January 21, 2020
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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 >
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
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
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.
Upcoming Programs
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 >
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 >
