Join us for a guided nature exploration on part of our 275 acre property. Walking over our gently rolling trails, we’ll explore sandplain grasslands and coastal heathlands, and enjoy views of Long Pond. We will look up, look down, and look all around to see what’s blooming, budding, flying, and crawling around the property., Read More

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

The Nantucket Land Council and Almanack Arts Colony are excited to present this summer’s Friends Fête on Friday, July 8, 2022 to celebrate the inspiring beauty of Nantucket’s preserved and open spaces! Please join us for a fun night of music, dancing, delicious food & drinks for a great cause co-chaired by Jen Garran, Read More

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

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  

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

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.    

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

This practice will be led by Lynne Begier 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,, Read More

Loines Observatory, 59 Milk St Ext, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Join our professional astronomers for an impressive tour of Nantucket’s night sky. Each Monday and Wednesday Open Night will have two sessions: 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM and 9:45 PM - 10:30 PM. Our staff will guide you in viewing astronomical objects through our historic, Read More