April 23, 2019
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum
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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
Bird-a-thon
Bird-a-thon is May 10–11
Team Trailside is in it to win it! Join as a team member or cheer us on with a donation. Show your support >
Snowy Owl Project
Snowy Owl Project
Sanctuary Director Norman Smith has been tracking & relocating Snowy Owls from Boston Logan Airport since 1981. About the project >
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 >
Birthday Parties
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your child's next birthday with our fun, nature-themed parties! Get the Details >
Sanctuary News & Events
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. Construction is expected to continue until the end of 2019.
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
We’re not 100% sure what got David hooked on birds. We think it started with airplanes—an early enthusiasm. Then in kindergarten, his wonderful teacher Jeanette Reynolds did a unit on birds. Each kid had to make a bird out of paper—David’s was a Cedar Waxwing.
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Registration is now open for Blue Hills Nature Day Camp in Milton! We’re looking forward to sunshine, summertime, and days filled with adventure in the great outdoors.
Upcoming Programs
Observe the changes that occur as day shifts to night from the top of Chickatawbut Hill. After enjoying the sunset from the to... Learn More >
Celebrate Mother's Day with a delicious brunch followed by a walk in the woods. We'll begin with a leisurely breakfast featuri... Learn More >
Celebrate Father's Day with a brunch followed by a nature hike. We'll meet at Trailside Museum for a light breakfast featuring... Learn More >
