Jan 15 - 17 2022
James Webb Space Telescope Celebration

James Webb Space Telescope Celebration

Presented by Museum of Natural History and Planetarium at Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

Saturday, January 15 – Monday, January 17, 2022
https://www.providenceri.gov/rwpmuseum-jwst-celebration/
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the largest, most powerful, and complex space telescope ever built. Learn about this amazing space-based telescope with hands-on activities, planetarium shows and more at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park at 1000 Elmwood Ave. Providence, RI 02907

10am-4pm:  JWST Family Fun – crafts, activities and special quest
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Museum admission (does not include the Planetarium) is $2/ Museum Members Free/Free for children under age 4

2pm: Cosmic Origins Spectrograph Fulldome Planetarium Show
Discover spectroscopy, the science of light, and learn how scientists study the Universe by deciphering clues hidden in light arriving from distant objects. Please note: This fulldome planetarium show DOES NOT include a brief tour of the night sky using the planetarium’s Zeiss star projector.
Cost: Planetarium show ticket (includes Museum admission) is $5/Museum Members Free/Children MUST be age 4 and older. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased ONLINE.

Admission Info

Museum admission (does not include the Planetarium) is $2/ Museum Members Free/Free for children under age 4.

Planetarium show ticket (includes Museum admission) is $5/Museum Members Free/Children MUST be age 4 and older. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased ONLINE.

Phone: 401-680-7221

Email: mnhinfo@providenceri.gov

Dates & Times

2022/01/15 - 2022/01/17

Location Info

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

Roger Williams Park, Providence, RI 02907

Parking Info

Free, on-site parking.