Spring Into Space This April Vacation

This April vacation (4/15 - 4/19) embark on a space journey at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park.

Whether it's checking out their newest exhibit Dynamic Galaxies: Our Place in the Universe or full dome planetrium shows, there's plenty of out of this world family fun to be had.

Full Dome Planetarium Shows

Astronaut Full Dome Planetarium Show - 1pm Daily
$3 (includes Museum admission)
The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? This planetarium show takes you from Earth into space ... and beyond! "Astronaut" is narrated by Ewan McGregor and produced by the National Space Centre.

Two Small Pieces of Glass Full Dome - 2pm Daily
$3 (includes Museum admission)
A little more than four hundred years ago, Galileo's simple adjustment to a child's spyglass revealed for the first time an infinite and perplexing universe to our eyes and imaginations. From the moons of Jupiter to the rings of Saturn and the structure of galaxies, this show explores how telescopes have helped us understand our place in space and how they continue to expand our understanding of the cosmos.

New Exhibit

Dynamic Galaxies: Our Place in the Universe
Looking beyond our cosmic neighborhood reveals that the distant Universe is filled with galaxies. Galaxies are vast collections of stars, gas, dust and dark matter held together by the gravity exerted by all these objects on each other. Galaxies come in a spectacular variety of sizes, shapes and patterns, from small assemblages of fewer than 1000 stars and no gas to giant systems with more than 10 trillion stars and even more dark matter. The beauty of galaxies' appearance is due to their dynamic nature. In this exhibit explore some of the properties of galaxies and what has been learned about the Universe from studying them.
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Museum Admission $2, free for children under age 4
Planetarium Admission (includes Museum admission) is $3.00
No one under age 4 is permitted in the planetarium.
Museum does not accept Credit/Debit Cards. Cash/Check only
Museum of Natural History is open daily 10:00am - 4:00pm
Last admission at 3:30pm
Museum of Natural History is wheelchair accessible