# Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium Winter Boardwalk & Tidepool Discovery

> Place to go for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Open on its own schedule
- Where: Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Ages: All ages (Free for children under 4; hands-on exhibits designed for families with children of all ages)
- Price: $6 adults; $4 children (ages 4–12); Free for children ages 3 and under and Audubon members
- Organizer: Audubon Society of Rhode Island
- Official page: https://asri.org/nature-center-and-aquarium.html
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

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.

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