Saturday, January 17, through Monday, January 19
From majestic mountains to the deepest canyons, Earth’s stories are written in its rocks. Learn how to uncover these stories in stone with family fun activities, planetarium shows and more at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park during Geology Rocks weekend.
Special Geology Rocks Happenings | January 17-19
10am – 4pm | Geology Rocks Family Fun
Enjoy a special geology quest, rock cycle puzzles, fun crafts, and other hands-on activities.
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Museum admission (does not include the Planetarium) is $2/ Museum Members Free/Free for children under age 4
12:30pm– 1:30pm | Paper Mountains
Why do some maps have squiggly lines? Build your own paper mountain to boost 3D visualization skills and become an expert at reading topographic maps!
Cost: Free with museum admission
1pm and 2pm: Cosmic Collisions Planetarium Show
Take a thrilling trip through space and time, well beyond the calm face of the night sky, to explore cosmic collisions, hypersonic impacts that drive the dynamic and continuing evolution of the universe. Show produced by the American Museum of Natural History.
Cost: Planetarium show ticket (includes museum admission) is $5/ Museum Members Free.
Important Planetarium Show Attendance Information:
Everyone attending the planetarium show needs a ticket.
Children must be age 4 or older; those 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in.
No late entry permitted once the show starts.
Tickets must be purchased online, including by Museum Members. Please select and confirm your selection carefully.