Events Calendar
Marine Ecology Field Trip
What sea creatures live around Nantucket? Find out as you help to collect, identify, and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine creatures with our huge s
Keeper For A Day
Have you ever wondered what it takes to care for reptiles, amphibians, fish, and other fascinating creatures?
Feeding Frenzy
Join MMA Aquarists as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public.
Ravenous Reptiles
Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum! Learn about the unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more a
Adults' Metal Detecting 101
Join expert metal detectorist, Nikoline Bohr, for an exciting, hands-on adventure designed just for kids! This one-hour beachside program invites young explorer
Bug Bonanza
What insects and small creatures live in the grasses, flowers, and trees of Nantucket?
Behind the Scenes Greenhouse Tours
Discover Nantucket’s oldest family farm. Tour our greenhouses to see how modern technology and two centuries of tradition bring fresh produce from seed to salad
Open Night: Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Join us for a special evening of stargazing at famed Loines Observatory.