Monthly Weekly Daily List Grid Tile
Events for January
27th
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Mindful Wellness: Deep Relaxation with Kara EvansExpired
Greater Light
Events for January
28th
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Winter After School SeriesExpired
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Youth Chorus Ages 8+Expired
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
Events for January
29th
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Winter After School SeriesExpired
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Library LegosExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
7:00 pm
Celtic SessionsExpired
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
Events for January
31st
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Ravenous ReptilesExpired
MMA Natural Science Museum
$15.00
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
STEAM SensationExpired
MMA Natural Science Museum
$20.00
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Pajama StorytimeExpired
MMA Natural Science Museum
$10.00
Events for February
1st
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Mindful Wellness: Qi Gong for Healthy Digestion with Heidi DrewExpired
Greater Light
Events for February
2nd
Events for February
3rd
Events for February
4th
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Ports of Call Lectures at the Saltmarsh Center: The Oldest Lifesaving Museum in the CountryExpired
Saltmarsh Senior Center
Events for February
5th
Events for February
6th
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia YouthExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for February
7th
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia YouthExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for February
8th
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Mindful Wellness: Qi Gong to Connect and Balance Your Mind, Body & Spirit with Heidi DrewExpired
Greater Light
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Hospital Thrift Shop Winter Donation Drop-offExpired
Nantucket’s Hospital Thrift Shop
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia YouthExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia YouthExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for February
9th
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia YouthExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for February
10th
Events for February
11th
Events for February
12th
Events for February
13th
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia YouthExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for February
14th
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia YouthExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for February
15th
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Hospital Thrift Shop Winter Donation Drop-offExpired
Nantucket’s Hospital Thrift Shop
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia YouthExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia YouthExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for February
16th
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia YouthExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for February
17th
No Events
Events for February
18th
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for February
19th
Events for February
20th
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Where It Happened: Nantucket’s Historic Places – Nantucket Railroad
Saltmarsh Senior Center
Events for February
21st
Events for February
22nd
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for February
23rd
Events for February
24th
No Events
Events for February
25th
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for February
26th
Events for February
27th
Events for February
28th
Events for March
1st
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Ravenous Reptiles
MMA Natural Science Museum
$15.00
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Read to a Buddy
Early Childhood Playroom
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Nature Storytime
MMA Natural Science Museum
$10.00
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
STEAM Sensation
MMA Natural Science Museum
$20.00
Events for March
2nd
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Ravenous Reptiles
MMA Natural Science Museum
$15.00
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Nature Storytime
MMA Natural Science Museum
$10.00
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
STEAM Sensation
MMA Natural Science Museum
$20.00
2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Met Live: Grounded
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
2025 Oscars Watch Party
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Monthly Weekly Daily List Grid Tile
February 2025
Drop In Transcription TimeOngoing
Manuscript Transcription Initiative Help us transcribe historical materials from the NHA manuscript collection! As we upload our collection of ships’ logs to the crowdsourcing manuscript transcription service From the Page, follow along on whaling voyages from the comfort of your own home!
Where It Happened: Nantucket’s Historic Places – Nantucket Railroad
Step aboard the Egan Maritime’s Shipwreck Shuttle and journey through time to uncover the stories and tracks of the iconic Nantucket Railroad. Between 1881 and 1918, the railroad chugged across the island from Steamship Wharf to Surfside and later to Sconset, leaving a legacy of adventure and calamity. We will retrace its path and relive […]
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 […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Pajama Storytime
An evening story-time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read diverse stories and lead activities that promote discovery and imagination. This program encourages children to develop a lifelong love of nature, reading and learning and introduces them […]
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 […]
Read to a Buddy
NiSHA and our certified animal therapy teams, in collaboration with NCS, offer Read to a Buddy, a literacy program encouraging pre-reading and reading skills. This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgemental way to become more confident and simply enjoy reading. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the collection. Registration will […]
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Discover connections to art, history, and each other as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection.
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 […]
Community Winter Walk: Folger’s Hill
This free community tour is offered by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. Join them on a new guided walk experience to a lesser-known hill in the Moors with a spectacular view. Not as easily findable as Altar Rock, but it holds a higher elevation and the experience is worth the hike through the sandy roads of […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
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 […]
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 […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Discover connections to art, history, and each other as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection.
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Library Legos
Come join us for some creative construction! The library will supply the LEGO bricks and you can have some fun. We’ll take a picture of you and your masterpiece for you to keep! With permission, we’ll post pictures of your masterpiece on our Weezie Library Facebook page! Program is FREE but space is limited.
Suicide Loss Survivor Peer Grief Support Group
Join our safe and supportive space for suicide loss survivors. Connect with others who understand your pain. Led by Sharing Kindness and Fairwinds, this support group is tailored for those aged 18 and above, providing a space to share, heal, and find solace together. This group is held every 4th Wednesday of the month. To […]
Online Class: Color Mastery: How to Make Gorgeous Color Combinations
A live online class with Mary Byrom in an interactive format for beginning to advanced painters of a variety of media. Learn how to mix clean, beautiful colors and use color skillfully in your work. Develop color sensitivity to use color more effectively to convey emotion and mood in your paintings. AAN Program Manager Lizbet […]
SPEAKING WITHOUT FEAR
A NEW WEEKLY CLASS TAUGHT BY ACTOR/DIRECTOR SARAH FRAUNFELDER WEDNESDAYS @ 6PM 1B FREEDOM SQUARE, NANTUCKET Family Resource Centers FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR TEXT: 508.221.0193
Celtic Sessions
Drop in and enjoy playing classic Celtic tunes in a group setting.
Salty Dog Showcase
It’s back! We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Salty Dog Showcase! Join us at Egan for a night filled with fun, music, and local trivia. Our hosts, defending champion Leah Hull and trivia legend Sean Sullivan, along with a select panel of Nantucket locals, will compete in a series of trivia games that […]
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 […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Pajama Storytime
An evening story-time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read diverse stories and lead activities that promote discovery and imagination. This program encourages children to develop a lifelong love of nature, reading and learning and introduces them […]
March 2025
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 […]
Read to a Buddy
NiSHA and our certified animal therapy teams, in collaboration with NCS, offer Read to a Buddy, a literacy program encouraging pre-reading and reading skills. This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgemental way to become more confident and simply enjoy reading. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the collection. Registration will […]
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Discover connections to art, history, and each other as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection.
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 […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
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 […]
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 […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Met Live: Grounded
Two-time Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera Grounded, commissioned by the Met and based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play, has its awaited company premiere.
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
2025 Oscars Watch Party
Join us at The Dreamland the evening of Sunday, March 2nd for our first-ever Oscars Watch Party! We’ll be showing the live broadcast of the 2025 Oscars for free in the Studio Theater, hosting a cash bar, and offering a dessert buffet ($20 public/free for members). Make it a black-tie evening, or come in your PJ’s […]
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Discover connections to art, history, and each other as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection.
Ports of Call Lectures at the Saltmarsh Center: The history of Oyster Farming on Nantucket
Discover the rich history of shellfishing and oyster farming in Nantucket with Renee Ceely, wife of the late Martin Ceely, pioneer of the island’s first oyster farm established in 1982. Fueled by passion and vision, Martin and his friends laid the foundation for an industry that became a cornerstone of Nantucket’s economy. Join Renee as […]
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Lecture: A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial with Lee McColgan
Shop Class as Soulcraft meets A Place of My Own in this lyrical meditation of a woodworker steadfastly repairing a historic home. Old houses share their secrets only if they survive. Trading the corporate ladder for a stepladder, Lee McColgan commits to preserving the ramshackle Loring House, built in 1702, using period materials and methods […]
Library Legos
Come join us for some creative construction! The library will supply the LEGO bricks and you can have some fun. We’ll take a picture of you and your masterpiece for you to keep! With permission, we’ll post pictures of your masterpiece on our Weezie Library Facebook page! Program is FREE but space is limited.
Celtic Sessions
Drop in and enjoy playing classic Celtic tunes in a group setting.
Drop In Transcription Time
Manuscript Transcription Initiative Help us transcribe historical materials from the NHA manuscript collection! As we upload our collection of ships’ logs to the crowdsourcing manuscript transcription service From the Page, follow along on whaling voyages from the comfort of your own home!
Mindful Memories
Join us for Mindful Memories, a program specifically designed for individuals with cognitive impairments and their caregivers. Come participate in activities that foster sense of connection through experiences with your peers. Experiences will include story sharing through art, music, and more using multi-sensory activities. REGISTER by phone or email 508-228-1894 ext 145 / Lschaeffer@nha.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 […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Pajama Storytime
An evening story-time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read diverse stories and lead activities that promote discovery and imagination. This program encourages children to develop a lifelong love of nature, reading and learning and introduces them […]
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 […]
Hospital Thrift Shop Winter Donation Drop-off
Hospital Thrift Shop Winter Donation Drop-off
In the Heart of the Sea Community Reading
Take a step back in time to learn about whaling history in this immersive weekend experience centered around the story of the whaleship Essex. The main event will be a community read-through of Nathaniel Philbrick’s book In the Heart of the Sea, with engaging activities sprinkled throughout, including hands-on activities, collections object viewing, a sea shanty […]
Read to a Buddy
NiSHA and our certified animal therapy teams, in collaboration with NCS, offer Read to a Buddy, a literacy program encouraging pre-reading and reading skills. This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgemental way to become more confident and simply enjoy reading. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the collection. Registration will […]
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Discover connections to art, history, and each other as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection.
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 […]
Community Winter Walk: Masquetuck
This free community tour is offered by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. Join them on the short loop through a small, fascinating sunken hardwood forest that extends to the shores of West Polpis harbor with opportunities to see winter ducks, talk shellfish, and see the benefits to other residents of this ecologically rich area. Register at: […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
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 […]
In the Heart of the Sea Community Reading
Take a step back in time to learn about whaling history in this immersive weekend experience centered around the story of the whaleship Essex. The main event will be a community read-through of Nathaniel Philbrick’s book In the Heart of the Sea, with engaging activities sprinkled throughout, including hands-on activities, collections object viewing, a sea shanty […]
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 […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Discover connections to art, history, and each other as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection.
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Library Legos
Come join us for some creative construction! The library will supply the LEGO bricks and you can have some fun. We’ll take a picture of you and your masterpiece for you to keep! With permission, we’ll post pictures of your masterpiece on our Weezie Library Facebook page! Program is FREE but space is limited.
Celtic Sessions
Drop in and enjoy playing classic Celtic tunes in a group setting.
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 […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Pajama Storytime
An evening story-time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read diverse stories and lead activities that promote discovery and imagination. This program encourages children to develop a lifelong love of nature, reading and learning and introduces them […]
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 […]
Read to a Buddy
NiSHA and our certified animal therapy teams, in collaboration with NCS, offer Read to a Buddy, a literacy program encouraging pre-reading and reading skills. This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgemental way to become more confident and simply enjoy reading. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the collection. Registration will […]
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Discover connections to art, history, and each other as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection.
Nantucket Science Festival
The Nantucket Science Festival (ACKSciFest) is an annual public celebration of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) held on the third Saturday of March. It is a free community-based event, bringing together island partner organizations and the Nantucket Community at large, to highlight the impact of STEAM in all of our lives. Founded by […]
Nantucket Science Festival: Waves of Discovery
Join the Maria Mitchell Association and a generous team of community collaborators for a FREE community event!Explore the world of STEAM-based art, interactive displays, and hands-on activities for all ages! Designated Sensory Friendly Hour: Begins at 9:30 AM
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 […]
13th Annual Nantucket Shamrock Run
13th Annual Nantucket Shamrock Run Break out your finest festive green💚 attire, it’s time to run (or walk) for Nantucket’s shelter animals🐶🐱🐰🐹 SAVE THE DATE for the 13th Annual Nantucket Shamrock Run coming up this March 2025 on Saturday the 15th at Cisco Brewery. A big thanks to our wonderful friends who organize this race […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
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 […]
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 […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
National Theatre: Present Laughter
OVERVIEW: The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for […]
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Discover connections to art, history, and each other as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection.
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Library Legos
Come join us for some creative construction! The library will supply the LEGO bricks and you can have some fun. We’ll take a picture of you and your masterpiece for you to keep! With permission, we’ll post pictures of your masterpiece on our Weezie Library Facebook page! Program is FREE but space is limited.
Celtic Sessions
Drop in and enjoy playing classic Celtic tunes in a group setting.
Drop In Transcription Time
Manuscript Transcription Initiative Help us transcribe historical materials from the NHA manuscript collection! As we upload our collection of ships’ logs to the crowdsourcing manuscript transcription service From the Page, follow along on whaling voyages from the comfort of your own home!
Mindful Memories
Join us for Mindful Memories, a program specifically designed for individuals with cognitive impairments and their caregivers. Come participate in activities that foster sense of connection through experiences with your peers. Experiences will include story sharing through art, music, and more using multi-sensory activities. REGISTER by phone or email 508-228-1894 ext 145 / Lschaeffer@nha.org
Where it Happened: The Nantucket Lighthouses
Nantucket’s shifting shoals have long posed perilous challenges for mariners—whaleshipsreturning home and commercial vessels from the Old World navigating to Atlantic ports. Even the most skilled seafarers depended on the island’s three iconic lighthouses to avoid disaster. Join Tony Dumitru, Manager of Collections and Exhibitions, for a captivating PowerPoint presentation at the Egan Maritime Office, […]
From Lightships to Baskets: A Nantucket Crafting Workshop
Nantucket Island has a history of basketmaking, developed in the second half of the 19th century by those who manned the lightships that warned of dangerous waters around the island. Join AAN and the Egan Maritime Institute for a special evening workshop at the Lifesaving Museum and craft a small coiled basket using seagrass and […]
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 […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Pajama Storytime
An evening story-time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read diverse stories and lead activities that promote discovery and imagination. This program encourages children to develop a lifelong love of nature, reading and learning and introduces them […]
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 […]
Hospital Thrift Shop Winter Donation Drop-off
Hospital Thrift Shop Winter Donation Drop-off
Read to a Buddy
NiSHA and our certified animal therapy teams, in collaboration with NCS, offer Read to a Buddy, a literacy program encouraging pre-reading and reading skills. This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgemental way to become more confident and simply enjoy reading. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the collection. Registration will […]
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Discover connections to art, history, and each other as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection.
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 […]
Community Winter Walk: Eels & Oysters Encounter
This free community tour is offered by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. Join them on a visit with Jisun Reiner and Isaac Hersh as they further their research into Nantucket’s vibrant population of American Eels. Learn the unbelievable natural history of this species, see them up-close-and-personal & discover the winter ecology of our artificial oyster reef […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
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 […]
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2025 Annual Events
April 24 -27, Daffodil Festival
May 14 – 18, Wine & Food Festival
June, Nantucket Preservation Month
June 12 -15, Book Festival
June 25 – 30, Film Festival
July 4, – Independence Day Festivities
July 8 – 13, Nantucket Dance Festival
July 8 – 10, Nantucket Garden Festival
July 10 – 12, Comedy Festival
July , Nantucket Art and Artisan Show
July 14 -17, NHA’s Nantucket by Design
July 18 & 19, Weekend at the Atheneum
August 6, Garden Club House & Garden Tour
August 9, Boston Pops
August 13 – 17, Nantucket Race Week
August 17, Opera House Cup
August, Marine Life Release Day
September: Nantucket Harvest Fair
November, NHA’s Festival of Wreaths
December 5-7, Christmas Stroll
December, NHA’s Festival of Trees
