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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, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Otter Fund
Support the Otter Fund
© Shawn Carey
Make a gift to the maintenance and animal care fund for the new otter exhibit! Donate >
Gift Shop
Visit the Gift Shop
© Leslie Gomes
Find toys, apparel, field guides, handmade jewelry, gifts, and much more! Shop with us >
Snowy Owl Project - text only
Snowy Owl Project
We've been tracking & relocating Snowy Owls from Boston Logan Airport since 1981. Learn more >
Birthday Parties
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your child's next birthday with our fun, nature-themed parties! Book a party >
Sanctuary News & Events
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
At Blue Hills Nature Day Camp in Milton, our unique location atop scenic Chickatawbut Hill invites campers ages 3.5-14 to discover nature through hands-on exploration, creative play, and active learning. Registration now open for summer 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.
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Originally constructed in 1960 as one of Trailside's very first exhibits, it's time to improve the otter pool to meet modern standards while enhancing the educational experience.
Upcoming Programs
Fireflies and lazy summer nights just seem to go together. Celebrate the start of summer with us as we enjoy a little ice crea... Learn More >
