The non-profit
Children's Museum of Rhode Island was incorporated in 1976 as a
participatory learning center for children, their parents and teachers;
it opened to the public in 1977 in the Pitcher-Goff House in Pawtucket.
Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, its policies are
implemented by a professional staff. Families and school children from
communities throughout Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts visit the
Museum
In October 1997, the name changed to Providence Children’s Museum when
it opened its new and much larger facility at a former factory building
in Providence's historic Jewelry District. The property, at the
juncture of Interstates 95 and 195, is easily accessible from all
points in the state. It is close to a range of family services,
including Rhode Island Hospital/ Hasbro Children's Hospital. The site
is within walking distance of the downtown business district and
Providence's inner-city neighborhoods, facilitating relationships with
traditionally underserved audiences.
The South Street
location is 17,000 square feet on two floors bright with daylight from
its 100 windows. An outdoor Children's Garden and parking lot complete
the property. In 2003, the Museum welcomed over 128,000 visitors.
For more information or to receive an Annual Report, contact Megan Fischer, Marketing
and Public Relations Manager - (401) 273-5437, ext. 126.
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