Providence Children's Museum, Children's museum in Providence, United States.
Description
The Providence Children's Museum is a children's museum in Providence featuring interactive areas spread across multiple floors where kids can explore. Sections like Innovation Lab, Water Ways, LittleWoods, and ThinkSpace offer hands-on experiences with water, building materials, and creative tools.
History
The museum began in Pawtucket during the mid-1970s before moving to Providence. It relocated to its current building, a renovated factory structure, in 1997.
Culture
The museum partners with local schools and community organizations to offer hands-on learning that children in the area regularly experience. This collaboration shapes how the space functions, with group visits and family gatherings happening throughout the week.
Practical
The museum is spread across multiple floors with parking conveniently located near the entrance for easy access. Visitors can move between different sections at their own pace depending on their children's ages and interests.
Did you know?
The Maker Studio provides real tools and construction materials for children to build with, not just passive play items. This hands-on work with actual crafting techniques sets the space apart from typical children's attractions.
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