Premier Tourism Destination of Southeastern CT.
Open every day
10 am – 6 pm
Premier Tourism Destination of Southeastern CT.
Open every day
10 am – 6 pm
Just 20 minutes from Mystic, CT
1650 Route 85, Oakdale, CT
Just 20 minutes from Mystic, CT
1650 Route 85, Oakdale, CT
Enjoy indoor educational fun with unique science activities. Open Saturdays & Sundays.
Enjoy indoor educational fun with unique science activities. Check out our hands-on attractions: Jackpot Mine (4 caves where you dig for gems) Thunder Creek (A running water trough where one pans for fools gold) and the only Geode Cutting center in New England!
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!
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 gift for all ages!
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ADVENTURES YOU CANNOT FIND ANYWHERE ELSE
We are an ideal destination for families, dinosaur & nature lovers, and anyone interested in geology and paleontology. It offers a fun an educational experience for all ages, with a variety of activities and attractions to explore.
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!