The entire family will find these museums exciting and interesting, especially the children!
Both kids and adults alike will enjoy discovering history, and learning about different topics such as automobiles, art, animals, and much more! These locations offer an exciting and educational day for all to enjoy – don’t miss out!
From kids to adults, everyone will be enthralled by the endless learning opportunities on offer. Take a look at our selection of kid-friendly museums in & around Providence for a great family day out.Â
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100 South St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Providence Children’s Museum
The Providence Children's Museum stands as a beacon for the power of play, emphasizing its crucial role in character development and lifelong learning.2
1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
The Museum of Natural History is Rhode Island’s only natural history museum and is home to the state’s only public planetarium!3
42 S Main St, Woonsocket, RI 02895, USA
Museum of Work & Culture
The Museum of Work & Culture offers a deep dive into the immigrant experience in mill towns along the Blackstone River, focusing on the journey from Quebec to Woonsocket, Rhode Island.4
881 Main St, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA
Electromagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration
Electromagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration's mission is to foster a love and appreciation for history, science technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through interactive pinball exhibits.5
Audrain Building, 222 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Audrain Automobile Museum
The Audrain Automobile Museum, located in Newport, Rhode Island, offers a unique cultural experience since 2014.6
Manning Hall, 21 Prospect St, Providence, RI 02912, USA
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology- Brown University
Brown University's Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology inspires creative and critical thinking about culture by fostering an interdisciplinary understanding of the material world.7
475 Valley St, Providence, RI 02908, USA
Waterfire Providence
WaterFire Providence® is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization whose mission is to inspire Providence and its visitors by revitalizing the urban experience, fostering community engagement and creatively transforming the city by presenting WaterFire for all to enjoy.8
20 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
RISD Museum
The RISD Museum, associated with the Rhode Island School of Design, maintains a comprehensive collection of over 100,000 works spanning diverse cultures and historical periods.9
199 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906, USA
Lippitt House Museum
Lippitt House is Providence's premiere Victorian house museum. It was built in 1865, and it captures the brilliance of Victorian design and represents a time in Providence's industrial history.10
1 Colt Dr, Bristol, RI 02809, USA
Coggeshall Farm Museum
Coggeshall Farm Museum, set on 48 acres in Bristol, Rhode Island, offers a glimpse into 18th-century farm life.11
52 Power St, Providence, RI 02906, USA
