June 24, 2019
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Please Note:
The Museum will be OPEN on Thursday, July 4 (Independence Day).
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: Tuesday-Sunday & Monday holidays, 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Outdoor Exhibits open daily, dawn to dusk
Free Admission for Military Families
Free for Military Families
Families of active-duty military personnel get free admission through Labor Day. More details >
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
After working at Blue Hills for over 50 years, Sanctuary Director Norman Smith has made the decision to retire as of November 2, 2019.
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.
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.
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 >
Night can transform the ordinary into something magical. Explore the night-time woods at the base of Great Blue Hill and disco... Learn More >
Did you know butterflies taste with their feet and their wings are covered with scales? How can you tell the difference betwee... Learn More >
