Welcome to Nature’s Art Village,
Home of The Dinosaur Place
1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT 06370
The Dinosaur Place
Explore a 60-acre outdoor adventure park, home to over 50 life-sized dinosaurs on pristine nature trails!
Imaginations Run Wild!
- A“MAZE”asaurus
- Monty’s Playground
- Splash Pad
- The Dinosaur Trails & Caves
- T-Rex Tower
Discovery Depot
Move the adventure indoors and visit Discovery Depot, a hands-on indoor activity center.
Experience Unique Adventures!
- Geode Center
- Thunder Creek
- Jackpot Mine
The Shops
We have a knowledgeable and helpful staff, wide-open aisles, and a bright and cheerful atmosphere. Enjoy this incredibly unique shopping experience.
The Most Unique Shopping Destination
- Artful Gift Shop
- A to Z Mineral Shop
- Ancient Fossil Shop
- Artistic Jewelry Shop
- Absolute Bead Shop
- Ageless Toy Shop
The PAST Antiques Marketplace
More than 90 antique and collectibles dealers under one roof. Over 14,000 square feet of one-of-a-kind antiques, crafts, and collectibles.
Antiques, Collectibles & Crafts
- The PAST Antiques Marketplace
- Genius Museum
Gift Cards
Nature’s Art Village Gift Cards are the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list! Gift cards to Nature’s Art Village 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 over the phone by calling 860.443.4367 or in person at Nature’s Art Village on Route 85 in Montville, Connecticut.
Gift Cards purchased online 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.
