If you’ve been wanting to visit a natural history museum that offers interactive exhibits exploring local habitats and wildlife found in the Ocean State and the Audubon Nature Shop, the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is the place to go.
While enjoying a visit to a beautiful place, you will also discover creatures that live in a tidepool, observe marine life from Narragansett Bay, visit with Common Raven Zach, and peek inside a 33-foot life-size model of a North Atlantic Right Whale!
The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is situated on the 28-acre Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge, ADA-certified walking trails start in at the Palmieri Pollinator Garden and wind through upland meadows to a ¼ mile boardwalk through fresh and saltwater marshes to a majestic view of Narragansett Bay. Located along the East Bay Bike Path, the trails allow bikers and walkers access to the refuge’s natural beauty.
Families with kids can enjoy guided walks, birding classes, lectures and family programs that are offered throughout the year. The facility and trails are handicapped-accessible.
Many of Audubon’s public programs and events take place at the Nature Center and Aquarium, so your little ones will find lots of activities for them to enjoy!
