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Stay up-to-date with the exciting happenings at Providence Children’s Museum! Our museum is always buzzing with new exhibits, programs, and events designed to inspire young minds. From interactive displays to special guest appearances, we’re making headlines with hands-on learning experiences that engage children and families. Check out our latest news stories, media coverage, and highlights from our community outreach programs.
2025
“State awards $2 million in placemaking initiative grants” https://pbn.com/state-awards-2m-in-placemaking-initiative-grants-to-26-municipalities-and-nonprofits/
“Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Announce $2 Million in Placemaking Initiative Awards to Support Statewide Outdoor and Public Space Capital Improvement Projects & Events” https://commerceri.com/governor-mckee-and-rhode-island-commerce-announce-2-million-in-placemaking-initiative-awards-to-support-statewide-outdoor-and-public-space-capital-improvement-projects-events/
“6 Fun-Filled Places in Rhode Island To Take Restless Kids (That Parents Will Love, Too)” https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/rhode-island/fun-filled-places-in-state-for-restless-kids-ri
“What’s Happening: Winter at the Providence Children’s Museum” https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/whats-happening/whats-happening-winter-at-the-providence-childrens-museum/
“Providence Children’s Museum to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Interactive Play “MLK: Amazing Grace”” https://www.rimonthly.com/mlk-amazing-grace-providence-childrens-museum/?fref=8a5fc9e7-edcb-4a4a-901d-ee22aaf69fed&em=Y2hyaXNAaGV5cmhvZHkuY29t&utm_campaign=The+401+1.20.25
2024
“Providence families enjoy ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ celebration” https://youtu.be/lAVuoj36JGg?feature=shared
“How to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Southern New England” https://www.wpri.com/dont-miss/2025-new-years-eve-events-around-southern-new-england/
“When kids take over the press conference” https://www.eastbayri.com/stories/when-kids-take-over-the-press-conference,127655
“All the fun things to explore at the Providence Children’s Museum” https://turnto10.com/studio10/all-the-fun-things-to-explore-at-the-providence-childrens-museum
“The kids have a say in this election at the Providence Children’s Museum” https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/kids-have-say-election-providence-childrens-museum
“The kids have a say in this election at the Providence Children’s Museum” https://www.aol.com/kids-election-providence-children-museum-094543603.html
“Providence Children’s Museum launches voting program to teach civic engagement” https://www.abc6.com/providence-childrens-museum-launches-voting-program-to-teach-civic-engagement/
“The kids have a say in this election at the Providence Children’s Museum” https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2024/11/01/the-kids-have-a-say-in-this-election-at-the-providence-childrens-museum/
“Join Providence Children’s Museum for their Play ON event” https://www.wpri.com/rhode-show/join-providence-childrens-museum-for-their-play-on-event/
“Where Adults Can party for halloween in ri” https://www.rimonthly.com/where-adults-can-party-for-halloween-in-rhode-island/?fref=f8ad4b94-d43d-4925-9614-d3e3ab876dc2&em=cGljaW5pY2hAcHJvdmlkZW5jZWNoaWxkcmVuc211c2V1bS5vcmc-&utm_campaign=The+401+10.8.24
“Behind the Sparkle: JoJo Loves You’s Journey to Glam and Growth” https://www.providenceonline.com/stories/jojo-loves-you-journey-to-glam-growth,104673
“39 Fun Things to Do in Rhode Island this October” https://www.rimonthly.com/39-fun-things-to-do-in-rhode-island-this-october/
“18 Great Things to do in Rhode Island with Kids on a Family Vacation” https://blog.trekaroo.com/things-to-do-in-rhode-island-with-kids/
“Imagination Playground: Building dreams for 15 years” https://www.inparkmagazine.com/103imaginationplayground/
“DESTINATION: PVD ‘24” https://www.providenceonline.com/stories/destination-pvd-24,104331
“46th Annual Heritage Festival to take place at WaterFire Arts Center” https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/08/46th-annual-heritage-festival-to-take-place-at-waterfire-arts-center/
“Verizon Launches Free Scholastic High School Esports League” https://thejournal.com/Articles/2024/08/12/Verizon-Launches-Free-Scholastic-High-School-Esports-League.aspx
“NIROPE & Friends: Providence Children’s Museum” https://turnto10.com/studio10/nirope-and-friends/nirope-friends-providence-childrens-museum-07-22-2024
“Imagination Playground marks 15 years; celebrates with throwback pricing” https://www.inparkmagazine.com/imagination-playground-15-year-anniversary/
“RI taking applications for free school breakfast, lunches”https://www.wpri.com/news/education/ri-taking-applications-for-free-school-breakfast-lunches/
“RIDE announces back to school meal benefit application events” https://www.abc6.com/ride-announces-back-to-school-meal-benefit-application-events/
“Providence Children’s Museum summer STEM sessions” https://rinewstoday.com/providence-childrens-museum-summer-stem-sessions/
“Providence Children’s Museum offering summer STEM sessions” https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/providence-childrens-museum-offering-summer-stem-sessions/
“6 Kid-Friendly Summer Activities In The Foster Area” https://patch.com/rhode-island/foster/6-kid-friendly-summer-activities-foster-area
“Providence Children’s Museum to offer free admission on 47th anniversary” https://www.abc6.com/providence-childrens-museum-offering-free-admission-in-honor-of-anniversary/
“Everything You Need to Know About Rhode Island’s Pride Festival” https://fun107.com/rhode-island-pridefest/
“Ultimate Family Guide” https://www.newyorkfamily.com/the-ultimate-family-guide-to-summer-fun/
“6 Senior-Friendly Towns In Rhode Island” https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/6-senior-friendly-towns-in-rhode-island.html
“Mayor Smiley, ACT Announce 2025 Project Fund Awardees” https://www.providenceri.gov/mayor-smiley-act-announce-2025-project-fund-awardees/
“McKee Administration Announces $2.7M for Local Events and Attractions” https://commerceri.com/mckee-administration-announces-2-7m-for-local-events-and-attractions/
“Ballet RI Inspires Youth Through Innovative Library Workshops” https://www.providenceonline.com/stories/ballet-ri-inspires-youth-through-innovative-library-workshops,103643?
“Play every day: Providence Children’s Museum set to open 7 days a week” https://rinewstoday.com/play-every-day-providence-childrens-museum-set-to-open-7-days-a-week/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1T_or-rTgJLdyLRx0sWqEvYmFqWCSDPBRPvWUD5RFLEwc6FjRU6HdibwY_aem_AYZKiwMSRN3b42DY-iUdxF9TujGFoxn5T8NKPdeNapOmwJi_zpdgoY26Sz5f6ZMbJ4mAidEf8bTkxlvkpAUEmBWk
“Providence Children’s Museum to be open 7 days a week” https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/providence-childrens-museum-to-be-open-7-days-a-week/
“8 Coolest Towns In Rhode Island For A Summer Vacation In 2024” https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/8-coolest-towns-in-rhode-island-for-a-summer-vacation-in-2024.html
“Providence Children’s Museum to hold free Earth Day event” https://www.abc6.com/providence-childrens-museum-to-hold-free-earth-day-event/
“Best Things to do in RI” https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/11/metro/rhode-island-things-to-do-this-week/?et_rid=98259042&s_campaign=rhodemap:newsletter
“School Vacation Idea: Spring into Play at Providence Children’s Museum” https://rinewstoday.com/school-vacation-idea-spring-into-play-at-providence-childrens-museum/?fbclid=IwAR3ZRTt9Q_2Fl2BDNMBJZaDUxlA2H_aa4QORdJsXRjtZpcog1D0SDj3F8J4_aem_AfbPtFD1LtTC-xljDQuIj9v45eos0KVy6WL4AdYeHbx4zUZc8FIYaRskuphR4xy94QuBjVrAfTH0XznZMA59G0ZJ
“Spring Into Play at PCM during April break” https://coalitionradionetwork.com/spring-into-play-at-providence-childrens-museum-during-april-break-extended-hours-april-13-april-19/
“Providence Children’s Museum hosts Irish Cultural Dance Team Tir Na Nog Saturday” https://www.valleybreeze.com/lifestyle/entertainment/providence-children-s-museum-hosts-irish-cultural-dance-team-tir-na-nog-saturday/article_ef37e2ba-dcaa-11ee-ae99-6fcd20be38d4.html
“Events Calendar” https://www.valleybreeze.com/lifestyle/entertainment/events-calendar/article_2369238e-dcb8-11ee-9236-8bbb0fb661f7.html
“Providence Children’s Museum: Cultural Connections program hosts Irish Dance Team” https://rinewstoday.com/providence-childrens-museum-cultural-connections-program-hos-irish-dance-team/?fbclid=IwAR35u3o4FNYG56-RFQm7qMoqhAeETd1su0sEIoc-4Zn9q2CqXOxdnHa1ja4
“How and Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Rhode Island” https://www.rimonthly.com/st-patricks-day/?fref=6e26eb65-a230-4f13-8814-554e76845bde&em=cGljaW5pY2hAcHJvdmlkZW5jZWNoaWxkcmVuc211c2V1bS5vcmc-&utm_campaign=The+401+3.15.24
“Providence Children’s Museum to host Tir Na Nog Irish Dancers” https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/03/providence-childrens-museum-to-host-tir-na-nog-irish-dancers/
“How much longer could it take to walk to downtown Providence from proposed RIPTA bus hub?” https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2024/02/29/ripta-bus-hub-may-move-to-parcel-35-is-that-too-far-from-downtown-providence/72758454007/
“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ star Karyn Parsons visits Providence Children’s Museum” https://turnto10.com/news/local/fresh-prince-of-bel-air-star-karyn-parsons-visits-providence-childrens-museum-storytelling-literature-reading-session-literacy-book-author-february-23-2024
“Looking for family fun this February vacation?” https://www.abc6.com/looking-for-family-fun-this-february-vacation/
“‘Be an Engineer’ Day at the Providence Children’s Museum” https://turnto10.com/news/local/be-an-engineer-day-at-the-providence-childrens-museum-society-women-civic-chemical-software-electrical-engineering
“‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ star & children’s author Karyn Parsons to visit Providence Children’s Museum during February school vacation week” https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/02/fresh-prince-of-bel-air-star-childrens-author-karyn-parsons-to-visit-providence-childrens-museum-during-february-school-vacation-week/
“Make February School Vacation Memorable at Providence Children’s Museum” https://www.providenceonline.com/stories/make-february-school-vacation-memorable-at-providence-childrens-museum,102960
“Kids nored? I’ve got tips” https://www.valleybreeze.com/opinion/shorey-kids-bored-ive-got-tips/article_78c2cd62-bf7b-11ee-bf58-ab45b2147c21.html
“Join Cardi’s in supporting the Providence Children’s Museum” https://www.wpri.com/rhode-show/the-rhode-home/join-cardis-in-supporting-the-providence-childrens-museum/
“5 Ways You Can Spend and Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Locally” https://www.rimonthly.com/martin-luther-king-jr-day/
“Celebrate MLK Day With the Family at the Providence Children’s Museum” https://www.providenceonline.com/stories/celebrate-mlk-day-with-the-family-at-the-providence-childrens-museum,102818?
“Providence Children’s Museum to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Interactive Play “MLK: Amazing Grace”” https://www.rimonthly.com/mlk-amazing-grace-providence-childrens-museum/
“Travel inspo: 10 great places to go with kids in 2024” https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2024/01/02/family-travel-ideas/72011905007/?fbclid=IwAR1p-3cNF6SUBMaAXYM7tBP338t8xM9FDttbsbpjq4vKTXPu1MYvG6fdFsE
2023
“Providence Children’s Museum rings in 2024 with ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ celebration” https://turnto10.com/news/local/providence-childrens-museum-2024-noon-years-eve-celebration-100-south-street-ben-rudnick-friends-sunday-december-31-2023
“How to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Southern New England” https://www.wpri.com/dont-miss/2024-new-years-eve-events-around-southern-new-england/
“Family fun awaits at the Providence Children’s Museum on “Noon Year’s Eve”” https://whatsupnewp.com/2023/12/family-fun-awaits-at-the-providence-childrens-museum-on-noon-years-eve/#google_vignette
“The Power of Play at Providence Children’s Museum” https://providenceonline.com/stories/the-power-of-play-at-providence-childrens-museum,102725?
“Unlocking Local Potential” https://providenceonline.com/stories/providence-childrens-museum,102221?
“Finding workforce is labor intensive for local nonprofits” https://pbn.com/finding-workforce-extremely-labor-intensive-for-local-nonprofits/
Contact:
For inquiries, photos, press previews and interviews, please contact Victoria Picinich, Director of Development and External Relations at picinich@childrenmuseum.org