Welcome to Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum. We strive to fulfill our mission every day by: maintaining over ten miles of trails, offering educational programming for children and adults, providing homes in our exhibits for more than 40 native and exotic animals, and welcoming over 35,000 visitors a year. The Nature Center and Museum is always free to visit. We appreciate your support in membership and in donations very much - thanks to you, our doors are open and admission is free to all. 

Our trails encompass various habitats found all across New York State! From the meadows of old farmlands, rounded hills formed by ancient glaciers, complex wetlands including ponds and vernal pools, expansive deciduous forests to the steep slopes and expansive views of Frenchman's Bluff.

Along with our trails, we  offer a museum that houses over 40 animal ambassadors that can be found locally and around the world! Our animals come from all classes including: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and even arthropods. With our large windows and native pine architecture, we allow visitors to connect with nature from the comfort of indoors. The main building and Morrell Lodge are the perfect locations for social gatherings, School groups, and birthday parties!

At Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We recognize that our natural world is made up of a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives, and we strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community.
We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion,
or any other aspect of their identity. Through our programs, events, volunteer and board recruitment and educational efforts, we aim to inspire a love and appreciation of nature that is accessible to all.

The mission of Tanglewood Nature Center is to lead and support education and preservation efforts in our region to achieve a heightened awareness, understanding, enjoyment, and caring for our natural environment. 

Our next 3 upcoming events are highlighted below.

To see what else is going on, visit our Upcoming Events page!