
Discovery Depot at Nature's Art Village
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Hands-on fossil and geology discovery center at Nature's Art Village — covers paleontology, mineral identification, and earth science through interactive exhibits.
What families say
Kids of all ages (reviewers mention 3-6 year olds through older) dig the mining, gold panning, and geode cutting, and the staff—Aiyana, Jordan, and Brandon get specific praise—are consistently called out as friendly, knowledgeable, and great with kids. It's reasonably priced and the rock/crystal shop is a hit too, though one parent recommends bringing a face mask since the gravel used to hide rocks can kick up dust, especially rough for asthmatic kids. Reviewers say you could easily spend hours here, and there's also an outdoor area some visitors haven't explored yet.
Ages 4–14
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1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT 06370
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