, poems and a craft related to the topic. Expose your preschool child […]
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day at RWPBC
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day at RWPBC
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day Every Friday 10am-3:30pm Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented […]
3 events,
Free Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener Information Kiosk @ RWPBC
Free Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener Information Kiosk @ RWPBC
Free Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener Information Kiosk on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Dates for dropping off samples at RWPBC 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 5/7, 5/21, 6/4, 6/18, 7/2, 7/16, 8/6, 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, & 10/15. Kiosk provides science-based gardening information to visitors. Soil testers will provide an […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
2 events,
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
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Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day at RWPBC
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day at RWPBC
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day Every Friday 10am-3:30pm Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented […]
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Indigenous Artists and Unpolished Echoes, facilitated by the Tomaquag Museum
Indigenous Artists and Unpolished Echoes, facilitated by the Tomaquag Museum
Unpolished Echos Upcoming Programming at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium: Indigenous Artists and Unpolished Echoes, facilitated by the Tomaquag Museum Saturday, May 14, 10:30am – 12:00pm Join some of the featured artists at the museum for a panel discussion. Program Registration
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
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Friends and Relatives of Sarah Helen Whitman Tour
Friends and Relatives of Sarah Helen Whitman Tour
North Burial Ground Friends and Relatives of Sarah Helen Whitman Tour 1pm Meet at the Rochambeau Gate
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
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Free Mental Health First Aid Training
Free Mental Health First Aid Training
The City of Providence is offering FREE Mental Health First Aid Training to help individuals learn to recognize the signs of a mental health crisis, and how to help. Training happens every month! Learn more and sign up here.
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Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day at RWPBC
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day at RWPBC
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day Every Friday 10am-3:30pm Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented […]
5 events,
Free Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener Information Kiosk @ RWPBC
Free Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener Information Kiosk @ RWPBC
Free Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener Information Kiosk on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Dates for dropping off samples at RWPBC 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 5/7, 5/21, 6/4, 6/18, 7/2, 7/16, 8/6, 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, & 10/15. Kiosk provides science-based gardening information to visitors. Soil testers will provide an […]
Plant Walks
Plant Walks
Spring is the ideal time for viewing blossoming trees and bulbous perennials. Join us for a walk around Roger Williams Park as we appreciate the return of flowers and learn how to better identify them. Binoculars are not required, but encouraged for animal sightings. Recommended for all ages. Walks meet at the Museum of Natural […]
Naturalist’s Tour of North Burial Ground with Greg Gerrit
Naturalist’s Tour of North Burial Ground with Greg Gerrit
Naturalist's Tour of NBG with Greg Gerrit, 1pm. RSVP to: gerritt@mindspring.com
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
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A Conversation with Stephen Hopkins and Charles Haskell
A Conversation with Stephen Hopkins and Charles Haskell
North Burial Ground A Conversation with Stephen Hopkins and Charles Haskell time TBD
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
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Free Grounds Tour with Traci Picard
Free Grounds Tour with Traci Picard
North Burial Ground Free Grounds Tour with Traci Picard Meet at the bridge to Potter's Field
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MNH Homeschool Adventures: Spring Nature Walk
MNH Homeschool Adventures: Spring Nature Walk
Spring is a great time to explore the park as plants bloom and migrant animals return. Join us for a nature walk to discover all the park has to offer in this lovely season. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Rain plans will be Nature Discovery indoors at the museum, if needed. Homeschool Adventures are programs […]
MNH Homeschool Adventures: Spring Nature Walk
MNH Homeschool Adventures: Spring Nature Walk
Spring is a great time to explore the park as plants bloom and migrant animals return. Join us for a nature walk to discover all the park has to offer in this lovely season. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Rain plans will be Nature Discovery indoors at the museum, if needed. Homeschool Adventures are programs […]
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Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day at RWPBC
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day at RWPBC
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day Every Friday 10am-3:30pm Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented […]
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Discovery Tykes
Discovery Tykes
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, October through June, at 10:00am. Each session will contain age-appropriate stories, songs, poems and a craft related to the topic. Expose your preschool child […]
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day at RWPBC
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day at RWPBC
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day Every Friday 10am-3:30pm Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented […]
2 events,
Free Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener Information Kiosk @ RWPBC
Free Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener Information Kiosk @ RWPBC
Free Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener Information Kiosk on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Dates for dropping off samples at RWPBC 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 5/7, 5/21, 6/4, 6/18, 7/2, 7/16, 8/6, 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, & 10/15. Kiosk provides science-based gardening information to visitors. Soil testers will provide an […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
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Bird Walks
Bird Walks
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. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. All skill levels are welcome. Walks meet at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Program fee per […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium. Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 […]
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