Mornings for Members – The Serengeti

Named as Nantucket’s Serengeti due to its undeniable visual similarity to the plains of eastern Africa, this stunning property makes up the southern portion of the island’s largest acreage of undeveloped land, the Middle Moors. See approximately 400 acres of scrub oak shrubland that we have mowed annually since 1998 in our ongoing efforts, Read More

Marine Ecology Field Trip

Washington Street Extension Parking Lot, 104 Washington St Ext, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Wednesday – Friday, June 8th – August 19th, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM What sea creatures live in Nantucket Harbor? Find out as you help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! The Harbor is filled with interesting, Read More

Community Collage Day

Maria Mitchell Association, 33 Washington St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Please join us for a Community Collage Day with artist-in-residence, Danny O. We will be collaging with our impressive 100 year collection of National Geographic Magazines. Did you know that Maria Mitchell's brother, Henry Mitchell was a founder of this storied periodical in 1888? It, 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.  

Marine Ecology Field Trip

Wednesday – Friday, June 8th – August 19th, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM What sea creatures live in Nantucket Harbor? Find out as you help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that will amaze you in their shapes, colors, and habits. This, Read More

Biological Collections Open Hours

Maria Mitchell Research Center, 2 Vestal St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA 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

Marine Ecology Field Trip

Washington Street Extension Parking Lot, 104 Washington St Ext, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA Wednesday – Friday, June 8th – August 19th, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM What sea creatures live in Nantucket Harbor? Find out as you help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! The Harbor is filled with interesting, Read More

Feeding Frenzy

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, so advance registration is required. This program meets at, 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

Science Through Art: Agar Art

Maria Mitchell Research Center, 2 Vestal St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Explore the intertwined world of art and biology through making agar art! We will use bacteria to “paint” and create live art while learning about the fascinating field of microbiology! Over the days after the class, you will watch your art “grow” and become, Read More

Meet the Animals

MMA Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Tuesdays – Fridays, June 14th – August 19th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Learn about the feeding habits and unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more! If you love animals, this a great way to learn about native and non-native species up-close. Pre-registration, Read More

Nature Story Hour

MMA Research Center, 2 Vestal St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 14th – August 18th, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Enjoy your afternoon with this program specially-designed for the young explorer in your family! During each session, an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce you to one, Read More