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Nature's Art Village

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Nature's Art Village

The Connecticut's portal to hidden worlds! Discover your treasures. The Dinosaur Place theme park, crystals & minerals, beads, fossils, gifts, toys & more!
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Only 20 min from Mystic. 1650 Route 85, Montville, CT. Amazing shopping experience and a day of family fun…ALL IN ONE! THE SHOPS (10 - 6 PM)
10,000 sq ft of unique treasures from all over the world🌎
• Crystals & Minerals
• Real Fossils & Meteorites
• Unique Gifts & Souvenirs
• Jewelry
• Toys & Games
• Beads & Beading Supplies
• Essential Oil, Reiki Candles, Crystal Bowls, Tarot, Incense Sticks & m

ore! https://naturesartvillage.com/experience/the-shops/

THE PAST ANTIQUES MARKETPLACE (10 - 6 PM)
Over 90 vendors on 14,000 square feet of antiques

• Furniture
• Vintage Wares
• Jewelry
• Framed Art
• Figurines
• Rare Coins
• Collectibles
• Decorative Items & and so much more! https://naturesartvillage.com/attraction/past-antiques/

The Past Antiques Market has been proudly recognized as Yankee Magazine’s Editors’ Choice Winner of “Best Antique Stop” in New England for 2014. THE DINOSAUR PLACE (opens April 1, 2023, 1 PM)
Outdoor Dinosaur-Themed Park

• Over 60 life-sized Dinosaurs
• Zero-depth Water Playground Splash Pad® (Closed till May 20th, 2023)
• Engaging playscapes
• Maze with a slide through the giant mouth of a Tyrannosaurus Rex
• Train, pedal gokarts,
• Splash Pad, a unique zero-depth water park. Slip-resistant footwear is mandatory at all times (CLOSED FOR THE 2022 SEASON!)
• FREE Parking and no additional tax! https://naturesartvillage.com/experience/the-dinosaur-place/

DISCOVERY DEPOT (open Saturdays & Sundays 1-5 PM)
Indoor Adventure Activity Center

• Digging for Gems (Jackpot Mine)
• Panning for "Gold" (Thunder Creek)
• The only Geode Center in New England! https://naturesartvillage.com/experience/discovery-depot/

You keep everything you find! COPPER CREEK
Mini Golf

• 18 Hole Adventure Mini Golf Course
• One-of-a-Kind Old West Mining Town Theme
• Challenging Tournament-Style Course
• Multiple Ways to Play Every Hole
• Designed for Ages 8 and Up
• FREE Parking and no additional tax! https://naturesartvillage.com/attraction/copper-creek/

Children under age 6 not permitted on the course. Paid guests only on the course. First 9 Holes are Wheelchair Accessible

To check out more information, please visit: https://naturesartvillage.com/

06/13/2026

𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵.
Fossils are fascinating remnants of dinosaurs, making them as intriguing as the creatures themselves. Visitors can explore one of the largest fossil collections in New England at The Shops at Natures Art Village home to The Dinosaur Place. This venue, known for its impressive dinosaur exhibits, features a T-Rex that can be seen from Route 85, offering an experience reminiscent of a natural history museum with a vast array of specimens to check out. Located at 1650 Hartford-New London Tpke in Montville, CT.

05/31/2026

✨ 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣.𝗔.𝗦.𝗧. 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀! ✨

Today and tomorrow (June 1, 2026 at 6 pm the door will be closed) mark the final days for The P.A.S.T. Antiques! We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your support over the years. In celebration, most items are 50% off! (Excludes select items such as coins, currency, and dinosaur products.)

🐾 Exciting News Ahead! 🦖 The Dinosaurs are taking over the building. Our indoor dinosaur family activity center is set to launch Phase #1 by the New Year, with two more phases to follow, transforming our location into a family destination everyone will love.

Don’t miss your chance to find unique treasures before they're gone!

The P.A.S.T. Antiques: 1650 Hartford-New London Tpke., Montville/Oakdale, CT.
We look forward to seeing you

03/25/2026

The Viral Mystery Dumplings are back in stock! But they won’t be chilling on the shelves for long so grab them while they are HOT 🔥

Will you be lucky and find the rare Galaxy dumpling this time? Fingers crossed🤞

03/13/2026

More and more vendors at The P.A.S.T. Antiques Marketplace with HUGE DISCOUNTS! Visit 1630 Hartford-New London Tpke, Rte. 85, Oakdale, CT very soon before they are gone!

03/06/2026

Huge Discounts happening at The P.A.S.T. Antiques Marketplace right now!
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Come visit The P.A.S.T. Marketplace Antiques, 1630 Rte. 85, Montville, CT

02/26/2026

The Viral Mystery Dumplings are HERE! 🥳

New addition to our shops. Come and see if you can find the super rare Galaxy Glitter Dumpling🔮

02/13/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲
Valentine’s Day is February 14, 2026—tomorrow. This is gentle reminder to visit us soon. Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts Await at Nature’s Art Village.

While we do carry candles and stuffed bears, there are many other unique options to delight your loved one. Jewelry or a heart-shaped mineral for the adults, a tea set or makeup play set for your child are a couple of standout ideas.

Visit us today and find something truly memorable for your someone special. Nature’s Art Village, home to The Dinosaur Place, 1650 Route 85, Montville, CT. Hours: 10 am to 6 pm. Happy Valentine’s Day from our family to yours!

Address

1650 Hartford-New London Tpke, Route 85
Oakdale, CT
06370

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+18604434367

Website

http://www.NaturesArtVillage.com/

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