Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
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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 ... view more »

LOCATION

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907

Accessibility Information

  • Accessible Parking

    Accessible Parking

  • Accessible Restrooms

    Accessible Restrooms

  • All Gender Restrooms

    All Gender Restrooms

  • Changing Stations

    Changing Stations

  • Family Restrooms

    Family Restrooms

  • Wheelchair Access

    Wheelchair Access

    Small lift available; unable to accommodate oversized wheelchairs.

PARKING INFO

Free, on-site parking.

PUBLIC HOURS

Museum is open daily from 10am-4pm, last admission at 3:30pm. Planetarium shows are at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. Use the online ticketing system to purchase admissions and planetarium show tickets. Learn about our SUNsational Eclipse Family Fun Days April 6th through 7th and the Eclipse Watch Party on April 8th.

PUBLIC ADMISSION FEES

Museum admission (does not include the planetarium) is $2/ Museum Members Free/Free for children under age 4
Free Museum Admission first Saturdays of the month for City of Providence residents. Please bring proof of Providence residency.

Planetarium Show:  $5/Museum Members Free
Planetarium show tickets must be purchased ONLINE. Choose carefully and then confirm your selection, as all selections/sales are final.
Free Planetarium show ticket first Saturdays of the month for City of Providence residents. Please bring proof of Providence residency. MUST RESERVE ONLINE.