Trailside Museum is the weekend welcome center for Glen Helen Nature Preserve. The museum features hands-on displays and exhibits that are designed for children to get an up-close experience with nature. Trailside Museum is a great place to start exploring the Glen. Trailside Museum offers scheduled, guided programs for Elementary school age groups, and is the starting place for many public family and adult programs. Visitors to the Glen are encouraged to stop by the Trailside Museum before exploring the trails.

Trailside Hours

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Trailside Museum is open Monday-Thursday, 1 to 7 pm, Friday 10 am to 8 pm, and Saturday-Sunday 9 am to 8 pm. Please call 937-767-7648 to confirm.

Trailside Programs

Guided Group Programs 

Bring your class or group to the Trailside Museum for a program and hike. Topics vary and can accommodate groups up to 25 students. 

Interpretive Walks Open to the Public

Trailside Museum is the main meeting spot for interpretive walks in Glen Helen. 

Reptile Feeding Programs

Watch our naturalists feed the snake and turtle who live in the Trailside Museum once a month (typically the first or second Saturday of each month).

Rent Trailside Museum

Trailside can be rented out for special events--it's particularly well suited for children's birthday parties.