Trailside Museum of Natural History
River Forest, Ill. 60305
(708) 366-6530
Cost: Free
Hours: Museum Hours: March through October, 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Saturday toThursday. Closed on Fridays.
Trailside Museum is a small nature center with an educational focus on teaching about local wildlife and wildlife habitat. Visitors can view a live coyote, red fox, owl and more. There are child-friendly, touchable educational displays within the museum, and outside there are interpretive signs along the nature trails. Many free nature programs are offered for children and for families.
















