Today • October 18 • at the NHA
Whaling Museum open 10am-4pm
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Whaling Museum open daily 10am-5pm
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There are no scheduled events at the Whaling Museum today.
On This Day in Nantucket History
October 18, 1816Read more from October 18, 1816
Sixteen-year-old David Whippey left Nantucket onboard the whale ship Hero in bound as an apprentice for seven years. Read more from October 18, 1816
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Whaling Museum
Explore eleven unique galleries and exhibit spaces featuring thousands of artifacts and art pertaining to Nantucket life, art, and ideas and Nantucket's unique place in the world.More Read more from Whaling Museum
Hadwen House
The Hadwen House is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1846 by whaling merchant and silver retailer William Hadwen at...More Read more from Hadwen House
Nantucketers and Their Boats
This major exhibition is an exploration of the ways islanders rely on the water for work, recreation, and connection to the broader world.More Read more from Nantucketers and Their Boats
Celebrating Maria Mitchell and Her Legacy
This exhibition celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Maria Mitchell—Nantucket native, educator, and the first female astronomer in America. A collaboration of the NHA and the Maria Mitchell Association. More Read more from Celebrating Maria Mitchell and Her Legacy
Festival of Trees
Preview Party: November 29, 2018
Festival: November 30–December 31, 2018More Read more from Festival of Trees
What's Next
Food for Thought Lecture Series: The Amish & the Quakers with Suzanne Woods Fisher
Amish and Quakers—how are they alike? How do they differ? And what can they teach us about living well? Find...More Read more from Food for Thought Lecture Series: The Amish & the Quakers with Suzanne Woods Fisher
Lecture & Book Signing: The Wake of the Whale, Hunter Societies in the Caribbean & North Atlantic, with Russell Fielding
Despite declining stocks worldwide and increasing health risks, artisanal whaling remains a cultural practice tied to nature’s rhythms. The Wake of...More Read more from Lecture & Book Signing: The Wake of the Whale, Hunter Societies in the Caribbean & North Atlantic, with Russell Fielding
Where is the sand going and how does it get there? The science behind the shifting sands
Understanding how sand moves along the coast is essential for the sound management of this dynamic resource. Over the last...More Read more from Where is the sand going and how does it get there? The science behind the shifting sands
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