What: Reopening of the Museum of Work & Culture
When: Thursday, May 1, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: The Museum of Work & Culture (42 S. Main St., Woonsocket)
Museum of Work & Culture to Re-open to the Public May 1
Reopening Celebration to Feature Afternoon Talk in Celebration of Spring
The Museum of Work & Culture, a museum of the Rhode Island Historical Society, will officially re-open to the public on Thursday, May 1, following a temporary closure due to a water-related event.
At noon, the public is invited to a reception hosted by the Woonsocket Health Equity Zone, in celebration of a local tree-planting initiative. As part of the reception, guests will participate in a tree art project, learn more about the initiative in Woonsocket, and discover the benefits of trees to health quality. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
At 2 pm, the Museum will continue its popular free program, Tea Time Talks, a casual, conversational program where participants will learn more about one of the Museum’s permanent exhibits and have the opportunity to share their personal stories. In honor of Earth Day and the arrival of spring, the program will highlight the museum’s Flowing Through Time exhibit, which focuses on the history of the Blackstone River and the ways various communities have benefited from living on its shores.
Local journalists from EcoRI News, an online environmental news publication, will speak on local environmental events from Woonsocket’s history, including Operation ZAP and recent mill fires. All are welcome and encouraged to bring photographs and other documents that will help illustrate their stories. Cookies and tea will be served, and admission is free. Registration for the program is not required but encouraged. Please call 401-769-965 or register online at rihs.simpletix.com.
Additionally, a 25% discount will be offered in the museum store that day.
The Museum will resume regular visiting hours, which are 9:30 am to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students, seniors, and veterans, and free for children 10 and under. Free audio tours are available to all guests. Museum admission can be purchased at the door or online ahead of time at rihs.simpletix.com.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only state-wide historical organization, welcomes everyone to engage with Rhode Island’s complex and significant past through its collections, museums, and educational initiatives. 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 Street, Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575. Website: rihs.org. Follow the RIHS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.