Museum of Natural History & Planetarium
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
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Summer Hours
Museum open daily 9:30am – 3:30pm
Planetarium shows daily at 1pm
Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online.
Learn about Ocean State Family Fun Shell-ebration in August.
September Hours
Museum open daily 10am – 4pm
Planetarium shows Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm
mnhinfo@providenceri.gov
401.680.7221
WELCOME TO THE “PEOPLE’S UNIVERSITY,” ROGER WILLIAMS PARK, PROVIDENCE, RI
FOUNDED: JUNE 1896
Our mission is to steward and interpret natural and cultural collections through exhibits, education and research to inspire people of all ages and cultures to enjoy the natural world, in order to better understand themselves and the world. The Museum of Natural History is Rhode Island’s only natural history museum and is home to the state’s only public planetarium. For more than a century the museum has served as a unique educational, scientific and cultural resource by offering exciting exhibits and programming that provide ways for children and families to learn about our world and its people.
Support the Museum of Natural History & Planetarium and get a year of FREE admission during open public hours as well as discounts to events, workshops, and more. Membership levels start at just $20.
Have fun while helping the Museum fulfill its mission. Volunteer opportunities are available.
Come enjoy the Museum, discover the exciting exhibits, and learn. Fun for all ages, open year-round.
Museum of Natural History & Planetarium
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02709
Get Directions
mnhinfo@providenceri.gov
401.680.7221
