Interpretive Facilities

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Dinosaur State Park What better way to learn about nature than to be surrounded by it? Visitors become involved in the outdoor experience through self-guided nature trails and programs sponsored by our seasonal and year-round nature-environmental centers. Join us for the fun of learning.

Year Round Centers:

Dinosaur State Park Exhibit Center - Rocky Hill
Questions concerning programs and services, and group reservations call: (860) 529-5816.
James L. Goodwin Conservation Center - Hampton
Group reservations and information call: (860) 455-9534.
Kellogg Environmental Center - Derby
Group reservations and information call: (203) 734-2513

Seasonal Centers:

Peoples State Forest, Stone Museum - Pleasant Valley
The museum is open Friday through Sunday from Memorial Day (May) until Labor Day (September).
Fort Trumbull - New London
The Fort is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm from May 21 through Labor Day. The Fort is closed between Labor Day and Memorial Day Weekend.
Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park - Groton
The museum and monument are open Wednesday through Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor day. The grounds are open daily, year-round.
Meig's Point Nature Center - Madison
Hammonassett Beach: (203) 245-8743
Hammonassett Beach State Park

Content last updated June 29, 2016

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection