Housed in a former candle factory built immediately following Nantucket's Great Fire in 1846, the museum was restored in 2005. Featured exhibits include a restored 1847 candle factory, expanded top-quality exhibition space, and thea forty-six foot skeleton of a sperm whale that washed ashore on New Year's Day in 1998, the 1849 Fresnel Lens used... show more Housed in a former candle factory built immediately following Nantucket's Great Fire in 1846, the museum was restored in 2005. Featured exhibits include a restored 1847 candle factory, expanded top-quality exhibition space, and thea forty-six foot skeleton of a sperm whale that washed ashore on New Year's Day in 1998, the 1849 Fresnel Lens used in Sankaty Head Lighthouse, decorative arts, scrimshaw and lightship baskets, paintings, samplers and portraits of sea faring men and women, items of Nantucket history and prehistory. There is a fully accessible rooftop observation deck overlooking Nantucket harbor. This is a must see while on Nantucket for visitors of all ages. hide
Categories: Natural History Museums
15 Broad St, Nantucket ~ (508) 228-1894 ~
Located next to important shipping lanes when maritime travel was in its heyday, Nantucket Island saw hundreds of vessels passing by each day. Come enjoy our captivating exhibits.
158 Polpis Road, Nantucket ~ (508) 228-1885 ~
OBSERVE the sky and the field of astronomy by visiting the historic Vestal Street Observatory or Loines Observatory. DISCOVER the sea and its creatures by visiting the Aquarium. INVESTIGATE the land and its creatures by visiting the Natural Science Museum. LEARN more about Maria Mitchell and her legacy by visiting the Mitchell House. EXPLORE our... show more OBSERVE the sky and the field of astronomy by visiting the historic Vestal Street Observatory or Loines Observatory. DISCOVER the sea and its creatures by visiting the Aquarium. INVESTIGATE the land and its creatures by visiting the Natural Science Museum. LEARN more about Maria Mitchell and her legacy by visiting the Mitchell House. EXPLORE our research and collections by visiting the Research Center. PLAY and have fun at the Discovery Playground. hide
4 Vestal St, Nantucket ~ (508) 228-9198 ~
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