Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium Winter Boardwalk & Tidepool Discovery

About this adventure

Perched along the shores of Narragansett Bay in Bristol, the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is an exceptional family discovery destination that pairs an interactive indoor natural history museum with 28 acres of protected wildlife refuge. Inside the heated center, children can explore a life-size 33-foot model of a North Atlantic Right Whale, observe native marine life in live aquarium exhibits, and interact with marine creatures in the hands-on tidepool touch tank. Outside, an ADA-accessible quarter-mile wooden boardwalk leads families through salt marsh and freshwater wetlands directly out to the sparkling winter shoreline of Narragansett Bay. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible single-story indoor nature center and a smooth, wide wooden boardwalk extending all the way to Narragansett Bay. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Indoor seating in the sunlit discovery gallery and benches along the scenic wetland boardwalk; accessible family restrooms with changing amenities. • Age Suitability: Ideal for all age groups, featuring toddler-height touch tanks, hands-on discovery drawers, and educational games. • Sensory Tips: Calm and welcoming educational environment; soft lighting in aquarium rooms and tranquil natural marsh sounds along the boardwalk.