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foot visitor center and museum will feature: two galleries for conservation and art, a theater, and outdoor features including a Fledgling Trail, an interactive exhibit that allows people to experience the earliest stages of a bird’s life, from
The house and barn on the property were renovated between 2015 and 2016 before reopening last year. For educational purposes, the center also houses seven birds, including owls, who have all been injured and rehabilitated, but can’t survive in the wild.
A public/private partnership between Montgomery County
American home of John James Audubon and celebrates his
is now a museum that holds all his major works on paper, several original oil paintings, and a gift shop.
“This is where John James Audubon fell in love with the birds of America, and we want to be able to share that and his beautiful, life-like paintings,” said Jean Bochnowski, Director of Centers for Audubon Pennsylvania. “Our goal is to merge the history and art of Audubon to inspire others to explore and protect habitat for people and birds.”
The project is being funded by the county, the state, and dozens of individual and foundation supporters. The more than 200-acre area, which includes several trails, is also being surveyed to replace some of the trees with more native species that will be healthier for the birds.
Museum exhibits will highlight a closer look at birds, their feathers, eggs, nests, the different sounds they make, and will have a short movie depicting the life and journey of Audubon. Outside, there will be a bird-watching porch over a
A popular spot for weddings, the center also hosts a free annual juried art show in April with paintings, sculptures, and photos for sale.
Learn more:
johnjames.audubon.org
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