Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger Andrews

Saturdays, June 11th - October 8th, 7:45 AM - 10:00 AM Join the MMA's Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, for a an educational birding field trip. You will learn about bird families, habitats, how to use field guides, common local bird species, tips for seeing birds, and how to adjust your binoculars for best vision., Read More

Feeding Frenzy

Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Join MMA Aquarium staff on a private tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. The Feeding Frenzy is very popular,, Read More

Drawing in Nature for Adults

Join artist Danny O- Maria Mitchell Association's Artist in Residence- for personalized instruction and artmaking in a small group setting. Explore landscape painting, drawing, and collage making. Danny creates whimsical pieces that reflect the everyday- collage, painting, illustration and print transfer processes will be explored. $30 per person  

Biological Collections Open Hours

Maria Mitchell Research Center, 2 Vestal St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Biological Collections Open Hours with Ginger Andrews, MMA’s Field Ornithologist will be held Saturdays from 10:00AM-12PM. At Open Hours, visitors learn about the collections, why collections are so important to science, and examine different specimens during each session. From specimens of birds and mammals, Read More

Saturday Morning Kids Art

Maria Mitchell Association, 33 Washington St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Join artist-in-residence, Danny O. for a small personalized class with hands on instruction- kids will explore a variety of projects and make all kinds of fun ART! This class is a drop-off program for kids 9-14. $30 per person.