Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

You will have the opportunity to discover, or rediscover, the fascinating collections during this private program exploring the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park. Bring a small easel or chair and your drawing or painting materials, and choose your subject from the collections of birds, bears, lions, and Oceanic artifacts. Museum [...]

From majestic mountains to the deepest canyons, the Earth’s stories are locked within 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. Special Geology Rocks Happenings 10am-4pm: Geology Rocks Family Fun Activities include a [...]

Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium.  Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 [...]

From majestic mountains to the deepest canyons, the Earth’s stories are locked within 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. Special Geology Rocks Happenings 10am-4pm: Geology Rocks Family Fun Activities include a [...]

Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium.  Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 [...]

From majestic mountains to the deepest canyons, the Earth’s stories are locked within 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. Special Geology Rocks Happenings 10am-4pm: Geology Rocks Family Fun Activities include a [...]

Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium.  Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 [...]

Skulls from Near and Far Sunday, January 26, 11:00am-12:00pm Monday, January 27, 11:00am-12:00pm Have you ever come across an animal skull in the woods and wondered what it was? Would you like to learn more about the anatomy of animal skulls and how to identify them? Then come to the Museum of Natural History and [...]

Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium.  Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 [...]

Skulls from Near and Far Sunday, January 26, 11:00am-12:00pm Monday, January 27, 11:00am-12:00pm Have you ever come across an animal skull in the woods and wondered what it was? Would you like to learn more about the anatomy of animal skulls and how to identify them? Then come to the Museum of Natural History and [...]

Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the Planetarium.  Planetarium Information Show lasts approximately 30 [...]

Join us as we brave the winter temps in search of some feathered friends in Roger Williams Park. Some possible sightings include woodpeckers, chickadees, finches and hawks. We will pay special attention to the ponds where wintering waterfowl can provide unexpected species. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. Walks meet [...]