Providence Children's Museum

The Providence Children's Museum is an interactive learning space in Providence's Jewelry District spread across two floors of galleries. Visitors explore areas like Innovation Lab, Water Ways, LittleWoods, and ThinkSpace designed for hands-on discovery and play.

The museum opened in 1976 in Pawtucket before moving to Providence's Jewelry District in 1997. This relocation brought significant growth and allowed the institution to expand its reach within the community.

The museum collaborates with local artists and organizations to shape its programming, bringing community voices into how children learn and play. This approach makes every visit feel rooted in the place where it happens.

The location is easy to reach in the Jewelry District with good public transit access nearby. Plan to spend about 2 to 3 hours exploring the galleries at a relaxed pace.

A large dragon sculpture called Nori perches on the rooftop as a striking landmark of the building. The sculpture previously lived at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston before finding its home in Rhode Island.

Inception: 1976

GPS coordinates: 41.81660,-74.40950

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14