The Providence Children's Museum is an average sized 2 story museum for children, geared more towards younger kids. Admission is $7.50 although they accept entertainment coupons. I took my five year old here during a brief trip to Rhode Island. Compared to other children's museums we have visited, I thought it was about average. The important thing is that she... more

The museum doesn't seem to limit how many people can enter or how many school groups it schedules. I have a two year old and have found it to be very unsafe for her. They have large school groups running around with very little supervision. If it is a holiday or spring break the place is so packed you are... more

The Children's Museum was a highlight for our trip with our 2 year old son. We visited twice because it was so much fun. The water room offers a chance to redirect water, float boats, and float balls. They have smocks so the kids don't get wet. It's really a big hit, and you might decide to do that last... more

I live in MA half way between Boston and Providence. Many mornings I wake up and decide to take the kids on an adventure. This has become one of my favorite and easy spots to go. I was very suprised to read the 3 year old post about area safety. There is a big free parking lot outside and I... more

My 14-mos-old twins loved this museum when we went at the beginning of the summer. There is a large water room that is great for many agse (I even saw parents having fun). There ar tables of flowing water full of balls, pipes, and other items that the kids can play with, move around, see cause and effect, etc. My... more

There are lots of enjoyable small areas for kids 3-10 to play here. But be careful! The neighborhood is run-down, and I got robbed/mugged in the parking lot on the way out. more