Nature’s Art Village

Premier Tourism Destination of Southeastern CT

Great Fun for the Whole Family

Welcome to Nature’s Art Village! We are Connecticut’s fastest growing family-fun destination and we have attractions for the whole family. Lots of things to do just 20 minutes from Mystic, CT!

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Dinosaur Theme-Park • Indoor Natural Science Activities • Crystals & Fossils • Mini Golf • Museum of Retro-Technology • Antiques

Adventures you cannot find anywhere else!
Nature’s Art Village is an ideal destination for families, dinosaur & nature lovers, and anyone interested in geology and paleontology. It offers a fun and educational experience for all ages, with a variety of activities and attractions to explore.

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The Dinosaur Place
The Dinosaur Place
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60-acre Outdoor Adventure Park home to over 50 life-sized dinosaurs on pristine nature trails!

60-acre Outdoor Adventure Park home to over 50 life-sized dinosaurs on pristine nature trails! New England’s largest Splash Pad® (A Unique Zero-Depth Water Park), a dinosaur-themed maze, dinosaur caves, and Monty’s Playground, featuring T-Rex Tower.

Discovery Depot
Discovery Depot
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Enjoy indoor educational fun with unique science activities.

Enjoy indoor educational fun with unique science activities. Check our hand-on attractions: Jackpot Mine, Thunder Creek and the only Geode Cutting center in New England!

The PAST Antiques Marketplace
The PAST Antiques Marketplace
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14,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles, and crafts displayed on two accessible floors.

14,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles, and crafts displayed on two accessible floors. With more than 90 antique and collectibles dealers under one roof, The PAST Antiques Marketplace is sure to have something for the or collector in all of us.

Minerals & Fossils
Rare Minerals & Fossils
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Gemstones, crystals, fossils and more!

A to Z Mineral Shop is as much an attraction as it is a collector’s paradise! Real Jurassic period footprints from Connecticut River Valley. Real meteorites and rare fossils will make a perfect unique gifts for all ages!

Jewelry & Gifts
Jewelry & Unique Gifts
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The Artistic Jewelry Shop features an incredible collection of hand-picked, one-of-a-kind jewelry.

The Artistic Jewelry Shop features an incredible collection of hand-picked, one-of-a-kind jewelry. Find a wide selection including Moonstone, Amethyst, Amber, Jade, Topaz, and more!

Genius Museum
Genius Museum
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Take a step through time into the Genius Museum at Nature’s Art Village and enter a village of progress!

Take a step through time and enter a village of progress! Discover a timeless town displaying the rapid transformation of American technology over two centuries, along with the geniuses who created it all.

Copper Creek Mini Golf
Copper Creek Mini Golf
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This challenging 18-hole tournament-style course offers a one-of-a-kind Old West Mining Town theme.

This challenging 18-hole tournament-style course offers a one-of-a-kind Old West Mining Town theme. There are multiple ways to play every hole, so you can try new ways each time you visit. In addition to being educational, we are sure that you will agree it is fun and unique!

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Gift Cards

Nature’s Art Village Gift Cards are the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list! Gift cards can be used at:

  • The Dinosaur Place
  • Discovery Depot
  • The Shops at Nature’s Art Village
  • Copper Creek Mini Golf

Gift cards can also be purchased in person at Nature’s Art Village on Route 85 in Montville, Connecticut.

If Gift Cards were purchased online they will be mailed through the United States Postal Service to the address given at checkout. Keep in mind that it may take up to 7 business days to receive your gift card from time of purchase based on mailing address. If you have any questions or need to change the mailing address please call 860.443.4367. Nature’s Art Village Gift Cards do not expire. Gift Card purchases are non-refundable.

Events

Nature’s Art Village hosts a range of events throughout the year,
from beading classes and jewelry sales to a family-friendly Dino Easter Egg hunt and Earth Week.
Lastly, don’t forget to check out a month long Halloween extraordinary event called, Pumpkin Passage held every October!
There’s always something fun and exciting to do at Nature’s Art Village!

Dino Egg Hunt
Wire Wrapping
Sunday, April 2 • 1-4 PM
Wire Wrapping Class
(Part 1)

Come make this simple wire nest design and add any number of eggs to match your little fledglings or for an adorable spring design! Call to reserve a spot: (860) 443-4367.

Beginners Class. New wire techniques are introduced in this class to make your own jewelry from scratch! $30 for 3 hour workshop.
Call to reserve a spot: (860) 443-4367.

Bscics of BEading
Sunday, April 9 • 1-4 PM
Basics of Beading

Come make a necklace using the wire and clasp design. Perfect for all kinds of necklaces, bracelets, anklets and more! Call to reserve a spot: (860) 443-4367.

Come make a necklace using the wire and clasp design. Perfect for all kinds of necklaces, bracelets, anklets and more! $30 for 3 hour workshop.
Call to reserve a spot: (860) 443-4367.

Macrame
Sunday, April 16 • 1-4 PM
Macramé Anklet

Just in time for barefoot weather! $30 for 3 hour workshop.
Call to reserve a spot: (860) 443-4367.

Just in time for barefoot weather! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your creative side and make something special that you can wear all season long! $30 for 3 hour workshop.
Call to reserve a spot: (860) 443-4367.

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