Museum Hours
Spring Hours:
Daily 10am-4pm
(last admission at 3:30pm)
The Museum is closed on the following holidays:
Easter Sunday
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Victory Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Thanksgiving Day and Day After
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day
Visit the Calendar of Events for more information about hours of operation.
Planetarium Shows
Spring Shows:
Saturday & Sunday at 2pm
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater which is only open during showtimes.
There are other offerings during certain Monday holidays and school vacation weeks.
Please note: Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the show start time to check-in for the Planetarium show.
Admission
Museum exhibits only admission
Nonmembers: $2 per person
Members: Free
Children age 3 and younger: Free
Planetarium Show & Museum exhibits
(Planetarium Show includes Museum Admission)
Nonmembers: $5 per person
Members: Free
Children must be age 4 or older to enter the Planetarium
Some special programs have a separate admission.
Planetarium show tickets must be purchased ONLINE.
Exhibits
There are 5 exhibit halls (2 levels) and a lobby exhibit.
Current Exhibits are:
- Circle of the Sea: Re-Visited and Re-Imagined
- Flight of the Dinosaurs: Origin of Birds
- James Webb Space Telescope: Uncovering the Hidden Universe
- Urban Wildlife: Nature at Your Doorstep
- Seismic Shifts: Earth through Time
- We are working on a new exhibit hall opening in 2025!
Learn more about current Exhibits
Questions
Take a look at our frequently asked questions to learn more before your visit.
Visiting on Vacation?
Check out area hotels and attractions in the Providence area.
Location
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Get Directions
Directions by car:
South on I-95
Take exit 17, Elmwood Avenue
Left at light
Second left into the park
Follow the signs to the museum and planetarium entrance
West on I-195
I-195 West to I-95 South
Take Exit 17, Elmwood Avenue
Left at light
Second left into the park
Follow the signs to the museum and planetarium entrance
North on I-95
Take Exit 16, Elmwood Avenue
Bear right
Left at light
Park entrance is half a block on right
Follow the signs to the museum and planetarium entrance
By Bus:
Bus 12 (Airport)
From Kennedy Plaza, Providence
To Kennedy Plaza, Providence
Bus 20 (Elmwood)
From Kennedy Plaza, Providence
To Kennedy Plaza, Providence
For More Information:
Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority
Museum of Natural History & Planetarium
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02709
Get Directions
mnhinfo@providenceri.gov
401.680.7221
