Member Mornings: Behind the Scenes Tour
Join the NHA for morning coffee and conversation at our 2019 Member Morning series, featuring behind-the-scenes tours of our collection...More Read more from Member Mornings: Behind the Scenes Tour
Today • August 22 • at the NHA
Whaling Museum open February 7-March 31, 2019
Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm
Whaling Museum open April 1-25
Daily 10am-4pm
Today's whaling museum schedule
Whaling Museum open
February 7-March 31, 2019
Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm
On This Day in Nantucket History
August 22, 1814Read more from August 22, 1814
A British warship anchored offshore sent a message to Nantucket selectmen asking for a meeting. Read more from August 22, 1814
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“Moby Dick Rehearsed”
Limited Tickets available at the door. The NHA and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket (TWN) are pleased to present the one-act...More Read more from “Moby Dick Rehearsed”
“Moby Dick Rehearsed”
The NHA and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket (TWN) are pleased to present the one-act play “Moby Dick Rehearsed.” Written by...More Read more from “Moby Dick Rehearsed”
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Symposiums
2019 symposium topics include Indigenous Peoples and the First English Settlers, Fine Arts, Melville On Nantucket, and Nantucket Needlework.More Read more from Symposiums
1800 House Courses
Choose from our exciting 2019 lineup of early American decorative arts courses and register online!More Read more from 1800 House Courses
Summer Fest at the Oldest House
Join in the interactive and educational exhibits and activities for kids and families. Features at the sites will be changing...More Read more from Summer Fest at the Oldest House
Summer Fest at the Old Mill
Join in the interactive and educational exhibits and activities for kids and families. Features at the sites will be changing...More Read more from Summer Fest at the Old Mill
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