Woman holding binoculars Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
Woman holding binoculars Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
a closeup of someone drawing an opossum on a notebook

Museum of American Bird Art Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Canton
  • 121 Acres

Plan Your Visit

The Museum of American Bird Art (MABA) Education Center connects people with nature through art. Located on a beautiful 121-acre property, the MABA Education Center offers art-inspired educational programs for people of all ages. Please note: We have transitioned the gallery building into our new creative arts space, The Nest, while we work on designing a new permanent home for our art collection.

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Property Regulations

  • Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
  • Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
  • Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
  • Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.

Facilities

  • Parking
    Parking
  • Picnic Tables
    Picnic Tables
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station
    Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Explore MABA Education Center

  • A group of people sitting around a clear enclosure with a Virgina Possum with notebooks in their laps.
    Museum of American Bird Art, Canton
  • A small owl in front of three people sitting at desks with art supplies.
    Museum of American Bird Art, Canton
  • Three kids with an adult in a blue sweatshirt on a trail covered with leaves.
    Museum of American Bird Art, Canton
  • Three kids with an adult in a blue sweatshirt on a dirt trail surrounded by dense, green vegetation and trees.
    Museum of American Bird Art, Canton

Latest News

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A small owl in front of three people sitting at desks with art supplies.
Museum of American Bird Art, Canton
News February 08, 2024

The Nature of Art: Deepening Conservation Connections

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Student observing and drawing wildlife
News January 10, 2024

February Vacation Art and Nature Programs at the Nest in Canton

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Pastel painting of dunes with birds flying in the distance
"Flight Over Dunes in Autumn" by Cindy House, pastel, 2009
Special Event December 12, 2023

The Wonder of Birds: Online Art Lecture Series

Event Date: January 25, 2024 - April 11, 2024

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