Meigs Point Nature Center

Meigs Point Nature Center is a free nature education facility nestled within Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, Connecticut. The center offers themed exhibit rooms exploring air, water, and woodland habitats, along with outdoor gardens and a ten-stop Outdoor Explorer scavenger hunt. Live wildlife webcams — including osprey feeds — let visitors observe local species in real time, while more than 40 customizable educational programs serve school groups, birthday parties, and summer campers. Citizen science initiatives and seasonal photo contests encourage families to engage with Connecticut's coastal and woodland ecosystems year-round. Open Tuesday through Sunday with seasonally varying hours, Meigs Point combines hands-on discovery with conservation education in a welcoming, no-cost setting ideal for curious visitors of all ages.