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See website for current hours. Administrative Offices Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm

About Us

The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association is a private non-profit organization located on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and, above all, educator, Maria Mitchell. After she discovered a comet in 1847, Mitchell’s international fame led to many achievements and awards, including an appointment as the first American Professor of Astronomy at Vassar College. Maria Mitchell believed in “learning by doing” and today that philosophy is reflected in MMA’s mission statement, programs, research projects, and other activities.

The Maria Mitchell Association operates two observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. A wide variety of science and history-related programming is offered throughout the year for people of all ages.

Events

Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Ravenous Reptiles
Feeding frenzy
  • Join MMA Aquarists and staff on a tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public.
  • Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Marine Storytime
Nature Storytime
Nantucket Bird Walk
  • Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and Mirror columnist, Ginger Andrews.
  • Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Marine Storytime
Marine Storytime
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Harbor Health and Coffee with Rich Blundell
Maria Mitchell and the Daring Daughters of Nantucket Island
Maria Mitchell and the Daring Daughters of Nantucket Island
Marine Storytime
Four Centuries Domestic Architecture Tour
Four Centuries Domestic Architecture Tour
Kids' Metal Detecting 101
Kids' Metal Detecting 101
Tie Dye Fest at the Natural Science Museum
Tie Dye Fest at the Natural Science Museum
Nantucket Bird Walk
  • Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and Mirror columnist, Ginger Andrews.
  • Sunday Sep 7, 2025
Full Moon Nature Walk - Corn Moon
Full Moon Nature Walk - Corn Moon
Marine Storytime
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
September Science Speaker Series, James Currie "The Last of the Big Tuskers"
  • James Currie will present an engaging discussion, “The Last of the Big Tuskers,” focused on African “super tusker” elephants.
  • Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Marine Storytime
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Harbor Health and Coffee with Rich Blundell
MMA Learning Lab with Leadership Coach Jeannie Esti
MMA Learning Lab with Leadership Coach Jeannie Esti
Earth Story Walk
Earth Story Walk
  • A field expedition exploring how evolutionary history shaped human intelligence. Walking through Nantucket's diverse landscapes
  • Friday Sep 12, 2025
Artist Opening Reception with Laura Bredin Hussey "The Places I've Been"
  • An artist opening reception with Laura Bredin Hussey in support of the Maria Mitchell Association.
  • Friday Sep 12, 2025
Marine Storytime
A Show by Artist Laura Bredin Hussey in Support of the Maria Mitchell Association
Kids' Metal Detecting 101
Nantucket Bird Walk
  • Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and Mirror columnist, Ginger Andrews.
  • Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Marine Storytime
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Marine Storytime
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Harbor Health and Coffee with Rich Blundell
Marine Storytime
Kids' Metal Detecting 101
Nantucket Bird Walk
  • Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and Mirror columnist, Ginger Andrews.
  • Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Marine Storytime
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Marine Storytime
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Marine Storytime
Maria Mitchell and the Daring Daughters of Nantucket Island
Maria Mitchell and the Daring Daughters of Nantucket Island
Kids' Metal Detecting 101
Nantucket Bird Walk
  • Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and Mirror columnist, Ginger Andrews.
  • Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Marine Storytime
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Four Centuries Domestic Architecture Tour
Kids' Metal Detecting 101
Nantucket Bird Walk
  • Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and Mirror columnist, Ginger Andrews.
  • Sunday Oct 5, 2025
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Full Moon Nature Walk - Harvest Moon
Full Moon Nature Walk - Harvest Moon
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Harbor Health and Coffee with Rich Blundell
Harbor Health and Coffee with Rich Blundell
Nantucket Bird Walk
  • Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and Mirror columnist, Ginger Andrews.
  • Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Harbor Health and Coffee with Rich Blundell
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip
Scalloping Field Trip

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