Places to Explore — Metro South
Not sure where to start exploring? Try visiting one of our wildlife sanctuaries in the Metro South area.
Nature Center & Trails
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Location: Milton
Trails: 125 miles via Blue Hills Reservation
The interpretive center for the state-owned Blue Hills Reservation, this sanctuary features a natural history museum, outdoor wildlife exhibits, and is home to the Snowy Owl Project. Details >
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: Sharon
Trails: 20 miles
Mass Audubon's oldest and largest wildlife sanctuary encompasses forests, fields, and wetlands with diverse hiking trails and a red maple swamp boardwalk. Details >
Museum of American Bird Art
Museum of American Bird Art
Location: Canton
Trails: 2 miles
This 121-acre wildlife sanctuary features a professional art museum with a permanent collection as well as rotating exhibitions of nature-inspired art by internationally recognized artists. Details >
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: Norfolk
Trails: 2 miles
With an extensive boardwalk that goes through forest, fields, and wetlands, here you can get up-close views of wildlife above and under the water. Details >