Programs & Activities at Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Blue Hills Trailside Museum offers a wide variety of programs for people of all ages. Whether you're new to nature or an outdoors aficionado, there's something for everyone.
![River Otter on a rock in her new enclosure at Trailside](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/sanctuaries/blue-hills/images/river-otter-on-a-rock-in-her-new-enclosure-at-trailside-750/1325804-1-eng-US/river-otter-on-a-rock-in-her-new-enclosure-at-trailside-750.jpg)
Wildlife Exhibits
Visit the indoor and outdoor wildlife exhibits to see a river otter, snowy owl, fox, snakes, turtles, and more.
![Blue Jay by a tree among fallen leaves](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/images/blue-jay-by-a-tree-among-fallen-leaves-750/1546279-1-eng-US/blue-jay-by-a-tree-among-fallen-leaves-750.jpg)
Birds & Birding
Join us on an upcoming birding program or go birding on your own.
![Kid's room inside Trailside's gift shop © Leslie Gomes](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/sanctuaries/blue-hills/images/kid-s-room-at-trailside-gift-shop-c-leslie-gomes-750/1030578-1-eng-US/kid-s-room-at-trailside-gift-shop-c-leslie-gomes-750.jpg)
Gift Shop
Discover unique wares from local artisans and educational and enriching toys that promote science and nature inquiry.
![Blue Hills Noman Smith Environmental Education Center](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/6/4/8/0/1660846-1-eng-US/2e353421e504-11.19.20-7360-1920x1280.jpg)
Facility Rentals
The Blue Hills Trailside Museum has two unique spaces that can be rented for meetings or special events.
![A student investigates animal specimens during a school program](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/sanctuaries/pleasant-valley/images/student-investigates-in-berkshire-school-program-750/1026239-1-eng-US/student-investigates-in-berkshire-school-program-750.jpg)
Programs for Schools
We offer hands-on, nature-based education programs for students onsite and offsite. We can work with you to develop a curriculum that meets your needs.
Upcoming Programs
See moreDCR Summer Nights at the Trailside Museum
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Thursday, August 1
4:00-7:00pm
Adults & Families - 0 & up
Trailside Explorers
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Saturday, August 3
10:00-11:30am
Families - children 3 - 6 years
DCR Summer Nights at the Trailside Museum
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Thursday, August 8
4:00-7:00pm
Adults & Families - 0 & up
DCR Summer Nights at the Trailside Museum
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Thursday, August 15
4:00-7:00pm
Adults & Families - 0 & up
Trailside Explorers
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Saturday, August 17
10:00-11:30am
Families - children 3 - 6 years
DCR Summer Nights at the Trailside Museum
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Thursday, August 22
4:00-7:00pm
Adults & Families - 0 & up