The Museum of Natural History is Rhode Island’s only natural history museum and home to the state’s only public planetarium. For more than a century the museum has served as a unique educational, scientific, and cultural resource by offering exciting exhibits and programming that provide ways for children and families to learn about our world and its people.
At a glance:
- Resource Type: After-school Programs, Community Learning Projects, Community Science, Education Materials & Resources, Field Trips, Professional Development, Public and/or Family Programs, Service-Learning Projects
- Audiences: Adults, College/University Students, Early Childhood/Pre-K Students, Elementary (K-Grade 5) Students, Families, High School (Grades 9-12) Students, Homeschools, Middle School (Grades 6-8) Students, Nonformal Educators, Parents, Public and/or Private Schools, Seniors, Special Needs, Teachers/Formal Educators, Youth Groups/Scouts
- Environmental Focus: Astronomy, Biodiversity, Climate Change/Weather, Endangered Species, Geology, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Outdoor Skills/Recreation, Plants/Trees/Forests, Sustainability
- Academic Focus: Career & Technical Education, Engineering, Language Arts/Literacy, Science, Technology
