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1000x665GirlsPinwheel

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play
every
day

At the Providence Children’s Museum, play, creativity, and exploration are what we do, we are the champions of play! Come play at the Providence Children’s Museum today.

PinkdotstopWide

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Fun is everywhere

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Hours and Tickets

Open Daily
9:30am – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 4:30pm

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Summer of PLAY

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Become a Member

Enjoy unlimited admission all year long, discounts on birthday parties, and more!

PinkdotExhibit

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Exhibits

Innovation Lab

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Innovation Lab

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Water Ways

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LittleWoods

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ThinkSpace

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Innovation Lab

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Water Ways

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LittleWoods

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ThinkSpace

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Coming to
Rhode Island

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Children’s Garden

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Maker Studio

Kids playing at Play Power

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Play Power

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Coming to
Rhode Island

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Children’s Garden

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Maker Studio

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Play Power

december, 2024

About Us

Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning for all through play, creativity, and exploration.

Hours and Admissions

Open 7 Days a Week

9:30am to 12:30pm and
1:30pm or 4:30pm

Reservations are available online. Reserve your tickets now, or purchase walk-up tickets when you arrive.

Masks are optional for most activities at PCM.

TICKETS

Group Visits

Providence Children's Museum is the ideal place for school field trips, camp outings, homeschool and community group trips and Scout excursions.

For Families

We’ve collected an extensive resource of creative activities that will engage kids and their caregivers wherever you may be.

About Play

While society often overlooks and undervalues play, we are here to celebrate and elevate it. Because we know play isn’t frivolous. It’s foundational.

TICKETS

PCM Lesson Plans

Check out our library of lesson plans for teachers and families. PCM has created a variety of lesson plans for teachers by teachers for children pre-k through early elementary.

Become a Partner

PCM has brought the magic of learning to life for over 40 years. As a trusted resource for families and children in southern New England, PCM is an anchor in our community.

DONATE

Become a Partner

PCM has brought the magic of learning to life for over 40 years. As a trusted resource for families and children in southern New England, PCM is an anchor in our community.

DONATE

More than a Museum

PCM is committed to serving the children of southern New England – regardless of their financial ability. 40% of the Museum’s budget is dedicated to welcoming one-third of the Museum’s total audience free of charge or at greatly reduced rates through a variety of outreach programs.

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