The myth that learning and fun can’t coexist is easily debunked when you consider all of the incredible places to visit around Providence!
Aquariums, music classes, and all manner of activities both indoors and outdoors ensure that kids have plenty to explore, with adults being equally as entertained. You won’t know where to start! Why not visit them all?
For an abundance of fun-filled learning opportunities, take a look at our blog on the 25 Educational and Fun Places for Kids in and around Providence. Who knows? It might just become your child’s new favorite pastime.
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1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
When visiting The Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, families will be stepping foot in New England’s largest glasshouse display garden.2
845 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI 02920, USA
MobileQuest STEM Center
The MobileQuest STEM Center, located in Cranston, combines education and entertainment into an “edutainment” experience. This is the go-to destination for kids' birthday parties, summer camps, scouting events, and much more!3
6640 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852, USA
Biomes Marine Biology Center
The Biomes Center, unique in New England, stands out as the region's premier private marine education facility, renowned for its highly interactive aquarium experience. Since its inception in 1989, it has dedicated itself to educating both children and adults about the marine life of Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.4
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.5
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!6
424 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Newport Mansions
The Newport Mansions, managed by The Preservation Society of Newport County, offer a journey through 250 years of American history, showcasing the evolution of architecture, art, and landscape design. As Rhode Island's leading cultural organization, the Society preserves and presents Newport's architectural treasures to the public.7
1401 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809, USA
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
If you've been wanting to visit a natural history museum that offers interactive exhibits exploring local habitats and wildlife found in the Ocean State and the Audubon Nature Shop, the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is the place to go.8
21 Towanda Dr, North Providence, RI 02911, USA
Snapology
Snapology offers LEGO-themed programs, classes, summer camps, and birthday parties in Providence and the surrounding areas.9
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.10
350 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02905, USA
Ocean State Kidz Club
Ocean State Kidz Club offers a comprehensive year-round program for 5th to 9th graders, aimed at helping them explore and develop new skills, gain confidence and responsibility, and improve physically.11
1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
When visiting The Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, families will be stepping foot in New England’s largest glasshouse display garden.12
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.13
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.14
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.15
251 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
The Providence Athenæum
The Providence Athenæum, a member-supported library on Benefit Street, has been a central part of Providence's cultural scene for nearly two centuries.16
583 3rd Beach Rd, Middletown, RI 02842, USA
Norman Bird Sanctuary
The Norman Bird Sanctuary stands as a beacon of nature conservation and environmental education.17
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.18
15 Clarkson St, Providence, RI 02908, USA
The Children’s Workshop
This nonprofit organization provides high-quality childcare and early childhood education with 5 locations in Rhode Island.19
52 Power St, Providence, RI 02906, USA
The John Brown House Museum
This is the perfect spot for families to indulge their curiosity and explore Rhode Island’s history!20
101 Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI 02809, USA
Blithewold
Blithewold is an American Garden Treasure. This 33-acre summer estate features grand views of Narragansett Bay and is nationally significant in American history as one of the most fully developed and authentic examples of the Country Place Era.21
63 Carriage Dr, Lincoln, RI 02865, USA
Rock-a-Baby
Rock-a-Baby introduces infants and toddlers, along with their grown-ups, to the world of music. This22
65 Pavilion Ave, Providence, RI 02905, USA
Inspiring Minds
Inspiring Minds is dedicated to helping students succeed in school and life. They connect students with community volunteers who understand the students' cultural, academic, and emotional needs. Their programs are designed to improve both academic skills and social-emotional well-being.23
70 Orchard Ave, Providence, RI 02906, USA
