Mass Audubon Blue Hills Trailside Museum

About Mass Audubon Blue Hills Trailside Museum

The Blue Hills Trailside Museum is a unique partnership between the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and a natural history museum. The museum is the perfect place to learn more about the native wildlife of the Blue Hills Reservation. Visitors have the chance to see up close a variety of animals, such as a River Otter and Red Foxes, that have been rescued and are unable to be released back into the wild. At the Blue Hills Trailside Museum, parents and children can explore the outdoor exhibits and learn more about the local wildlife. The animals on display provide a rare opportunity to view native species in their natural habitats. The animals are not able to be released back into the wild, so the museum is the perfect way to get close to nature without compromising the animals' safety. The Blue Hills Trailside Museum is a great place for families to explore the outdoors and learn about the local wildlife. The museum is a great way for parents to educate their children about the natural world, while also having the chance to observe animals such as River Otters and Red Foxes that are not able to return to their wild habitats.

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School & Group Programs at Blue Hills

Blue Hills Trailside Museum is a natural history museum situated at the base of Great Blue Hill in Milton, owned by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and managed by Mass Audubon. Trailside Museum features native, non-releasable wildlife and exhibits on the natural history of the Blue Hills and Massachusetts. We offer programs and animal presentations for schools, scout groups, organizations, adults, families, and more. Our programs are offered both at the museum and at your site. We also offer facility rentals for workshops and functions.

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Go Birding at Blue Hills

Both the sanctuary and the Blue Hills Reservation host a wide variety of birds year-round. Join us on an upcoming birding program or go birding on your own.

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Blue Hills Nature Camp

Our unique location atop scenic Chickatawbut Hill invites campers ages 5–16 to discover nature through hands-on exploration, creative play, and active learning. Each session features age-appropriate activities intended to deepen a child’s understanding and awareness of the natural world. Small camp groups and experienced, caring staff create a friendly and safe atmosphere on "the hill."

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