Open Nights are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9pm-10:30pm, June 14-August 30. Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, Open Nights in 2021 will have limited capacity and different viewing abilities. Masks are required. Join our professional astronomers for an impressive tour of Nantucket’s night sky. Our staff will assist you and answer questions while, Read More

This is a 60-minute class moderately paced with mindful and controlled movement and breath. Emphasis is on lengthening postures and fluid breathing, smooth transitions, and cultivating focus. Class includes a gentle warm-up, 1 brief flow to warm the body, a short series of longer holds, and a relaxing cool-down. The intention is to lengthen, Read More

A return to guided walks at this island favorite! Be prepared for some adventurous, mucky, uneven trails while you hear about the ecological bounty tucked in the vernal pools and Red Maple swamps of this striking forest. Uniquely shaped trees and vibrant seasonal sights await in the forests of Squam. To join this event, Read More

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 program is part of a long-term research project and is interesting for adults, Read More

White dwarf stars are the endpoints of all low-mass stars, including our Sun, and their high density means that all heavy elements rapidly settle out of their atmospheres. However, a large fraction of white dwarfs show heavy metals like calcium, oxygen, magnesium, and iron in their atmospheres. Dr. Hermes will discuss observations of the, Read More

Nantucket Harbor teems with marine life at night that is not visible in the day.  Join our Aquarium staff to learn about the fish, squid, crabs, and more that come out to feed at night in the shallow water. Meet at the MMA Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. At least one adult must sign up, Read More

Open Nights are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9pm-10:30pm, June 14-August 30. Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, Open Nights in 2021 will have limited capacity and different viewing abilities. Masks are required. Join our professional astronomers for an impressive tour of Nantucket’s night sky. Our staff will assist you and answer questions while, Read More

Begin your day 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 of the MMA’s animal friends, and we will finish up by making a craft or playing games related to the story. For, Read More

Join Aquarium staff on a private tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public! The Feeding Frenzy Program is extremely popular, so pre-registration is required. This flat-rate program can accommodate 1 household of up to 5 guests. This program is designed to be interesting for all, Read More

Join us for a guided walk around the bogs and forests of Windswept, a recently retired organic cranberry bog in the process of a restoration journey back into a useful and productive wetland. Hear about the ecological history in the making for this island favorite and the cranberry culture that helped to sustain the, Read More

Learn about the feeding habits and unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more! This is a great way to learn about native and non-native species up-close. The Meet the Animals Program is extremely popular, sopre-registration is required. This program is designed to be interesting for all ages! At least one adult must sign, Read More

Join Aquarium staff on a private tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public! The Feeding Frenzy Program is extremely popular, so pre-registration is required. This flat-rate program can accommodate 1 household of up to 5 guests. This program is designed to be interesting for all, Read More