City of Providence, RI

01/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/20/2026 14:54

Mission Space during February School Vacation at the Museum of Natural History

3…2…1… Blast off to the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams! Celebrate February School Vacation with Mission Space Week, an out-of-this-world experience for visitors of all ages. Explore the wonders of space through hands-on activities, interactive challenges, a special museum quest, and planetarium shows (additional fee) that bring the cosmos to life. Museum admission is $2 | Free for Museum Membersand children under age 4. Planetarium shows are $5 and include Museum admission - children must be age 4 or older to attend the planetarium show.

Daily Activities | Saturday, February 14 - Friday, February 20
10am-4pm | Mission Space Family Fun
Enjoy space-themed activities throughout the museum, including the planet detective challenge, hands-on craft and a special Mission Space museum quest.
Cost:Free with Museum admission.

12:30pm-1:30pm | Meteorite or Meteor-WRONG?
Is it a real space rock or a clever Earth look-alike? Examine rock samples, learn how scientists identify meteorites and test your skills to decide which rocks truly came from outer space-and which are meteor-WRONG!
Cost: Free with Museum admission

1pm & 2pm| Our Place in Space Planetarium Show
There's no place like home! Begin your journey on Earth and travel through our solar system and beyond. Explore the craters of Mercury, the storms of Neptune, and discover what makes Earth unique before venturing into nebulae and star clusters of the Milky Way galaxy.
Audience: General (children must be age 4+)
Cost: Planetarium show ticket (includes museum admission) is $5/ Museum Members Free.
Important Planetarium Show Attendance Information:
Everyone attending the planetarium show needs a ticket.
Children must be age 4 or older; those 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in, as doors close at showtime and will not reopen-no late entry is permitted for visitor safety once the show begins.
Tickets must be purchased online, including by Museum Members. Please select and confirm your selection carefully.

Select Saturday, February 14 - Friday, February 20 for Mission Space Online Ticketing

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