Ladd Observatory will be open to the public on Monday nights, from 8pm to 10pm, beginning September 16th, 2024. The historic Ladd Observatory opened in 1891 under the direction of Prof. Winslow Upton. A regular program of transit observations and timekeeping was started in 1893. Prof. Charles Smiley, famous for his observations of solar eclipses, became director […]

Come learn about plants in Roger Williams Park while the museum is closed for renovations. All skill levels are welcome. Binoculars are not required but encouraged for animal sightings. Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk about a mile. Free walk begins at at 10:00am at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. […]

Pawtucket Farmers Market The Guild 461 Main St., Pawtucket Fridays, 4:30 - 7:30pm May 3 - December 27

Rocky Mountain High Experience®, A John Denver Christmas starring Rick Schuler, America’s Top John Denver Tribute, is an intimate experience that will take you back to the ’70s when John Denver’s music permeated the radio airways. Rick's enchanting holiday show features all your favorite Denver hits including “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” “Take […]

Is there anything more festive than a Field of Artisans holiday market at a Christmas tree farm?! . Join us for the season opener of Big John Leyden’s Tree Farm! Cut or Tag a Christmas Tree! Thousands of trees to choose from including Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir, Blue Spruce, Concolor Fir, etc. . So bundle […]

Planetarium Show Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm 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 Show Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm 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 […]