Nature Activities
Art & Photography
Whether your preferred medium is paint, graphite, or photographs, we'll help you enjoy the beauty of nature in a whole new light. Let nature be your muse by finding inspiration at one of our sanctuaries or join a program to deepen your skills.
Museum of American Bird Art
The Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon (MABA) is a professional art museum and home to Mass Audubon's extensive art collection.
Featured Stories
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Museum of American Bird Art, CantonThe Nature of Art: Deepening Conservation Connections
For more than 100 years, Mass Audubon has proudly maintained a prestigious collection of nature- and bird- inspired art. Now we are looking forward to new and innovative ways to bring our collection and programs to even wider audiences.
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Sanderlings © Leah DesrochersHow to Become a Better Bird Photographer
Learn the ins and outs of taking stellar bird photos.
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2021 Photo Contest Winner Landscapes @ Eric DubreuilPrevious Photo Contest Winners
See the winners and honorable mentions from previous years of Mass Audubon's statewide Picture This: Your Great Outdoors Photo Contest.
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Beach in Falmouth © Evan GuarinoHow to Take a Winning Photo
Looking to improve your photography skills? Here are just a few tricks of the trade.
Find a Place to Explore Art
Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries across the state offer plentiful opportunities to both make and view art.
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Current Art Exhibits
Uncle Fester and Gomez: The Art of Anne B. Harris on Exhibit at Blue Hills
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In the Gallery: Plein Air Works by Julia Yoshida, Caleb Stone and Barbara Ewen at Habitat
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Art at Broadmoor: The Gateway Camera Club
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In the Gallery: The Art of Anne Heller
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On Exhibit at Broadmoor: Nadia Haq's The World Out Back
Event Date: March 1, 2025-April 30, 2025
Keep ReadingArt & Photography Programs
See MoreAt Water's Edge: Making Art of Local Wildlife
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Magazine Beach Park Nature Center, Cambridge
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Saturday, June 14
10:00am-12:00pm
Adults & Families - 9 - 17
At Water's Edge: Making Art of Local Wildlife
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Magazine Beach Park Nature Center, Cambridge
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Saturday, June 14
1:30-3:30pm
Adults & Families - 9 - 17
Nature Photography: Environment
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Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick
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Saturday, June 21
10:00am-12:00pm
Adults
Smartphone Nature Photography
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Magazine Beach Park Nature Center, Cambridge
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Saturday, June 21
4:30-6:00pm
Adults
Drawing from Nature with the Attleboro Arts Museum
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Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary, Attleboro
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Friday, June 27
5:30-7:00pm
Adults & Families - 8 - 17
Woodward Discovery Days: Art and Nature for Families
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Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary, Attleboro
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Saturday, June 28
10:00am-12:00pm
Adults & Families - 0 - 17
Latest News
See MoreUncle Fester and Gomez: The Art of Anne B. Harris on Exhibit at Blue Hills
Keep ReadingIn the Gallery: Plein Air Works by Julia Yoshida, Caleb Stone and Barbara Ewen at Habitat
Keep ReadingArt at Broadmoor: The Gateway Camera Club
Keep ReadingPhotography Guidelines & Requests
Be sure to follow our ethical photography guidelines and to submit a request if you'd like to use one of our wildlife sanctuaries for commercial photography.
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