The Providence Children's MuseumProvidence Children’s Museum is an active place where kids and grown ups play and learn together. Our museum is located in Providence’s Jewelry District, it presents hands-on exhibit areas and lively programs, which are designed for children ages 1 to 11 that explore the arts, culture, history and science. Exhibits and programs, all based on the developmental needs of children, embrace a wide range of learning styles and forms of expression.
Our museum was incorporated in 1976 as a participatory learning center for children, their parents and teachers; later it opened to the public in 1977 in the Pitcher-Goff House in Pawtucket. Families and school children from communities throughout Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts were coming to visit the Museum.
In October 1997, the name changed to Providence Children’s Museum. The museum opened its new and much larger facility at a former factory building in Providence's historic Jewelry District. The property, at the juncture of Interstates 95 and 195, is easily accessible from all points in the state. The Providence Children’s Museum now is close to a range of family services, including Rhode Island Hospital/ Hasbro Children's Hospital. The site is within walking distance of the downtown business district and Providence's inner-city neighborhoods, facilitating relationships with traditionally underserved audiences. All you need is around you!
Operating HoursSeptember - March:
Tuesday to Sunday - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
and on Monday holidays and the third Friday evening of each month for "MetLife Family Friday - Free at Five!"
April - Labor Day:
The Museum is open 7 days - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
and every Friday evening in June, July and August for "MetLife Family Friday - Free at Five!"
Entrance FeeAdmission is $6.50 per person
(free for chidren under the age of 12 months).
DirectionsTraveling North to Providence:
Take 95 North to Exit 18 (Thurbers Ave.) and turn right onto Eddy St. Continue straight on Eddy St. until it intersects with Point St. Turn left onto Point St. and right onto Hospital St. to Museum.
Traveling South to Providence:
Take 95 South to Exit 19 (Eddy St.) and turn right. Go straight on Eddy St. through one set of lights. Turn left onto South St. to Museum.
Traveling West to Providence:
Take195 West to Exit 2 (South Main St.) and take the first left onto James St. Turn left onto South Water St. and continue under the highway. Turn right onto Point St. and cross the Point Street Bridge. Continue straight through two intersections. Turn right onto Hospital St. to Museum.
Providence Children's Museum has free parking.
RIPTA Bus: Take No. 1 or 3 from Kennedy Plaza to Eddy St. and walk two short blocks to the Museum.
100 South Street, Providence,
Rhode Island, 02903
Phone: (401) 273-5437
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