Museum of Natural History Anniversary Celebration: 130 Years of Curiosity and Discovery

Schedule

Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

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Museum of Natural History and Planetarium | Providence, RI

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Join the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park on Saturday, June 6th as we celebrate 130 years as the “People’s University.” The Museum invites you to be part of this milestone celebration-share your stories, add to our community Memory Wall and enjoy hands-on activities that highlight generations of learning and connection.
Celebrate the Museum’s past, present and future as a place where people of all ages explore, learn and connect. For more information visit: https://www.providenceri.gov/mnh-anniversary-2026/
130th Anniversary Activities | Saturday, June 6
10am–4pm | Memory Wall and Activities
Cost: Free with Museum admission
11am, 12pm, 1pm | Archive Tour | Advance Reservation
Audience: General (children must be age 12+)
Cost: $5 (includes Museum admission)
2pm | Our Place in Space Planetarium show
Audience: General (children must be age 4+)
Cost: $5 (includes Museum admission) | Museum Members Free | Free first Saturday for Providence residents with proof of residency. Providence residents can reserve planetarium show tickets in person. Tickets are subject to availability at the time of reservation
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Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Museum of Natural History, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02905, United States

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