Latest Past Events

Maria Mitchell Association Open Telescope Night

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

Did you know that some Nantucketers love to eat mole crabs? Join aquarium staff to learn about the fascinating biology, ecology, and geology that make Nantucket's beaches so unique. We will discover shells and bones of over 15 species of marine animals and are likely to observe live mole crabs, sand fleas, shore birds,, Read More

Nature Story Hour

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