Pop-Up Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger Andrews

Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and Mirror columnist, Ginger Andrews. With so many varied habitats so close together, the Island is a great place to look and listen for birds. Our location out at sea makes for a fascinating mix of migratory species and year-round residents. Dry humor—always useful in a foggy environment—natural and human history, unexpected rarities, and other stories fill out the picture.

Children 8 and up are welcome with an adult guardian. Loner binoculars available. Wear sensible shoes, dress for the weather. You never know what may turn up. Transportation will not be provided for this offering and registrants must have a vehicle to participate. Parking available in the Town lot. This program convenes at the MMA Outdoor Classroom parking lot at 33 Washington Street at 7:45 AM.  This program will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather and a ticket exchange issued for an alternative date. Pre-registration is recommended as programs do fill up but walk-ins are welcome subject to availability.

DATES:

Saturday, February 14

Friday , April 24

Saturday, April 25

Friday, May 22

Saturday, May 23

8:00AM - 10:00AM

COST: $30

Members receive a 20% discount in cart

For inquiries: Call 508.228.9198 or email: ekermani@mariamitchell.org

Full Moon Nature Walk

Join Joanna Roche on a peaceful one hour walk (up to 2 miles on uneven terrain) under the light of the full Moon. Discover the legends and narratives of the past and present. Enjoy the tranquility of the quiet night sky and learn about our Moon's current themes and its important symbolism.

Our complimentary under the stars experience meets at a rotating location, you will be emailed with the walk location on the day of the program. 

Pre-registration is required as space is limited. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled and participants notified via email. This walk is designed to be interesting for adults and children ages 8 and older. Dress for the current weather conditions and bring your flashlights or headlamps! 

DATES:

Wednesday, April 1 | 8PM

Friday, May 1 | 8:30PM

Sunday, May 31 | 8:30PM

COST:  $10

free for Island residents

For inquiries: Call 508.228.9198 or email: info@mariamitchell.org

Pop-Up Beach Biology Field Trip

Join MMA aquarium staff on select Saturdays throughout the summer. Learn about the fascinating biology, ecology, and geology that make Nantucket's beaches so unique. We will discover shells, bones, and egg cases, and are likely to observe sand fleas, shore birds, marine invertebrates, and more. Come start your training as a professional Nantucket beachcomber!

This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children ages 10 and older and meets at the the MMA Aquarium, 32 Washington Street, Nantucket. All registered children must be accompanied by a registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required for program material preparation. Registration closes 1 hour before program start time.

Cost Per Participant: $30

Contact email: programs@mariamitchell.org

DATES

June 27

July 11 & July 25

August 15 & 29

Saturdays

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

COST: $30

Members receive a 20% discount in cart

For private group inquiries:

Call 508.228.9198 or email cnorman@mariamitchell.org

Feeding Frenzy

Join MMA Aquarists and staff on a 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. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond.

This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium at 32 Washington St. All registered children must be accompanied by at least one registered adult to participate in this program.

Pre-registration is recommended as programs do fill up but walk-ins are welcome subject to availability. Program begins promptly at start time and late arrivals may be turned away.

DATES:

Daily

June 11 - September 4

9:00AM - 9:45AM

COST: $175

This flat-rate program can accommodate 1 group of up to 5 guests. Members receive a 20% discount in cart

For private group inquiries:

Call 508.228.9198 or email cnorman@mariamitchell.org

Ravenous Reptiles

Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum! Learn about the unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more at the MMA Natural Science Museum! You will get to learn about and interact with several of the MMA Natural Science Museum educational animals. This is a great way to learn about native and non-native species up-close, especially if you love animals.

This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children ages 4 and older. This program meets at the MMA Natural Science Museum at 7 Milk Street, Nantucket MA. All registered children must be accompanied by at least one registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is recommended as programs do fill up but walk-ins are welcome subject to availability. Program begins promptly at start time and late arrivals may be turned away.

DATES:

June 11 - September 4

Mondays - Saturdays

9:00AM - 9:45AM

COST: $20

Members receive a 20% discount in cart

For private group inquiries:

Call 508.228.9198 or email: ekermani@mariamitchell.org

Nature Storytime

Enjoy this program designed for the young explorer in your family! During each session, a MMA educator will read a nature or science themed book, introduce you to one of the MMA's animal friends, and will finish up with an activity related to the story. This is a recurring program, but the specific focus and materials provided will change each week.

At least one adult must sign up with children. This program is designed to be interesting for children ages 3 and older. This program meets at the MMA Natural Science Museum at 7 Milk Street, Nantucket MA.

Pre-registration is recommended as programs do fill up but walk-ins are welcome subject to availability. Program begins promptly at start time. 

DATES:

June 11 - September 4



Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays

11:00AM - 11:45AM

COST: $15

Youth Members: Free

Members receive a 20% discount in cart

For private group inquiries:

Call 508.228.9198 or email: ekermani@mariamitchell.org

Night at the Aquarium

Join MMA aquarists for an evening at the MMA Aquarium after public operating hours! Discover what some of your favorite fishy friends do when the sun falls below the horizon and the moon fills the sky. Learn about animal nocturnal superpowers – like enhanced night vision or sleeping with half their brain awake! Plus, you’ll get to meet our animal ambassadors and learn how they are perfectly adapted for their adventures after dark.

This program meets at the MMA Aquarium located at 32 Washington Street, Nantucket. This program is appropriate for adults and children ages 5 and older. All registered children must be accompanied by a registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required for this program. Registration deadline: 4pm, the day of the program. Program begins promptly at start time and late arrivals may be turned away.

DATES:

June 16 - September 1

Tuesdays

8:30PM - 9:30PM

COST:$20

Members receive a 20% discount

For private group inquiries:

Call 508.228.9198 or email cnorman@mariamitchell.org

Preserving the Monuments of Our Ancestors: How to Properly Clean Historic Gravestones

Join the curator of the Maria Mitchell House and the Prospect Hill Cemetery Association historian for a short talk about stone monuments and their conservation. The class will then move to the Prospect Hill Cemetery where participants will learn how to properly clean stone monuments. Class will be hands on so please wear appropriate clothing. 

Please note that this class is to teach others so that they can clean their family's stone monuments. One must speak with the sextant of a cemetery before doing this. One must not work on stones not belonging to their family unless it is through a special program that has been approved by the cemetery and other officials.

This program meets at the Maria Mitchell House 1 Vestal Street Nantucket MA. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. In the event of inclement weather, programs will be cancelled and participants will be notified.

DATES:

Saturday, June 13

10:00AM - 12:00PM

COST: $15

Members receive a 20% discount, discount

For private group inquiries:

Call 508.228.9198 or email jfinger@mariamitchell.org

Family Sailors’ Valentines

A great time for you and your child to learn and create together! Join the curator of the Maria Mitchell House and create your own version of a sailors' valentine by decorating a small Shaker-style box or picture frame - something to be enjoyed and remembered for years to come. We provide all supplies - you bring your imagination and creativity! Adults must remain with their child for the entire duration of the program.



This paired program is designed for an adult and child ages 5 and older. This program meets at the MMA Hinchman House Natural Science Museum courtyard at 2 Vestal Street, Nantucket MA. Pre-registration is required as space is limited to 8 participants. 

DATES:

June 29

July 13

10:00AM - 11:30AM

COST PER PAIR:$55

Each Additional Child - $10

Members receive20% discount in cart

For private group inquiries:

Call 508.228.9198 or email jfinger@mariamitchell.org

Maria Mitchell and the Daring Daughters of Nantucket Island

Join the curator of the Maria Mitchell House, Jascin Leonardo Finger, for a walking tour concerning the lives of Maria Mitchell and Nantucket's famous and infamous women, as well as the lesser known women of our island. Learn why whaling, Quakerism, and the isolation of an island afforded these women opportunities that women elsewhere in America at the time were not afforded.

This program meets at the Maria Mitchell House 1 Vestal Street Nantucket MA. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. In the event of inclement weather, programs will be cancelled and participants will be notified.

DATES:

Saturday, May 2

Saturday, June 20

Friday, September 4

Saturday, September 19

10:00AM - 12:00PM

COST: $15

Members receive a 20% discount

For private group inquiries:

Call 508.228.9198 or email jfinger@mariamitchell.org

Four Centuries Domestic Architecture Tour

A unique and extremely popular collaborative walking tour with the MMA's Deputy Director & Curator of the Mitchell House, the Preservation Trust, and the Nantucket Historical Association that looks at the changes in domestic life over four centuries and how it shaped homes, buildings, neighborhoods, and land use. Tour may include brief visits inside some of the sites visited.

This program meets at the Oldest House, 16 Sunset Hill Lane Nantucket MA. Pre-registration is recommended as programs do fill up but walk-ins are welcome subject to availability. In the event of inclement weather, programs will be cancelled and participants will be notified.

DATES:

Saturday, May 9

Saturday, June 6

Saturday, September 5

Saturday, October 3

10:00AM - 12:00PM

COST: $25

For private group inquiries:

Call 508.228.9198 or email jfinger@mariamitchell.org