Birding in the Collections Sunday, January 23, 10:00am-11:00am Monday, January 24, 10:00am-11:00am Can’t wait until spring to see wood warblers and tanagers? Curious to learn about bird families from distant lands? Join us as we peruse the Museum's collection of over 5500 bird specimens. From tropical Sword-billed Hummingbirds to extinct Passenger Pigeons, you can view the wonders of the avian world up close and without the need of your binoculars. Vaults are only accessible by stairs. Other Lifelong Learners Programs:…

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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, planetarium show…

Birding in the Collections Sunday, January 23, 10:00am-11:00am Monday, January 24, 10:00am-11:00am Can’t wait until spring to see wood warblers and tanagers? Curious to learn about bird families from distant lands? Join us as we peruse the Museum's collection of over 5500 bird specimens. From tropical Sword-billed Hummingbirds to extinct Passenger Pigeons, you can view the wonders of the avian world up close and without the need of your binoculars. Vaults are only accessible by stairs. Other Lifelong Learners Programs:…

Museum: From Top to Bottom Tuesday, January 25, 10:00am-12:00pm Explore the museum’s archives and collection storage vaults with docent Mike McGinity to learn about the museum and its collections. Archives and vaults are only accessible by stairs. Other Lifelong Learners Programs: Birding in the Collections Sunday, January 23, 10:00am-11:00am Monday, January 24, 10:00am-11:00am Can’t wait until spring to see wood warblers and tanagers? Curious to learn about bird families from distant lands? Join us as we peruse the Museum's collection…

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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, 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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, 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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, planetarium show…

Sunday, January 9, 9:00am-10:00am Sunday, February  6, 10:00am-11:00am Sunday, March 6, 10:00am-11:00am Join us as we brave the winter temps in search of some feathered friends in Roger Williams Park. Some possible sightings include woodpeckers, chickadees, finches and hawks. We will pay special attention to the ponds where wintering waterfowl can provide unexpected species. 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.…

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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, 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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, 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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, planetarium show…

Saturday, February 19, 10:00am-11:00am Saturday, March 19, 10:00am-11:00am Learn about the plant ecology of Roger Williams Park as we explore to see which blooms have broken through the snow. Binoculars are not required, but encouraged for animal sightings. Walks meet at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Recommended for all ages. Program fee per session: $3 per person/free for museum members. Pets and strollers are not permitted. Appropriate face coverings will be worn while indoors. Pre-registration required.

Saturday, February 19 - Friday, February 25, 2021 Experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium throughout February vacation week. Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus during this week of family fun! Special STEM Week Happenings: 10am-4pm: STEM Family Fun Activities include: physics experiments with balance and motion, explore concepts of flight, test your engineering skill with a building challenge and special STEM museum quest.…

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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, planetarium show…

Saturday, February 19 - Friday, February 25, 2021 Experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium throughout February vacation week. Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus during this week of family fun! Special STEM Week Happenings: 10am-4pm: STEM Family Fun Activities include: physics experiments with balance and motion, explore concepts of flight, test your engineering skill with a building challenge and special STEM museum quest.…

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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, planetarium show…

Saturday, February 19 - Friday, February 25, 2021 Experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium throughout February vacation week. Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus during this week of family fun! Special STEM Week Happenings: 10am-4pm: STEM Family Fun Activities include: physics experiments with balance and motion, explore concepts of flight, test your engineering skill with a building challenge and special STEM museum quest.…

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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, planetarium show…

Saturday, February 19 - Friday, February 25, 2021 Experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium throughout February vacation week. Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus during this week of family fun! Special STEM Week Happenings: 10am-4pm: STEM Family Fun Activities include: physics experiments with balance and motion, explore concepts of flight, test your engineering skill with a building challenge and special STEM museum quest.…

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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, planetarium show…

Saturday, February 19 - Friday, February 25, 2021 Experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium throughout February vacation week. Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus during this week of family fun! Special STEM Week Happenings: 10am-4pm: STEM Family Fun Activities include: physics experiments with balance and motion, explore concepts of flight, test your engineering skill with a building challenge and special STEM museum quest.…

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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, planetarium show…

Saturday, February 19 - Friday, February 25, 2021 Experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium throughout February vacation week. Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus during this week of family fun! Special STEM Week Happenings: 10am-4pm: STEM Family Fun Activities include: physics experiments with balance and motion, explore concepts of flight, test your engineering skill with a building challenge and special STEM museum quest.…

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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, planetarium show…

Saturday, February 19 - Friday, February 25, 2021 Experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium throughout February vacation week. Science, technology, engineering and math are the focus during this week of family fun! Special STEM Week Happenings: 10am-4pm: STEM Family Fun Activities include: physics experiments with balance and motion, explore concepts of flight, test your engineering skill with a building challenge and special STEM museum quest.…

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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, planetarium show…

Intro to Rock Identification Saturday, Feb 26, 10:30am-11:30am Have you ever picked up a rock and wondered what it was? Join us at the Museum for a crash course on rock identification. We will start with a short presentation that will give an overview of Rhode Island’s geologic history as well as a primer on the basic minerals and rock types, followed by a hands-on segment where we will look at various rock specimens from the Museum’s collections. Other Special…

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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, 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 minutes. Planetarium show tickets MUST be purchased online. Planetarium show tickets do not include museum admission. Show offering subject to change. For safety reasons, planetarium show…

Sunday, January 9, 9:00am-10:00am Sunday, February  6, 10:00am-11:00am Sunday, March 6, 10:00am-11:00am Join us as we brave the winter temps in search of some feathered friends in Roger Williams Park. Some possible sightings include woodpeckers, chickadees, finches and hawks. We will pay special attention to the ponds where wintering waterfowl can provide unexpected species. 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.…

Art and Passion in the Museum: The Gifts of Guido Nincheri Tuesday, March 8, 10:00am-12:00pm Join docent Mike McGinity as we learn about the life and gift of Artist Guido Nincheri. Once called the Michelangelo of Canada, you will learn about his passions and life leading to a new discovery about a little known artist. Other Lifelong Learners Programs: Birding in the Collections Sunday, January 23, 10:00am-11:00am Monday, January 24, 10:00am-11:00am Can’t wait until spring to see wood warblers and…

Saturday, February 19, 10:00am-11:00am Saturday, March 19, 10:00am-11:00am Learn about the plant ecology of Roger Williams Park as we explore to see which blooms have broken through the snow. Binoculars are not required, but encouraged for animal sightings. Walks meet at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Recommended for all ages. Program fee per session: $3 per person/free for museum members. Pets and strollers are not permitted. Appropriate face coverings will be worn while indoors. Pre-registration required.

Skulls from Near and Far Sunday, March 20, 10:00am-11:00am Monday,  March 21, 10:00am-11:00am Have you ever struggled to identify a skull you found in the woods? Come to the Museum and learn the major features that distinguish mammal skulls, with particular attention paid to ones most commonly found in our area. After a brief presentation we will take a look at examples of the skulls we have discussed, as well as the more exotic specimens from the Museum collection, from…