A variety of nests and eggs from the Museum's collection. Marvel at the ingenuity of birds. An exhibit showing the rich geology of the area that affected the early history and economy of Connecticut. The exhibit's setting replicates mineshafts and quarry walls. Rare photographs, displayed with ores and minerals, allow visitors a glimpse into the robust and harsh conditions of the early mines.
Kids can slide down a short tunnel into a mineral dig area.
Metal detectors, magnifying lenses and sifting screens allow for close-up inspection. An exhibition displaying dioramas, photographs and artifacts that take you into the world of early native Americans.