The Wonder Show presents The Arctic Theatre Royal, a magic lantern show featuring images and text sourced from the Athenaeum's Special Collections! During the 19th century, Arctic exploration captivated the public imagination. Let the Wonder Show's performance of The Arctic Theatre Royal capture yours! This magic lantern performance brings early glimpses of the Arctic, original […]
Come and see what local artists, craftspeople, and vendors have to offer on the Museum's back patio. Enjoy food and entertainment, including music and a raffle, and relax on a summer's day next to the Blackstone River. Join us in a celebration of creativity and production in the Blackstone River Valley. Contact information: Director Anne […]
This weekend don’t miss a new musical premiere of “A Brief History of the World and Everything In It” at the Sandra Feinstein Gamm Theatre in Pawtucket! Photo Credit: Elemental Theatre Collective, ABHOTE, 2014
On September 21, 1938, a massive hurricane hit New York and New England, to the surprise of all residents. The Great New England Hurricane, one of the most destructive storms in American history, caused more than six hundred deaths and $400 million in property damages. What made this storm unique? In this illustrated lecture by […]