Glen Helen | Trailside Museum

Trailside Museum & Nature Shop

Hours: Thursday- Sunday 10-4pm

Hours of operation vary seasonally and with volunteer availability

The Trailside Museum is the Nature Center for Glen Helen Nature Preserve. Staffed by naturalist volunteers, this unique building features hands on exhibits celebrating native plants and animals of the region. The Trailside Museum also hosts our live resident snake, turtle and native fish. Visitors can match mammal furs, count an ancient oak's tree rings, play native animal I Spy, and enjoy the bird viewing area lined with active bird feeders.

Located in the Trailside Museum, 405 Corry Street, the Glen Helen Nature Shop offers items for nature lovers of all ages - including educational toys, books, bird feeders and seed, outdoor items, maps, and of course, Glen Helen gear. With your purchase, you are supporting the research, education, preservation, and conservation efforts of Glen Helen Nature Preserve.

Glen Helen Association Members receive 10% off their total purchase. Support the Glen AND save, become a Member! All purchases at the Nature Shop are tax deductible.

Trailside & Shop Volunteer Opportunities

Trailside Museum volunteers assist with greeting visitors and caring for ambassador animals, as well as leading guided hikes and educational programs/events for visitors of all ages. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Nature Shop volunteers help stock and sell unique nature items to benefit the Glen.

Check out more volunteer opportunities or

Become a Glen Helen Volunteer here!