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Maria Mitchell Association

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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

Ravenous Reptiles
Ravenous Reptiles
STEAM Sensation
STEAM Sensation
Pajama Storytime
Pajama Storytime
  • Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read and lead an activity.
  • Friday Jan 10, 2025
Ravenous Reptiles
Ravenous Reptiles
Nature Storytime
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation
STEAM Sensation
Seeking sounds of Saw-whets
Seeking sounds of Saw-whets
  • Join MMA's Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, to listen for the calls of Saw-whet owls and a variety of nocturnal animals and birds.
  • Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation
Ravenous Reptiles
Introduction to Birding - Part One of a Two-Part Series
Introduction to Birding - Part One of a Two-Part Series
  • Join MMA's Field Ornithologist Ginger Andrews for a two part workshop to find your own unique birding style, with tips and suggestions to find and identify Nant
  • Friday Jan 17, 2025
STEAM Sensation
Pajama Storytime
  • Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read and lead an activity.
  • Friday Jan 17, 2025
Ravenous Reptiles
Introduction to Birding - Part Two of a Two-Part Series
Introduction to Birding - Part Two of a Two-Part Series
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation
Ravenous Reptiles
STEAM Sensation
Pajama Storytime
  • Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read and lead an activity.
  • Friday Jan 24, 2025
Ravenous Reptiles
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday Jan 26, 2025
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation
Ravenous Reptiles
STEAM Sensation
Pajama Storytime
  • Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read and lead an activity.
  • Friday Jan 31, 2025
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Saturday Feb 1, 2025
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday Feb 2, 2025
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation
Ravenous Reptiles
STEAM Sensation
Pajama Storytime
  • Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read and lead an activity.
  • Friday Feb 7, 2025
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Saturday Feb 8, 2025
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday Feb 9, 2025
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation
Ravenous Reptiles
STEAM Sensation
Pajama Storytime
  • Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read and lead an activity.
  • Friday Feb 14, 2025
Ravenous Reptiles
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation
Ravenous Reptiles
STEAM Sensation
Pajama Storytime
  • Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read and lead an activity.
  • Friday Feb 21, 2025
Ravenous Reptiles
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation
Ravenous Reptiles
STEAM Sensation
Pajama Storytime
  • Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read and lead an activity.
  • Friday Feb 28, 2025
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Saturday Mar 1, 2025
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday Mar 2, 2025
Nature Storytime
STEAM Sensation

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