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Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA

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Detailed Information

Place Types Museum
Address 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA
Coordinate 41.786836,-71.413225
Website http://www.providenceri.gov/museum
Rating 4.3
Compound Code QHPP+PP Providence, RI, USA

Openning hours

Monday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

Reviews

Bethanie Fernandes (03/14/2021)

This would have been at least 4 stars. However, they have NO SAFETY FEATURES for those with disabilities or lack of ability. The front steps are steep with NO hand rails. I was informed that my father could NOT use the elevator because the person at the front desk could NOT leave their position to do that. NO HANDICAPPED ACCESS WHATSOEVER and excuses when you need it. Do not bring an elderly relative for you cannot get them anywhere EXCEPT forcing them up the most dangerous stairs on earth aside from south America. Just a total loss. He spent THE ENTIRE time wondering if he could get up and down. What a waste. I thought that this was supposed to be handicap FRIENDLY. Save your time with those that cannot access, for roger Williams museum could care less if you access it or not. Maybe pull the funding until they update. And they just tried to apologize. Did they MISS THE PART WHERE THE MUSEUM STAFF *WOULD NOT* LEAVE THEIR POST YO ASSIST US???!!!! No, I say pull public funding until they allow access to THE PUBLIC.n.

Ahmed Saeed (11/19/2020)

Roger Williams Park Museum of Natural History and Planetarium is a natural history museum and planetarium within Roger Williams Park in Providence, Rhode Island. The park and museum are named after Roger Williams, the founder of Providence, Rhode Island, and are located on land donated by Williams family. The museum is part of the Providence Parks. It was founded in 1896. The building was designed in late 1893 by Martin & Hall, and construction began the following year. in 1914-15 a northern wing was added, also to the designs of Martin & Hall. The Cormack Planetarium offers regular showings and the Natural History Museum contains a vast array of scientific specimens.

Nick (09/06/2020)

The museum could be so much more! Located right across from the amazing Roger Williams Zoo, the building and exhibits are in sore need of renovation. Investment by the City and State could turn this great turn of the century facility into a true gem for locals and visitors alike.