Best For
Families with young children and rock collectors.
Nature's Art Village
US
Tourist Attraction·Expansive, Educational, Family Oriented
Nature's Art Village offers a multifaceted experience that blends education with outdoor fun. Located in Montville, the village is home to the Dinosaur Place, where life-sized prehistoric creatures roam a beautiful landscape filled with slides and water play areas. Inside, visitors can explore a world-class geology museum and a vast retail space known for its incredible selection of crystals, beads, and fine jewelry. Whether you are digging for gemstones, enjoying a scoop of ice cream, or browsing rare fossils, the village provides a resort-like atmosphere that has kept families returning for generations.
Nature's Art Village offers a multifaceted experience that blends education with outdoor fun. Located in Montville, the village is home to the Dinosaur Place, where life-sized prehistoric creatures roam a beautiful landscape filled with slides and water play areas. Inside, visitors can explore a world-class geology museum and a vast retail space known for its incredible selection of crystals, beads, and fine jewelry. Whether you are digging for gemstones, enjoying a scoop of ice cream, or browsing rare fossils, the village provides a resort-like atmosphere that has kept families returning for generations.
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Address
1650 Hartford New London Tpke, CT-85,Oakdale, CT 06370, USA
Websitenaturesartvillage.com
Phone(860) 443-4367
Hours
ClosedDaily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Highlights
Extensive collection of fossils and prehistoric minerals.
Interactive gemstone digging and gold panning for kids.
Outdoor dinosaur-themed park with slides and water play.
One of New England's largest selections of crystals and beads.
On-site ice cream shop for a sweet treat during your visit.
Time of Day
Lunch
Occasion Tags
Family, Tourists, Locals
Reviews
4.5
Excellent1,5 K reviews
Nature's Art Village is highly praised as a premier family destination in Connecticut, particularly for those with young children who love dinosaurs. Reviewers frequently mention the resort-like feel of the grounds, highlighting the beautiful landscape and the variety of outdoor activities like slides and water play. The shopping experience is a major draw, with many visitors calling it the best spot in New England for finding rocks, crystals, and beads. The educational aspect is well-regarded, featuring a massive museum of prehistoric geology and fossils that appeals to all ages. Families enjoy interactive experiences such as gemstone digging, often topping off the day with a visit to the on-site ice cream shop. Overall, it is described as a stunning and fun-filled location that visitors return to for decades.
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Location
Oakdale, Montville, Connecticut, United States
