The NHA will welcome its members back to the Whaling Museum for the first two days of opening on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, with the doors opening to the public on Monday, July 13.
New this season! Visitors will reserve their time to visit the museum and purchase their ticket online, click below!
Members Free Nantucket Residents Free General Admission
Ticket Pricing
NHA Members enjoy FREE admission
Join or renew today!
Whaling Museum
| Adult | $20 |
| Senior 65+ | $18 |
| Student | $18 |
| Youth (6-17) | $5 |
| Under 6 | Free |
The Whaling Museum Pass is good for one visit to the Whaling Museum alone.
Ask about applying your ticket toward membership.
Active duty military are always free! Veterans will be free on Veterans Day–Wednesday, November 11, 2020.
Free admission will be extended for year-round residents through the end of the year.
Hours of Operation
Whaling Museum
Upon reopening: Open 8am–6pm, Monday–Saturday (Closed Sundays)
To book a private visit to the Whaling Museum on a Sunday of your choice, please contact rentals@nha.org.
Whaling Museum may occasionally close early due to weather, special events, or maintenance.
Museum Shop
Currently closed–The Museum Shop is always open online
Walking Tours
Cancelled for the 2020 season.
Research Library
Currently closed, stay tuned for reopening date.
Historic Properties
(Greater Light, Hadwen House, Thomas Macy House, Old Gaol, Oldest House, Old Mill, and Quaker Meeting House)
Closed for the 2020 season. All Historic Property grounds and gardens are open to the public and accessible during daylight hours.
Historic Properties may close occasionally due to weather, special events, or maintenance.
The NHA is closed:
Easter, Apr. 12; Thanksgiving, Nov. 26; Christmas, Dec. 25; New Year’s Day, Jan. 1.