Welcome to Hungerford Nature Center
& Museum
Interactive Animal Encounters.
Outdoor Nature Discovery.
Family Connection.
We spark curiosity through children centered outdoor experiences, museum exhibits, live animal discovery, nature education, hiking, and hands-on learning. Plan your visit today, purchase a membership or stop by for a pop-in visit!
Our Hours
Tuesday - Friday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Closed on Mondays)
at a glance
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Live & interactive domestic, native, exotic, and farm animals like reptiles, amphibians, mammals, & birds.
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Years of community excellence in Berlin, CT offering educational programming, exhibits and family focused events.
Help our mission
Hungerford Nature Center & Museum is a nonprofit organization serving central Connecticut families, schools, and communities since 1984. Centered in beautiful Berlin, CT near the border of New Britain, every membership and donation helps support live animal care, resources, museum exhibits, and educational and community programs. With your help we can continue to protect our Connecticut ecosystem, create kid friendly events, and keep nature education open to our children and community.
What you can do here
No more searching for “things to do with kids in Connecticut”...“family activities near me"...or "animal experiences in CT." Here, At Hungerford Nature Center & Museum, families can meet live animals, explore a farm, discover hands on museum exhibits, walk acres of protected forest, and enjoy year round programs and events. Nature called, and we answered!
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These activities and so much more can be enjoyed nonstop by signing up for a membership. Click below to see all the fantastic savings & benefits and to join Hungerford as an exclusive member!
New Drop-In Programs
These activities are included in all admissions and memberships!
Wild Encounters
Get up close and personal with one or two of our animal ambassadors in these hands-on mini sessions. Each encounter is different - stop by to see who's visiting!
Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 2:30 pm
Saturdays & Sundays - 10:00 am
Animal Tales
Enjoy an animal or nature-themed story time followed by a special meet-and-greet with a live animal guest. Perfect for young learners or future animal lovers!
Fridays- 11:00 am & 2:30 pm