March 28, 2024

School Vacation FUN! at Providence Children’s Museum February 20 - 24

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Providence Children’s Museum is the BEST place for school vacation fun! The Museum is open Monday, December 26 - Tuesday, January 3 from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Families explore Coming to Rhode Island, a new exhibit featuring a replica of Fort Adams, and join special activities all week long:

Keith Munslow
Monday, February 20 • 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Popular children’s singer and storyteller Keith Munslow entertains families with a lively participatory performance packed with tinkling piano tunes, tongue-twisting poems and funny fast-paced rhymes. Shows at 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM; recommended for ages 4 and up.


The Hoopoe Show
Tuesday, February 21 • 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Hoopoe the hilarious mime (Chris Yerlig) gets the audience into the act and dazzles them with silent comedy, eye-popping magic tricks and balloon wizardry in a funny, imaginative show. Shows at 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM; recommended for ages 4 and up.


Mad Science: Fire and Ice
Wednesday, February 22 • 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Experience mesmerizing science experiments in a mind-bending interactive show that introduces children to the scientific method, air pressure and the states of matter. Audiences will be amazed by foggy dry ice storms, giant beach balls floating in the air and more! Shows at 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM; recommended for ages 4 and up.


Imagination Playground
Thursday, February 23 & Friday, February 24 • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kids invent their own ways to play as they stack and build with huge blue foam blocks, wheels, spools, tubes and a variety of loose parts. Construct castles and forts, create interesting sculptures and more!


All school vacation activities are free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person; admission is always free for Museum members. For more information, visit www.ChildrenMuseum.org.


Program sponsors: Sparky’s Puppets, The Rhythm Room and Circus Dynamics are underwritten by Providence Tourism Council. Imagination Playground is underwritten by Dominion Foundation.



Providence Children’s Museum – play is powerful!
The Museum is located at 100 South Street in Providence’s Jewelry District. September through March, open Tuesday through Sunday and Monday school holidays, 9 AM to 6 PM, and selected Fridays until 8 PM. April through August, open 7 days. Programs are free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person; admission is always free for Museum members. Call (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.ChildrenMuseum.org.



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