December 9, 2019
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Red Fox © Scott Donahue
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Operated in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Blue Hills Trailside Museum is the interpretive center for the state-owned Blue Hills Reservation and features a natural history museum and outdoor exhibits of native wildlife. The animals on display—including Snowy Owls and a River Otter—have been rescued and would not survive in the wild.
Location: 1904 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 02186
Phone: 617-333-0690
Hours: Thursday-Sunday & Monday holidays, 10:00 am-4:30 pm; Outdoor Exhibits open daily, dawn to dusk
Otter Fund
Support the Otter Fund
© Shawn Carey
Make a gift to the maintenance and animal care fund for the new otter exhibit! Donate >
Snowy Owl Project - spring/summer
Snowy Owl Project
We've been tracking & relocating Snowy Owls from Boston Logan Airport since 1981. More Info >
Birthday Parties
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your child's next birthday with our fun, nature-themed parties! Get the Details >
Visit the Gift Shop
Visit the Gift Shop
Find a variety of products that help explain, identify, and celebrate the wonders of nature. Learn More >
Sanctuary News & Events
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
We have the cure for cabin fever—snowshoeing at Trailside! Bring your own snowshoes, or rent a pair from us, and explore the great outdoors during a beautiful season.
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Trailside's winter art exhibit features mixed media collages by Helen Lozoraitis. On display December 1, 2019–January 31, 2020.
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Patricia O'Neill, a long-time supporter of Blue Hills Trailside Museum, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2019, closing a life spent in service to others and in stewardship to the natural world.
Upcoming Programs
Have you ever wondered how wild animals survive in winter? Become a "Nature Detective" and learn about "stories in the snow" a... Learn More >
Explore the world of owls in this program for ages 6 and up. Discover some of the unique adaptations of owls, practice owl cal... Learn More >
Have you ever wondered how wild animals survive in winter? Become a "Nature Detective" and learn about "stories in the snow" a... Learn More >
