Visit Us at the John James Ä¢¹½Av Center at Mill Grove

Here are some things to know before you go!
Photo: Luke Franke/Ä¢¹½Av

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a longtime friend of the John James Ä¢¹½Av Center, there's never been a better time to explore our exhibitions and Fledgling Field nature play area. Bring a friend, bring your family, or just bring yourself—there's plenty to see and do!  

Admission Fees for the Center and Historic House
  • Adults: $7
  • Seniors (65+): $6
  • Youth (ages 6-17): $5
  • Children (5 and under): Free
  • Active and retired military: Free
  • Free admission Sunday mornings 10:00 am–12:00 pm

The Historic House is open for docent-led tours at 11 am and 12:30 pm Wednesday through Sundays. Visitors must sign up for tours of the Historic House at the front desk of the Visitor Center.  For private group tour information, please contact the Front Desk at 610-666-5594. 

Mill Grove trails and grounds are open year-round and are open to free to the public from dawn to dusk. Please note that dogs are NOT allowed in the interior of the park since it is a bird sanctuary and birds see dogs as potential predators. Dogs are allowed on the paved Ä¢¹½Av Loop, which encircles the property only.

Hours
Your Guide to the John James Ä¢¹½Av Center at Mill Grove
Directions

Our address is 1201 Pawlings Road, Ä¢¹½Av, PA 19403. We are located at the intersection of Ä¢¹½Av Road and Pawlings Road.

*Many GPS systems are not accurate when bringing guests to Mill Grove. We have found the best solution is to use the intersection for your destination address, if possible. Also, many do not recognize Ä¢¹½Av as a town. Please use Norristown if this is the case with your GPS.

Parking

Parking spaces are available on site in front of the new John James Ä¢¹½Av Center museum. Handicap spots are available at the front of the lot. If additional accessibility arrangements need to be made, please call the front desk at 610-666-5593. Please do not park in the gravel lot at the lower end of the property.

John James Ä¢¹½Av Center at Mill Grove at a Glance
Aviary
Bathrooms
Binoculars to borrow or rent
Exhibits
Group meeting space
Hiking trails
Nature store
Parking lot
Picnic area
Pollinator garden
Venue rental
Wheelchair accessible
See what happening at the John James Ä¢¹½Av Center
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Nov
15
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
John James Ä¢¹½Av Center at Mill Grove
An Evening with Owls
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Nov
18
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Nature Monoprint-Making Workshop
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Nov
21
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
John James Ä¢¹½Av Center at Mill Grove
Beginners Birding Tour
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Nov
21
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Introduction to Birding
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Nov
22
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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The Birds of America Page Turning and Bird Ambassador
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Dec
5
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Holidays are for the Birds! Workshop
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Dec
6
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Introduction to Stargazing
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