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Providence Children's Museum
Category: Arts & Entertainment Museums Museums [Edit]
100 South StProvidence, RI 02903
Neighborhood: DownCity
(401) 273-5437
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
8 reviews for Providence Children's Museum
8 reviews in English
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Review from Kimberly S.
Cranston, RI
1/25/2012
My daughter loves it here and I love that she can run around and explore and have some good old fashioned fun like a kid should. The water play area a favorite!
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Review from Jean R.
12/19/2011
Had a friend in from out of town with her 20 month old so we spent the morning at the new children's museum (only new because it's not where we native RIers were brought when we were kids, but it still has the giant old lady scary chair, have no fear). Super clean, innovative, fun for all ages (there were kids from a year thru 10 having a great time!) playing in the several activity spaces on the first floor and upstairs in the theme rooms. Great place to bring your own kids or guests! I was proud to think of this local attraction and think my guests were more than pleased!
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Review from Robert M.
2/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
So in the spring this might change to being a fan. I am sure my daughter had a great time, but that three year old aint writing this review, the guy who had to find the parking place is, so there.
Anyway, parking situation sucks. The place was a little smaller than I expected, especially with all of the stuff going on. So be careful where you step, it may be on someones child.
Seriously, this place is a lot of fun for kids to be able to run around, explore and engage with. They also have lots of programs going on if you chose to become a member. So I am sure if the herd was thinned a bit, it would have made me want to list it as a 4 and not be looked at by all of the other parents, in hushed whispers, as not 'getting' it.
oh well. -
Review from Romulo R.
5/29/2010
This museum is targeted to children of various ages. Here I am targeting the review to kids from 4-6.
The museum is now easier to access, at least from 95 N as you can take exit 20 and you are about 1/4 mile away, and the directions are very clear.
For my kids, the two highlight exhibits are the water play area, where they have huge water tables (almost like ponds) where the kids can do all kinds of experiments to see that happens when you attempt to divert flow, push on a pump, etc. there is also another large table that simulates a lock and dam system that is a lot of fun. Littler kids can also enjoy just splashing. The other area my kids enjoy is the air tubes where you can put colored pieces of cloth and watch them move around in clear tubing. Other areas on the first floor are also fun, but my kids never seem too interested in them.
The outdoor area is being worked on but is scheduled to be open June 11, it looks very promising.
On the second floor, the construction area is a lot of fun, and for older kids has lessons on engineering and problem solving. Smaller kids can play with large dump trucks, etc. On the second floor there is also the 'Time Tunnel' featuring areas from RI history where the kids can play pretend and learn about the different countries that immigrants came to RI from. Our favorites are the packet ship (they pretend its a pirate ship) and the Bodega.
There is also a special area for toddlers that is designed for little kids. Nice to keep them safe and fun.
The museum gift shop has toys at all price levels, so anyone can get a little something for cheap, or buy an expensive kit.
Overall, a fun time for any family. -
Review from Christine C.
Norwell, MA
1/24/2009
I was quite impressed with PCM. We have been to the Childrens Museum in Boston, and in my opinion PCM gives Boston a run for its money!
My son loved all the interactive stations, and it kept him interested and occupied for 2+ hours, which is amazing for a 3 year old. I would highly recommend making the drive from Boston. We will be coming back! -
Review from Daniel B.
Albany, NY
Even if you have to pay, or have your kid's grandmother pay, this museum is well worth the price of admission.
The little one LOVED it. And unlike a lot of other kid centric attractions, it was not too overwhelming. The scale was right on, and there was plenty for him to do. And in the 3 hours we were there, he got to do most of it.
My personal favorites were playing in the water room and on the outside percussion sculpture. The kiddo really loved the crane, steamroller, store, boat, water room, and animal hospital.
He could have stayed forever. But I was getting a bit tired of the repetition of exhibits after a few hours. Still, I have a funny feeling, this place is going to be a de facto mandate every time we roll into town.
Next time though I may leave the kiddo with his grandmother, and work on my drum solo outside in the playground. -
Review from lily q.
Warwick, RI
1/7/2009
Try to get a pass from your local library. We get in free, thanks to those. My daughter has special needs and really enjoys this, they have something for everyone. It's not comparable to Boston Museum of Science or something, but it's a nice thing to do to get the kids out of the house, and less overwhelming as a dad said previously. I have also seen moms nursing here in comfort which is very appreciated. The water room is so much fun for all the kids. There is even a good, safe area for the very little ones to crawl around in where the bigger kids aren't allowed.
One thing to watch out for, I hate to say, are the anti-abortion fanatics around the corner outside of Planned Parenthood on Thursday afternoons, and some other days as well. The graphic posters they have can be very disturbing to kids and adults alike and I recommend taking an alternate route that bypasses that part of the street, which is very easy to do. -
Review from Amy C.
Attleboro, MA
1/20/2010
While not so imaginative and many of the exhibits are rehashes of other museums (with the exception of the EXCELLENT nature exhibit) you can definitely occupy the kids here for at least a couple hours!
The down side is driving here through construction and of course the sketchy neighborhood and people.
