Two New Exhibits Open at the Museum of Work & Culture
(WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – To commemorate its 25th anniversary, the Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, invites the public to explore two new exhibits, Flowing Through Time: Nature, Industry, and Communities of the Blackstone River and Hollywood Comes to Woonsocket.
Flowing Through Time, a permanent addition to the Museum, is a cutting-edge digital interactive exhibit which allows visitors to explore stories of the Blackstone River and its watershed over thousands of years by focusing on the function of the waterpower that made the mills possible, the communities that have lived with and been impacted by the river, and the long-term ecological impact the industrial era has had on the water and wildlife.
Hollywood Comes to Woonsocket, is a temporary exhibit in its changing gallery exploring the city’s history as a prime destination for national and international acts, including vaudeville, Francophone performers, blockbuster films, live performances, and “eggrolls and jazz.” The exhibit will be open until February 15, 2023.
The Museum is open Tuesday-Friday, 9:30am-4pm and Saturday, 10am-4pm.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only statewide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting and sharing Rhode Island’s past to enrich the present and inspire the future.
Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st-century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center and the Aldrich House.
The headquarters of the Rhode Island Historical Society are located at 110 Benevolent St., Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575. Website at
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