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Tot Tuesdays at RWPBC!
Tot Tuesdays at RWPBC!
Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring? Water, snacks, and a lunch if you want […]
1 event,
Tot Tuesdays at RWPBC
Tot Tuesdays at RWPBC
Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring? Water, snacks, and a lunch if you want […]
1 event,
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Join us for "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 tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart.” This series will run […]
5 events,
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 […]
Free Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener Information Kiosk
Free Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener Information Kiosk on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 11am-2pm! Dates for dropping off samples at RWPBC 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 assessment of the soil pH, […]
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Join us for "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 tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart.” This series will run […]
Plant Walk in Roger Williams Park
Plant Walk in Roger Williams Park
Join us for a walk around Roger Williams Park and learn about the various flowering trees, shrubs and herbs of the season. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Binoculars are not required, but encouraged for animal sightings. Recommended for all ages. Walks meet at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Program fee per session: $3 […]
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 […]
3 events,
Bird Walk in Roger Williams Park
Bird Walk in Roger Williams Park
Join us for a bird walk in Roger Williams Park. 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 session: $3 per person/free for museum members. Pets and strollers are not permitted. Pre-registration required.
Archibald and Angell Market
Archibald and Angell Market
The Archibald and Angell Market is a celebration of North Burial Ground’s earliest history when the burial ground served many purposes including farming and farm stands. Both the Archibald and Angell families had economic interests in the land that would become North Burial Ground, so we named our market after them! We’re hosting an artisan’s […]
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 […]
0 events,
1 event,
Tot Tuesdays at RWPBC
Tot Tuesdays at RWPBC
Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring? Water, snacks, and a lunch if you want […]
1 event,
Wee Wednesdays at RWPBC
Wee Wednesdays at RWPBC
Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring? Water, snacks, and a lunch if you want […]
1 event,
NBG Presents: Annalisa Heppner
NBG Presents: Annalisa Heppner
NBG Director will share her reflections on one year at NBG, talk about upcoming programming, and talk about the future of NBG! A Virtual presentation on MS Teams. All NBG Presents presentations are free!
2 events,
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Join us for "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 tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart.” This series will run […]
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 at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium! Each session will contain age-appropriate stories, songs, poems and a craft related to the topic. Expose your preschool child to science and culture in […]
2 events,
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Join us for "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 tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart.” This series will run […]
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 […]
1 event,
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,
Museum closed
The Museum and Planetarium are closed. Online Ticketing for Museum Admission and Planetarium Show
1 event,
Tot Tuesdays at RWPBC
Tot Tuesdays at RWPBC
Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring? Water, snacks, and a lunch if you want […]
3 events,
Wee Wednesdays at RWPBC
Wee Wednesdays at RWPBC
Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring? Water, snacks, and a lunch if you want […]
Moonlight Walks at North Burial Ground
Moonlight Walks at North Burial Ground
Friday, September 9, 8pm-9pm Wednesday, October 12, 8pm-9pm. Explore the moonlit trails of North Burial Ground with the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Walk meets at the Rochambeau Gates. Please park on North Main Street. Program is free. Pets are not permitted. Please wear sturdy shoes.
4 events,
Museum closed
The Museum and Planetarium are closed. Online Ticketing for Museum Admission and Planetarium Show
Homeschool Adventures
Homeschool Adventures
Museum is closed to the public on Homeschool Adventure Days! Homeschool Adventures are family programs held at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium for local homeschool families. Homeschool programs include a special quest around the museum, hands-on activity tables led by museum staff and docents and a special workshop. The museum is closed to […]
1 event,
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Join us for "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 tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart.” This series will run […]
5 events,
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 […]
Free Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener Information Kiosk
Free Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener Information Kiosk on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 11am-2pm! Dates for dropping off samples at RWPBC 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 assessment of the soil pH, […]
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Join us for "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 tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart.” This series will run […]
Betsey Williams Cottage Open Houses
Betsey Williams Cottage Open Houses
Step back in time to explore the beautifully restored Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and home to Roger Williams’ great-great-great granddaughters, Betsey and Rhoda Williams. Upon her death in 1871, Betsey Williams bequeathed the cottage and 102 acres of surrounding farmland to the city of Providence, which became the foundation of Roger Williams Park. […]
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 […]
4 events,
Skulls from Near and Far
Skulls from Near and Far
Sunday, October 16, 10:30AM – 11:30AM Monday, October 17, 10:30AM – 11:30AM No better month than October to come learn about the spookiest of bones…skulls! In this family program we will cover some of the easily observed differences in skull morphology which separate different groups, and learn identification tips for the mammals most commonly found […]
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 […]
Mausoleum Hill Sessions featuring Dave Alves, Stev Delmonico and Vudu Sister
Mausoleum Hill Sessions featuring Dave Alves, Stev Delmonico and Vudu Sister
The North Burial Ground and local musicians are teaming up to bring the perfect October happening for you! Get ready to immerse yourself in history, culture, & ambiance as we bring you Providence original music amongst the graves of the North Burial Ground! Bring your own picnic, park on Main Street, and as you enter […]
Mausoleum Hill Sessions
Mausoleum Hill Sessions
Our first musical performance in the cemetery with original music by Stev Delmonico (The Quahogs), Keith J.G McCurdy (Vudu Sister), and featuring David Alves. Tickets are $15 dollars
1 event,
Skulls from Near and Far
Skulls from Near and Far
Sunday, October 16, 10:30AM – 11:30AM Monday, October 17, 10:30AM – 11:30AM No better month than October to come learn about the spookiest of bones…skulls! In this family program we will cover some of the easily observed differences in skull morphology which separate different groups, and learn identification tips for the mammals most commonly found […]
2 events,
Tot Tuesdays at RWPBC
Tot Tuesdays at RWPBC
Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring? Water, snacks, and a lunch if you want […]
3 events,
Wee Wednesdays at RWPBC
Wee Wednesdays at RWPBC
Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring? Water, snacks, and a lunch if you want […]
0 events,
1 event,
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Join us for "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 tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart.” This series will run […]
3 events,
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Yoga for Every Body at RWPBC
Join us for "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 tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart.” This series will run […]
Creepy, Crawly Family Fun Weekend
Creepy, Crawly Family Fun Weekend
Saturday, October 22, and Sunday, October 23, 10am-4pm Spooky fun crafts, Halloween museum quest, creature features and Halloween fun at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium! Free museum admission for costumed visitors. Special Creepy, Crawly Happenings 10am-4pm: Not-so-Spooky Family Fun Cost: Free with museum admission Eerie specimens from the museum’s vaults on display, skeleton […]
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,
Creepy, Crawly Family Fun Weekend
Creepy, Crawly Family Fun Weekend
Saturday, October 22, and Sunday, October 23, 10am-4pm Spooky fun crafts, Halloween museum quest, creature features and Halloween fun at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium! Free museum admission for costumed visitors. Special Creepy, Crawly Happenings 10am-4pm: Not-so-Spooky Family Fun Cost: Free with museum admission Eerie specimens from the museum’s vaults on display, skeleton […]
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,
Tot Tuesdays at RWPBC
Tot Tuesdays at RWPBC
Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring? Water, snacks, and a lunch if you want […]
2 events,
Wee Wednesdays at RWPBC
Wee Wednesdays at RWPBC
Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring? Water, snacks, and a lunch if you want […]
0 events,
1 event,
Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick at RWPBC
Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick at RWPBC
Join us for "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 tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart.” This series will run […]
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Halloween “Ghost” Tour
See the residents of North Burial Ground come alive to tell their stories through first person narratives by local performers, historians, and community members. All our "ghosts" are some of NBG's most interesting stories and characters, and it's not too spooky at all! ACTUAL TIME TO BE DETERMINED
Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick at RWPBC
Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick at RWPBC
Join us for "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 tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart.” This series will run […]
HALLOWEEN @ RWPBC
HALLOWEEN @ RWPBC
Saturday, October 29th, 10am-4pm Come to RWPBC for daytime family friendly Halloween fun! Purchase timed admission tickets today! Pack a picnic and enjoy the fall air outside or warm up in the toasty greenhouses! Come dressed in a Plant Inspired Costume to participate in our Costume Contest! (Rules/Prizes Below!) Halloween themed crafts available for the […]
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 […]
1 event,
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 […]
0 events,
1 event,
Tot Tuesdays at RWPBC
Tot Tuesdays at RWPBC
Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring? Water, snacks, and a lunch if you want […]
2 events,
Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with Rhode Island Latino Arts, The Haffenreffer Museum, and North Burial Ground. ACTUAL TIME TO BE DETERMINED
Wee Wednesdays at RWPBC
Wee Wednesdays at RWPBC
Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring? Water, snacks, and a lunch if you want […]
3 events,
Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick at RWPBC
Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick at RWPBC
Join us for "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 tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart.” This series will run […]
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day at RWPBC
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day at RWPBC
Every Friday from 10:00am - 3:30pm Come mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, watercolors, and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Visit http://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more […]
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 at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium! Each session will contain age-appropriate stories, songs, poems and a craft related to the topic. Expose your preschool child to science and culture in […]
6 events,
1st Saturday’s Free for PVD Residents at RWPBC!
Free RWPBC Admission for PVD Residents! The City of Providence and Roger Williams Park Botanical Center are happy to offer residents of Providence free admission at RWPBC on the first Saturday of the month! Please reserve admission on our website and bring proof of Providence residency. Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence […]
Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick at RWPBC
Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick at RWPBC
Join us for "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 tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart.” This series will run […]
Plant Walk in Roger Williams Park
Plant Walk in Roger Williams Park
Join us for a walk around Roger Williams Park and learn about the various flowering trees, shrubs and herbs of the season. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Binoculars are not required, but encouraged for animal sightings. Recommended for all ages. Walks meet at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Program fee per session: $3 […]
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