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Providence Children's Museum
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Providence Children's Museum

100 South Street, Providence, RI 02903
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About

Providence Children's Museum centers its work on the belief that play is how children make sense of the world. Permanent exhibits span sensory water play, block building, nature exploration, design thinking, and physical movement, giving children multiple pathways into hands-on learning. The museum dedicates a significant portion of its operating budget to providing free or reduced admission to families with limited means, including partnership programs with schools, libraries, and community organizations. Its inclusive access programs reflect a mission that treats equitable participation as a core value rather than an afterthought.

Subject Areas

🔬 Science🌿 Nature & Environment🔧 Making & Tinkering🎨 Art

Best For

👶 Early Childhood (0–5)🎒 Elementary (6–10)👨‍👩‍👧 Families

Hours of Operation

Mon9:30 AM4:30 PM
Tue9:30 AM4:30 PM
Wed9:30 AM4:30 PM
Thu9:30 AM4:30 PM
Fri9:30 AM4:30 PM
Sat9:30 AM4:30 PM
Sun9:30 AM4:30 PM

Open 7 days a week. Timed-entry reservations required; limited walk-up tickets may be available.

Hours change seasonally — verify before visiting.

Admission

Paid admission

Timed-entry tickets required. Member admission free. Reduced and free admission programs available — see website.

✓ Membership available

ACM

ACM Reciprocal Network

The Association of Children's Museums Reciprocal Network allows members of participating children's museums to receive free or reduced admission at other network museums.

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