Monthly Weekly Daily List Grid Tile
Events for February
25th
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Youth Chorus Ages 8+Expired
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
Events for February
26th
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Library LegosExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Suicide Loss Survivor Peer Grief Support GroupExpired
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Online Class: Color Mastery: How to Make Gorgeous Color CombinationsExpired
6:00 pm - 6:00 pm
SPEAKING WITHOUT FEARExpired
Nantucket Family Resource Center
7:00 pm
Celtic SessionsExpired
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
Events for February
28th
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 March
1st
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for March
2nd
Events for March
3rd
No Events
Events for March
4th
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Ports of Call Lectures at the Saltmarsh Center: The history of Oyster Farming on NantucketExpired
Saltmarsh Senior Center
Events for March
5th
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lecture: A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial with Lee McColganExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for March
6th
Events for March
7th
Events for March
8th
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Hospital Thrift Shop Winter Donation Drop-offExpired
Nantucket’s Hospital Thrift Shop
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for March
9th
Events for March
10th
Events for March
11th
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for March
12th
Events for March
13th
No Events
Events for March
14th
Events for March
15th
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for March
16th
Events for March
17th
Events for March
18th
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for March
19th
Events for March
20th
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
From Lightships to Baskets: A Nantucket Crafting Workshop
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Events for March
21st
Events for March
22nd
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for March
23rd
Events for March
25th
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for March
26th
Events for March
27th
Events for March
28th
Events for March
29th
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for March
30th
Events for March
31st
No Events
Events for April
1st
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
Events for April
2nd
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Library Legos
Nantucket Atheneum
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Lecture: Nantucket Quakers, Wales and the Revolutionary Wars with Richard Allen
7:00 pm
Celtic Sessions
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
Events for April
3rd
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Drop In Transcription Time
Research Library
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Where it Happened -Historical and Architectural Landmarks
Events for April
4th
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Ravenous Reptiles
MMA Natural Science Museum
$15.00
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
STEAM Sensation
MMA Natural Science Museum
$20.00
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Pajama Storytime
MMA Natural Science Museum
$10.00
Events for April
5th
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
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Community Winter Walk: Windswept Bog
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
STEAM Sensation
MMA Natural Science Museum
$20.00
Events for April
6th
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 - 5:30 pm
Met Live: Fidelio (Beethoven)
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
Monthly Weekly Daily List Grid Tile
March 2025
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 […]
Daring Daughters Celebrating Our Island’s Trailblazing Women
In honor of Women’s History month, Jascin Leonardo Finger, MMA Deputy Director and Curator of the Mitchell House, Archives and Special Collections, hosts a free in-person talk about Nantucket’s fascinating women’s history. During this talk, she will share her research concerning the place of women in Nantucket’s history and the US and highlight some 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 […]
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 […]
Free Workshop on Pruning Fruit Trees
Join Sustainable Nantucket at 3 Wamasquid Place for a hands-on session on how to properly prune apple trees and other fruits. Learn the secrets to keeping your trees healthy and producing delicious fruits. Our expert arborist, Jim Cook of Bartlett Tree Experts will guide you through the process, answering all your questions along the way. […]
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 […]
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: Aida
OVERVIEW: Soprano Angel Blue makes her long-awaited Met role debut as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country, one of opera’s defining roles. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for the New Year’s Eve premiere of Michael Mayer’s spectacular new staging, which brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient […]
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
State of Climate Change on Nantucket
The Linda Loring Nature Foundation and the Nantucket Conservation Foundation collaborate to bring Climate Change awareness and education to Nantucket. Join Dr. Sarah Bois (LLNF) and Dr. Jennifer Karberg (NCF) in the Atheneum Great Hall for a presentation on Nantucket Climate Change impacts and adaptation. This talk will explore current impacts of climate change on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free Workshop on Beekeeping
Join Sustainable Nantucket at Mt Vernon Farm for a hands-on beekeeping workshop at 168 Hummock Pond Rd! Whether you’re an experienced beekeeper or just getting started, this workshop will cover hive inspections and best practices for helping your hives transition from winter to spring. Learn from our own Mentor Beekeeper, Peter Brace, as he shares his […]
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: Importance of Being Earnest
OVERVIEW: While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke […]
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
April 2025
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.
Lecture: Nantucket Quakers, Wales and the Revolutionary Wars with Richard Allen
In a recent article, it was argued that the American Revolutionary Wars not only saw a shift in mid-Atlantic politics but also occasioned a transformation in the economic networks that had existed from the opening up of the American colonies in the seventeenth century. Specific attention was drawn to the Nantucket Quaker whalers whose determination […]
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!
Where it Happened -Historical and Architectural Landmarks
Are you curious about Nantucket’s bustling wharves and their fascinating past? Dive into the stories behind Mr. Killen’s thriving businesses on Straight Wharf and Jack Lang’s and his Island Service Company entrepreneurial ventures on Old South Wharf. Do you know where the old Nantucket Cottage Hospital once stood? Or the significance of the Atheneum and New Guinea, […]
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: Windswept Bog
This free community tour is offered by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. Join them to learn about the watershed-level restoration project at Windswept Bog. Be amongst the first to explore these retired bogs after phase two construction and at the start of the 2025 growing season. See the work we’ve done, understand the transitional journey 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 […]
Met Live: Fidelio (Beethoven)
OVERVIEW: Following a string of awe-inspiring Met performances, soprano Lise Davidsen stars as Leonore, who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny. Tenor David Butt Philip is the political prisoner Florestan, sharing the stage with bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as the villainous Don Pizarro, veteran bass René Pape as the jailer Rocco, […]
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.
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 […]
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Annually, Public Works hosts six FREE hazardous waste collection events for Household and Commercial Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) waste. If you are cleaning out your house or moving, have left over or old products from a project or job, please bring your hazardous waste to the Collection Center on scheduled collection days for proper […]
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: Southern Pine Beetle Walk
This free community tour is offered by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, partnered with a talk at the Nantucket Atheneum on 4/11 & The Nantucket Land Bank’s Walk on Sunday 4/13. An important and targeted walk with Wildlife Research Ecologist Danielle O’Dell to see the effects of Southern Pine Beetle infestations up close. Learn the signs […]
Free Workshop on Keeping Chickens
Come to Moors End Farm with Farm owner Abby Slosek, for a fun and informative event all about raising chickens! Whether you’re already experienced, or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone interested in keeping chickens.
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.
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!
Spring Sweep Art Auction
Add to your art collection with affordable finds at our annual Silent Auction over Easter Weekend. All events are held at the Big Gallery, 12 Straight Wharf Thursday, April 17 5pm – 7pm Bids & Bites Opening Reception, Silent Art Auction and Raffle Begin Friday, April 18 10am – 4pm Silent Art Auction Bidding and […]
Spring Sweep Art Auction
Add to your art collection with affordable finds at our annual Silent Auction over Easter Weekend. All events are held at the Big Gallery, 12 Straight Wharf Thursday, April 17 5pm – 7pm Bids & Bites Opening Reception, Silent Art Auction and Raffle Begin Friday, April 18 10am – 4pm Silent Art Auction Bidding 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 […]
Spring Sweep Art Auction
Add to your art collection with affordable finds at our annual Silent Auction over Easter Weekend. All events are held at the Big Gallery, 12 Straight Wharf Thursday, April 17 5pm – 7pm Bids & Bites Opening Reception, Silent Art Auction and Raffle Begin Friday, April 18 10am – 4pm Silent Art Auction Bidding and […]
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 […]
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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
