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.
Wildlife Exhibits
Visit the indoor and outdoor wildlife exhibits to see a river otter, snowy owl, fox, snakes, turtles, and more.
Birds & Birding
Join us on an upcoming birding program or go birding on your own.
Gift Shop
Discover unique wares from local artisans and educational and enriching toys that promote science and nature inquiry.
Facility Rentals
The Blue Hills Trailside Museum has two unique spaces that can be rented for meetings or special events.
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.
Programs for Scouts
With four locations to choose from, Metro South offers scouts a variety of exploration for Scout troops. Our programs allow Scouts to work together to gain appreciation for the natural world.
Upcoming Programs
See moreWeekends at Trailside: On the Trail of Turkeys
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Saturday, November 23
1:00-2:00pm
Families - children 5 & up
Weekends at Trailside: Nature Tales - Owls
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Saturday, November 30
10:00-11:00am
Families - children 3 - 8 years
Weekends at Trailside: Camouflage Creatures Hiding in Plain Sight
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Sunday, December 1
10:00-11:30am
Families - children 5 - 10 years
Trailside Explorers - Seasonal Changes
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Saturday, December 7
10:00-11:30am
Families - children 3 - 6 years
Weekends at Trailside: Working With Wildlife
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Sunday, December 8
10:00-11:30am
Families - children 6 & up
Weekends at Trailside: Mammals of Massachusetts
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Saturday, December 21
10:00-11:00am
Families - children 5 & up