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Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday 10am - 4pm Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

Meigs Point Nature Center

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The Meigs Point Nature Center is a year-round educational facility located at Hammonasset Beach State Summer brings outdoor and educational programs everyday.
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While visiting the 2.5 miles Hammonasset Beach State Park, don't forget to stop by the Meigs Point Nature Center. There are tons of native animals including crabs, turtles, snakes and over seven native species of frogs. It's one of the most extensive native reptile collections in Connecticut. We also offer birthday parties! Visit us today!

10/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who gave to this wonderful event! We enjoyed a great sunset, weather, and spectacular owls of Connecticut. We hope to see you next year!

10/30/2026

10/27/2026

Looking for someone that is local willing to fill the feeders and birdbath behind the nature center on Wednesday mornings. Please send email to [email protected]. thank you

10/24/2026

Great program on bats by an MPNC docent and Master Wildlife Conservationist, Dean Kendall

10/22/2026

🦉 𝐎𝐰𝐥-𝐎-𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊! 🎃 Join A Place Called Hope, Farm River Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, and at Meigs Point Nature Center for a special evening with some of their amazing owl and opossum ambassadors, and meet the snakes of Meigs Point Nature Center!

Come enjoy a fun evening getting up close with these fascinating creatures and learning more about our local wildlife!

Friday, October 30th | 6pm-8pm
We can't wait to see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1459057902756639/

10/21/2026

A reminder that our last photo contest is running, photos that show off the beauty of the park in Fall are being accepted on our website. All the rules can be found at meigspointnaturecenter.org/
Thank you for all your great entries!

Discover the wonders of Meigs Point Nature Center for all ages at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, CT.

10/20/2026

Our oppossum has returned

10/11/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚, 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭! Suzanne's photo of an osprey in flight received the most votes! Thank you to everyone who shared their photos and voted. We loved seeing Hammonasset Beach State Park through your lenses! Our Fall Photo Contest is now OPEN! Details here: https://www.meigspointnaturecenter.org/hammonasset-beach-state-park-seasonal-photo-contest-2026/

Address

1288 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT
06443

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12032458743

Website

http://www.meigspointnaturecenter.org/

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