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

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

Join MMA's Dr. Rich Blundell on this 4.6km (2.9 mile) walk through the history of planet Earth, each stride will account for approximately one million years of natural history. Along the way we will stop to explore the major thresholds of geologic time and draw on the local setting whenever possible to help tell, Read More

Maria Mitchell Association Research Center, 2 Vestal St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Come join Nantucket's own Charity Grace Mofsen & MMA's Telescope Engineer and Astronomer, Gary Walker, for an exciting 4-week course in the world of AstroPhotography. Charity Grace Mofsen captures the island of Nantucket in all its glory–In Light and At Night. With a, Read More

Loines Observatory, 59 Milk St Ext, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Join Dr. Rich Blundell of the MMA for a weekly Big History Storytelling at Loines Observatory. "Big History", an academic discipline which examines history from the Big Bang to the present has been pursued since the Renaissance. During this 90-minute visual lecture incorporating large scale, Read More

Maria Mitchell Association Research Center, 2 Vestal St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Night-time has always had a mysterious appeal, which brings out a whole new cast of avian and other creatures. It requires patience, and a shift of consciousness from sight to hearing. Join MMA's Field Ornithologist Ginger Andrews as we listen for calls of, Read More

Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA 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

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

MMA Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA 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

Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA 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