The Whaling Museum is closed
for exhibition updates until February 15, 2023
NHA Members enjoy FREE admission
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Admission
| Adult | $25 |
| Senior 65+/Student | $20 |
| Youth/Student (6–17) | $5 |
| Under 6 | Free |
| Island Residents | Free |
Admission is good for one visit to the Whaling Museum and Hadwen House.
Ask about applying your ticket toward membership.
Active duty military are always free!
Veterans will be free on Veterans Day–Friday, November 10, 2023.
Hours of Operation
Whaling Museum
Closed from January 1 through February 14
Open Mon–Sat, 10am–4pm (Feb 15–May 26)
Open Daily, 10am–5pm (May 27–Sep 16)
Thank you to the support of The Community Foundation for Nantucket and the Foundation’s Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief and Mass Humanities in helping to keep the Whaling Museum open safely for visitors.
Closed from January 1 through February 14
Stay tuned for 2023 shop hours!
The Museum Shop is always Open Online
Hadwen House
Closed for the season.
Research Library
Open Mon–Fri by appointment only, 10am–4pm
Please reach out to Library@nha.org to schedule your visit and learn more here.
The Whitney Gallery will reopen to the public in Spring 2023.
Historic Sites
The Oldest House, Old Goal, Old Mill, Greater Light,Fire Hose Cart House, Thomas Macy House, and Quaker Meeting House are closed for the season.
Historic Properties may close occasionally due to weather, special events, or maintenance.
Walking Tours
Daily walking tours will return in May 2023.
To inquire about a private walking tour, please contact operations@nha.org
Learn more about virtual walking tours
The NHA is closed:
Easter, Apr. 9; Thanksgiving, Nov. 24; Christmas, Dec. 25; New Year’s Day, Jan. 1.
The Whaling Museum and Historic Properties may occasionally close early due to weather, special events, or maintenance.
The Research Library, Whitney Gallery, and Quaker Meeting House are closed on the following federal holidays: Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day.