Hours +
Admissions

Open 7 Days a Week
9:30 – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 4:30pm

You may arrive at any point during the time slot; your time to play will end at either 12:30pm or 4:30pm.

Hours and
Admissions

Open 7 Days a Week

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Reservations are available online. Reserve your ticket now, a limited number of walk-up tickets will be available.

Masks are optional for most activities at PCM.

Admissions

$16.00 for adults and children; children under 12 months are free.

Feinstein Junior Scholar cardholders receive one-time free admission for one child and one adult per card.

Neighborhood Health Plan of RI health insurance cardholders receive free admission with card​.

Admission is $2.00 each for up to four people for Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cardholders with ID, as part of the Museums for All program.

Admission is $2.00 each for up to 5 people for Active Military Members with their military ID, and free for up to 5 people every year from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day, through the Blue Star Museums program.

Providence Children’s Museum members are always free.
Buy a membership today! 
Providence Children’s Museum membership includes unlimited admission all year long, member discounts on birthday parties and more!

Group rates and building rentals are also available.

The Museum accepts cash, check, Discover, Visa and Mastercard. PCM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our admission fees cover only a portion of the cost to provide high-quality play, creative exploration and educational experiences to our community.

Museum Code of Conduct

The following are prohibited in the Museum:

  • Offensive, abusive, threatening or violent language or behavior

  • Wearing or otherwise displaying profane, obscene or injurious language, texts or graphics

  • Unauthorized distribution of pamphlets, other literature or third-party sales

  • Possession, use and/or selling of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs

  • Possession of weapons of any kind

  • Use of bicycles, scooters, skateboards, or skates

  • Smoking, vaping, and using cannabis

  • Pets, with the exception of service animals

All visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  All adults must be accompanied by a child.  Any visit for museum research by an unaccompanied adult must be arranged prior to your visit.

Providence Children’s Museum reserves the right to refuse admission, revoke membership, or remove any person who violates this code of conduct or exhibits disruptive behavior that, in our judgement, may damage property or harm, cause offense to, or disrupt the enjoyment by other visitors.

Hours

Time Blocks
Open 7 Days a Week
9:30 AM– 12:30 PM
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

You may preregister or buy tickets upon arrival. You may arrive at any point during the time slot; your time to play will end at either 12:30pm or 4:30pm.

ADDRESS

DIRECTIONS

Our Address

100 South Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-5437

BUS INFORMATION

RIPTA
Take No. 1, 3, 4, 51, 54, 58, 72, or 92 from Kennedy Plaza to Eddy Street and walk three short blocks to the Museum.

Parking

There is free off-street parking in the Museum’s lot. On busier days, the lot fills quickly. Metered parking (one or two hours) is available on many of the streets surrounding PCM.

Traveling North to Providence – 95 to Exit 20 (Point St) and bear right at the light, onto Point Street. Take the 1st left after the light onto Hospital Street. PCM is on the right.

Traveling South to Providence – 95S to Exit 21 (Atwells Ave). Straight for one mile and turn left onto Point St. Take the 2nd left onto Hospital Street. PCM is on the right.

Traveling West to Providence – 195W to Exit 1A (Point St). Bear right at the light, onto Point St. Take the 1st left after the light onto Hospital St. PCM is on the right.

Traveling East to Providence – US-6E and keep right at the fork, following signs for US-6 E. Follow signs for Memorial Blvd/Downtown, merge onto Memorial Blvd. Continue onto Dyer St, and then onto Eddy St. Turn right onto South St and drive 3 blocks. PCM is on the left.

ADDRESS

DIRECTIONS

OUR ADDRESS

100 South Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-5437

RIPTA

Take No. 1, 3, 4, 51, 54, 58, 72, or 92 from Kennedy Plaza to Eddy Street and walk three short blocks to the Museum.

PARKING

There is free off-street parking in the Museum’s lot. On busier days, the lot fills quickly. Metered parking (one or two hours) is available on many of the streets surrounding the Museum.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.