Please join us for the Homeschool Family Programs held at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park for local homeschool families. Each session will consist of an exciting planetarium show or an engaging, hands-on family workshop based on the month’s theme and a special quest to enhance your museum experience. These are family programs and not drop off classes.
The Homeschool Family Program is designed for children ages 6 – 12 years old WITH parent/guardian. There are TWO sessions to choose from, 10am -11am OR 1pm-2pm. These are duplicate sessions, so please choose the ONE that works best for your family. Once a program has begun, late entries will not be permitted. Please note: There are no activity tables in the museum during Homeschool Programs.
Program Fee with Workshop or Planetarium Show: $7 per person; ALL children and adults must be registered. Adults must be in attendance with children at the workshop/planetarium show. All attendees in the workshop/planetarium show must be age 4 and over. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the workshop or planetarium.
Pre-registration required. Walk-in registrations on the day of the program are not accepted.
Friday, March 20
Family Workshop: 10am-11am OR 1pm-2pm (Please choose 1)
Colorful Weaving Adventures
Join Rhode Island weaver Jaimee Veronneau Roberts for a hands-on exploration of weaving inspired by traditional handwoven items from the Marshall Islands. Examine textile samples, learn essential weaving terminology and recreate sections using fundamental weaving structures. Work with vibrant, tropical color palettes, bringing a sense of island warmth to March through fiber and craft. These are family programs and not drop off classes.
Thursday, April 9
Planetarium Show: 10am-11am OR 1pm-2pm (Please choose 1)
Awesome Astronomy
Have you ever wondered what you are looking at when you gaze upon the stars? Explore astronomy and how and why stars have fascinated people from the beginning of time. View the Spring Sky Views planetarium show and become familiar with seasonal constellations visible tonight! These are family programs and not drop off classes.
Museum of Natural History & Planetarium
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02709
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