City of Providence Museum of Natural History and Planetarium - City of Providence Skip To Menu Skip To Content Skip To Accessibility Options Skip To Language Options Tools Hide Images Highlight Links Reading Mask Reading Bar Grayscale High Contrast Invert Colors Dyslexic Friendly Stop All Videos Text: Language Translation Arabic Chinese Hatian Creole Khmer Portuguese Spanish Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Roger Williams Park Plan Your Visit Public Programs Education Programs Membership Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907 Get Directions Buy Tickets Membership Exhibits Planetarium Spring Hours Museum open daily 10am – 4pm Museum closes at 1pm on April 6 for Drawing Wild Learn about April Vacation Earth Celebration : Saturday, April 18 – Friday, April 24. Reserve your tickets for Concerts Under the Stars: Spring Series! on April 23, April 29 and June 18. Discover World Migratory Bird Days : May 9-10. Planetarium shows Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm. Planetarium show tickets are recommended to be reserved online, including for Museum Members . Availability is limited. mnhinfo@providenceri.gov 401.680.7221 Facebook Icon Instragram Icon 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. Learn More About the Museum Membership 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. Join Today Volunteer Have fun while helping the Museum fulfill its mission. Volunteer opportunities are available. Lend a Hand Visit Come enjoy the Museum, discover the exciting exhibits and learn. Fun for all ages, open year-round. Discover Upcoming Events April 23 @ 6:30 pm Concerts Under the Stars: Spring Series at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium View More April 24 @ 10:00 am April Vacation Earth Celebration at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium View More April 29 @ 6:30 pm Concerts Under the Stars: Spring Series at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium View More May 1 @ 10:00 am Discovery Tykes at the Museum of Natural History View More May 4 Museum closes at 1pm for Drawing Wild View More May 4 Museum closes at 1pm for Drawing Wild View More View Full Calendar Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02709 Get Directions mnhinfo@providenceri.gov 401.680.7221 Facebook Icon Instragram Icon