Museum Hours
Museum open daily 10am – 4pm, last admission 3:30pm. Museum closing at 1pm, last admission at 12:30pm on February 2, March 2, April 6 and May 4 for Drawing Wild.
The Museum is closed on the following holidays:
Easter Sunday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Fourth of July
Victory Day
Labor Day
Indigenous People’s 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
Winter Hours
Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm
Special show offerings February 14-20, 2026
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: Tickets are recommended to be reserved ONLINE, including for Museum Members. Children must be age 4 or older. Children must be supervised at all times.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in, as doors close at showtime and will not reopen—no late entry is permitted for visitor safety once the show begins.
Admission
Museum exhibits only admission
General Admission: $2 per person
Museum Members: Free
Children age 3 and younger: Free
Planetarium Show & Museum exhibits
(Planetarium Show includes Museum Admission)
General Admission: $5 per person
Museum Members: Free
Children must be age 4 or older to attend a planetarium show | Children ages 15 & under must be with an adult
Some special programs have a separate admission.
Planetarium show tickets are recommended to be reserved ONLINE. Availability is limited.
Exhibits
There are 5 exhibit halls (2 levels) and a lobby exhibit.
Current Exhibits are:
- Circle of the Sea: Re-Visited and Re-Imagined
- EGGSTRAVAGANZA: History and Science of Bird Eggs
- 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
When using navigation enter Museum of Natural History.
Get Directions
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
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401.680.7221
