# Biomes Marine Biology Center Winter Public Touch Tanks & Feeding Demonstrations > Place to go for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Biomes Marine Biology Center, 6640 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852 - Ages: All ages (Free for children under 3; interactive touch tanks designed for toddlers through teens) - Price: $14 adults; $12 children (ages 3–12) and seniors; Free for children ages 2 and under - Organizer: Biomes Marine Biology Center - Official page: https://www.biomescenter.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/providence/activities/biomes-marine-biology-center-winter-public-touch-tanks-and-feeding-dem--listing-c8016e79f10e568a416c24bf ## About Located in North Kingstown just 20 minutes south of Providence, Biomes Marine Biology Center is New England's premier hands-on marine biology education facility, housing the largest collection of native Rhode Island and Atlantic marine animal species. During winter public hours, children immerse themselves in true tactile discovery, gently petting spiny dogfish sharks, smooth skate rays, ancient horseshoe crabs, sea stars, spider crabs, and northern lobster in open-topped low-level touch tanks. Marine biologists lead hourly animal feeding demonstrations, allowing kids to observe seahorses, pufferfish, tautog, and sea turtles up close while learning about Narragansett Bay's delicate ocean ecosystem. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Single-level facility with flat concrete flooring throughout, making stroller navigation easy between touch tanks and exhibit displays. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Indoor bench seating surrounding touch tank enclosures, plus family restrooms with diaper-changing stations. • Age Suitability: Exceptional for all ages; low touch pools allow toddlers and young children to easily reach in and interact with animals. • Sensory Tips: Auditory hum from filtration pumps and trickling aerators; water-splashing hands-on environment with hand-washing stations readily available. ## Similar picks in Providence - [Biomes Marine Biology Center](https://grassyknees.com/providence/activities/biomes-marine-biology-center--listing-fc351375183a604b745a8ead) — Open daily 12pm–5pm general admission. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Days. · Biomes Marine Biology Center, North Kingstown · All ages · From $12 · checked Oct 24. 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