Join the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, 2024, for family-friendly fun each day as we gear up for the FREE partial solar eclipse WATCH party on Monday, April 8.
SUNsational Eclipse Family Fun Days
Join the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, 2024, for family-friendly fun and special planetarium show at 2pm each day as we gear up for the partial solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Programming is free with Museum admission; Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online.
Eclipse Watch Party at the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park
On Monday, April 8, 2024, the Museum is hosting a FREE watch party for the partial solar eclipse. While Rhode Island is not in the path of totality, it’s close with 90% of the Sun being covered. The eclipse starts at 2:15pm and peaks at 3:30pm. Visit the Museum of Natural History for family-friendly fun and viewing party. Enjoy hands-on activities and more as we gear up for the main event. Each family visiting on April 8 will receive a FREE pair of eclipse viewing glasses, provided by the NASA Rhode Island Space Grant Consortium. This free community event includes FREE admission to the Museum on Monday, April 8.
Purchase admissions and tickets online!
Email: mnhinfo@providenceri.gov
2024/04/06 - 2024/04/08
Additional time info:
On April 8 RI’s partial eclipse begins at 2:15pm. Maximum eclipse occurs at 3:29pm EDT, and the last contact, when the Moon departs the upper limb of the Sun, is at 4:38pm EDT.
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Roger Williams Park, Providence, RI 02907
Free, on-site parking.