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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
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Ravenous Reptiles
Birding 101: A Two Part Exploration of the Unique Avian Life on Nantucket
Birding 101: A Two Part Exploration of the Unique Avian Life on Nantucket
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 May 9, 2025
"Look Up" at Loines Observatory
"Look Up" at Loines Observatory
  • Join our astronomers for an impressive tour of Nantucket’s night sky. Get a chance to view the moon, planets, stars and nebulae!
  • Friday May 9, 2025
Ravenous Reptiles
Four Centuries Domestic Architecture Tour
Four Centuries Domestic Architecture Tour
  • A unique and extremely popular collaborative walking tour with the MMA's Deputy Director & Curator of the Mitchell House, the Nantucket Preservation Trust, and
  • Saturday May 10, 2025
Nature Storytime
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday May 11, 2025
Nature Storytime
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Stargazing & Sips at Loines Observatory
Stargazing & Sips at Loines Observatory
  • Join the Maria Mitchell Association, in conjunction with the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival, for an unforgettable evening of stargazing at the Loines Observator
  • Wednesday May 14, 2025
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Harbor Health and Coffee with Rich Blundell
Harbor Health and Coffee with Rich Blundell
  • Join Dr. Rich Blundell of the Maria Mitchell Association for casual morning conversations centered around the Harbor Health buoy monitoring initiative.
  • Friday May 16, 2025
Seas, Skies, & Vines Winemaker Dinner
Seas, Skies, & Vines Winemaker Dinner
  • Join Joanna Roche, MMA Executive Director, for our third annual winemaker dinner with special guests.
  • Friday May 16, 2025
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
POP UP: Nantucket Bird Walk
POP UP: Nantucket Bird Walk
  • Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and Mirror columnist, Ginger Andrews.
  • Saturday May 24, 2025
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Maria Mitchell Association Discovery Camp

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