Membership in the Nantucket Historical Association
Be a Part of Nantucket History
Membership in the Nantucket Historical Association provides a portal into the island’s past. All members receive unlimited free admission to the Whaling Museum, historic sites, and walking tours of historic downtown Nantucket. The world-class, award-winning Whaling Museum is a must see for any trip to Nantucket, and a staple for island residents. If you haven’t been in since we reopened in 2005 after major renovations, come and see what you’ve been missing!
The NHA receives no operating funds from federal, state, or local government sources, which means we rely on membership to provide the vital core support for our curatorial, research, preservation, and educational activities. We hope you will consider membership in the Nantucket Historical Association.
Please contact us with questions at 508-228-1894 x116 or by sending us an email.
General Membership Benefits
- Unlimited admission to the Whaling Museum and historic sites
- Free use of the NHA’s research library and archives
- Free seasonal walking tours of downtown Nantucket
- An annual subscription to Historic Nantucket, our magazine
- A 10% discount at the Museum Shop
- Invitations, with discounts, to special events, lectures, and concerts
- An invitation to the Annual Meeting and voting privileges
- Discounts for Early-American Arts & Crafts Classes at the 1800 House and children’s programs
- Invitations to members-only exhibition previews
- Reciprocal benefits with over 150 museums and historical societies nationwide through the Time Travelers program
Membership Levels & Benefits
Individual $55
- All General Membership Benefits for one person, named on card
Island Family (year-round island residents) $85
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Family $125
- All General Membership Benefits for two adults living at the same address, named on card, and their children or grandchildren 17 years of age and under when escorted by an adult named on card.
Peter Foulger $250
- All General Membership Benefits for two adults living at the same address, named on card, and their children or grandchildren 17 years of age and under when escorted by an adult named on card.
- Membership in an NHA Affinity Group
- One year-long guest pass good for unlimited admission to the Whaling Museum and all historic properties
William Hadwen $500
- All General Membership Benefits for two adults living at the same address, named on card, and their children or grandchildren 17 years of age and under when escorted by an adult named on card.
- Membership in an NHA Affinity Group
- Two year-long guest passes good for unlimited admission to the Whaling Museum and all historic properties
- An invitation to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours
- A special gift
1894 Society Membership Levels & Benefits
Thomas Macy $1,000 and up
- All General Membership Benefits for two adults living at the same address, named on card, and their children or grandchildren 17 years of age and under when escorted by an adult named on card.
- Membership in an NHA Affinity Group
- Four year-long guest passes good for unlimited admission to the Whaling Museum and all historic properties
- An invitation to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours
- A special gift
- An invitation to the annual "NHA Acquisitions" cocktail reception hosted by the Robyn and John Davis Curator
Mary Gardner Coffin $5,000 and up
- All General Membership Benefits for two adults living at the same address, named on card, and their children or grandchildren 17 years of age and under when escorted by an adult named on card.
- Membership in an NHA Affinity Group
- Four year-long guest passes good for unlimited admission to the Whaling Museum and all historic properties
- An invitation to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours
- A special gift
- An invitation to the annual "NHA Acquisitions" cocktail reception hosted by the Robyn and John Davis Curator
- A private after-hours Whaling Museum tour for you and up to nineteen of your guests
Deductibility:
Deductions are based on IRS guidelines and our estimation of fair market value of membership benefits. The cost of membership is deductible only to the extent of the law. The tax deductions quoted are for two people. All membership contributions up to the $250 level are entirely tax-deductible. Nondeductible amounts for other membership levels are as follows: Peter Foulger, $25; William Hadwen, $50; Thomas Macy, $175; Mary Gardner Coffin, $800.
