Maria Mitchell Association
Categories
ToursTours - Natural HistoryCampsMuseums & Historic Sites
Hours:
M-F (8AM-4PM)
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.
News
Release Date: September 11, 2023
Release Date: September 11, 2023
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Release Date: July 31, 2023
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Announces Celestial Stakeout Program for Perseids Meteor Shower
Release Date: July 31, 2023
Release Date: July 17, 2023
Release Date: July 17, 2023
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Release Date: March 27, 2023
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Announces “Oika for Earthlings” Workshop with Dr. Rich Blundell
Release Date: February 15, 2023
Release Date: February 14, 2023
Release Date: January 09, 2023
Events
MMA Artist-in-Residence, Charity Grace Mofsen Photography
- MMA Artist-in-Residence, Charity Grace Mofsen Photography
- Friday Sep 15, 2023 - Friday Oct 13, 2023
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 ...
- Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saturday Science
- Saturday Science
- Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Nighttime Marine Ecology Field Trip
- Nighttime Marine Ecology Field Trip
- Saturday Sep 23, 2023
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 ...
- Sunday Sep 24, 2023
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 ...
- Monday Sep 25, 2023
Feeding Frenzy
- Join MMA Aquarists and staff on a private tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about th ...
- Monday Sep 25, 2023
Feeding Frenzy
- Join MMA Aquarists and staff on a private tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about th ...
- Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
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 ...
- Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Nature Story Hour
- Nature Story Hour
- Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
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 ...
- Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Feeding Frenzy
- Join MMA Aquarists and staff on a private tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about th ...
- Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Bug Bonanza
- Bug Bonanza
- Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Beach Biology Field Trip
- Beach Biology Field Trip
- Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Open Night: Stargazing at Loines Observatory
- Open Night: Stargazing at Loines Observatory
- Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
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 ...
- Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Feeding Frenzy
- Join MMA Aquarists and staff on a private tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about th ...
- Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Nature Story Hour
- Nature Story Hour
- Thursday Sep 28, 2023
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Owl Prowl
- Owl Prowl
- Thursday Sep 28, 2023
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 ...
- Friday Sep 29, 2023
Feeding Frenzy
- Join MMA Aquarists and staff on a private tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about th ...
- Friday Sep 29, 2023
Marine Story Hour
- Marine Story Hour
- Friday Sep 29, 2023
Bug Bonanza
- Bug Bonanza
- Friday Sep 29, 2023
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 ...
- Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Science
- Saturday Science
- Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Beach Biology Field Trip
- Beach Biology Field Trip
- Saturday Sep 30, 2023
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 ...
- Sunday Oct 1, 2023
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 ...
- Monday Oct 2, 2023
Feeding Frenzy
- Join MMA Aquarists and staff on a private tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about th ...
- Monday Oct 2, 2023
Feeding Frenzy
- Join MMA Aquarists and staff on a private tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about th ...
- Tuesday Oct 3, 2023
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 ...
- Tuesday Oct 3, 2023
Nature Story Hour
- Nature Story Hour
- Tuesday Oct 3, 2023
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 ...
- Wednesday Oct 4, 2023
Feeding Frenzy
- Join MMA Aquarists and staff on a private tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about th ...
- Wednesday Oct 4, 2023
Bug Bonanza
- Bug Bonanza
- Wednesday Oct 4, 2023
Beach Biology Field Trip
- Beach Biology Field Trip
- Wednesday Oct 4, 2023
Open Night: Stargazing at Loines Observatory
- Open Night: Stargazing at Loines Observatory
- Wednesday Oct 4, 2023
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 ...
- Thursday Oct 5, 2023
Feeding Frenzy
- Join MMA Aquarists and staff on a private tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about th ...
- Thursday Oct 5, 2023
Nature Story Hour
- Nature Story Hour
- Thursday Oct 5, 2023
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 ...
- Friday Oct 6, 2023
Feeding Frenzy
- Join MMA Aquarists and staff on a private tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about th ...
- Friday Oct 6, 2023
Marine Story Hour
- Marine Story Hour
- Friday Oct 6, 2023
Bug Bonanza
- Bug Bonanza
- Friday Oct 6, 2023
MMA Aquarium Release Day 2023
- MMA Aquarium Release Day 2023
- Saturday Oct 7, 2023