Spooky stories, haunted museum vault tours (additional admission applies), creature features, mystery guests and a trick-or-treat bag full of Halloween fun! Discover the creepy and crawly things that make Halloween special with spooky activities and Museum creature features. Visitors receive a complimentary treat bag and treats in exhibit halls. Free Museum and Planetarium admission for costumed visitors.
Weekend Events include:
Historic Tour of Williams Family Cemetery in Roger Williams Park (Saturday, October 26, 1:00pm-2:30pm)
Cost: $3.00, Children under age 7 are not permitted.
Find out who is buried here and the meaning of the symbols carved on their ornate gravestones.
Tales from the Haunted Vaults! Museum Vault Tours
(Saturday, October 26 - Sunday, October 27, at 1:00pm & 3:00pm)
Cost: $5.00. Children under age 4 are not permitted. (Space limited! First come, first served)
Come join us for a tour of the Museum's underworld - the basement vaults. If you are tantalized by what you have seen on exhibit, come visit the 98% you have not seen. See bats, mini-beasts, vultures, spiders, and more… many have never been on public view! Do not miss this rare chance to explore the collections in storage in this the behind-the-scenes, underground tour!
Fall Sky Views Planetarium Show
(Saturday, October 26 - Sunday, October 27, at 2:00pm)
Cost: Free admission for costumed visitors or $3.00 (includes Museum Admission Fee), Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium.
Discover the patterns of stars visible in the night sky and what you might see tonight from your own backyard.
Creepy Crawly Family Fun Activities
(Saturday, October 26 - Sunday, October 27, 12:00pm-3:00pm)
Cost: Free with museum admission.
Spooky fun crafts and activities for the whole family to enjoy!
Museum Admission is $2, free for children under age 4. Planetarium Admission (includes Museum admission) is $3.00, Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. The Museum of Natural History is open daily 10:00am - 4:00pm, year round. Last admission is at 3:30pm. The Museum of Natural History is wheelchair accessible.