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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

Science Speaker Series: Morgan Raith
Science Speaker Series: Morgan Raith
  • Morgan Raith is an artist, designer, and creative strategist specializing in science communication.
  • Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Open Night Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Open Night Stargazing at Loines Observatory
  • Get a chance to view the moon, planets, stars, nebulae, and even distant galaxies through the MMA’s telescopes!
  • Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Friday Oct 25, 2024
Nature Storytime
Ravenous Reptiles
Nature Storytime
Sustainable Scalloping
Sustainable Scalloping
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Nature Storytime
Sustainable Scalloping
Sustainable Scalloping
  • Join the Maria Mitchell Aquarium Manager, Christina Norman, on a scalloping adventure!
  • Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Sustainable Scalloping
Sustainable Scalloping
Open Night Stargazing at Loines Observatory
  • Get a chance to view the moon, planets, stars, nebulae, and even distant galaxies through the MMA’s telescopes!
  • Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Friday Nov 1, 2024
Nature Storytime
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Saturday Nov 2, 2024
Nature Storytime
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday Nov 3, 2024
Nature Storytime
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Friday Nov 8, 2024
Nature Storytime
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Saturday Nov 9, 2024
Sustainable Scalloping
Sustainable Scalloping
Nature Storytime
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Nature Storytime
Sustainable Scalloping
Sustainable Scalloping
Sustainable Scalloping
Sustainable Scalloping
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Friday Nov 15, 2024
Nature Storytime
Full Moon Nature Walk
Full Moon Nature Walk
  • Join Joanna Roche on a peaceful one hour walk under the light of the full Moon. Discover the legends and narratives of the past and present.
  • Friday Nov 15, 2024
Sustainable Scalloping
Sustainable Scalloping
Ravenous Reptiles
Nature Storytime
Sustainable Scalloping
Sustainable Scalloping
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Nature Storytime
Sustainable Scalloping
Sustainable Scalloping
"Look Up" at Loines Observatory
"Look Up" at Loines Observatory
  • This stargazing program is designed to be engaging and interactive for all ages but with a focus on young adults and students of K-12 grades.
  • Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Friday Nov 22, 2024
Nature Storytime
Ravenous Reptiles
Nature Storytime
Sustainable Scalloping
Sustainable Scalloping
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Nature Storytime
Sustainable Scalloping
Sustainable Scalloping
Thanksgiving Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Thanksgiving Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Friday Nov 29, 2024
Nature Storytime
Ravenous Reptiles
Nature Storytime
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday Dec 1, 2024
Nature Storytime
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Friday Dec 6, 2024
Nature Storytime
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Saturday Dec 7, 2024
Nature Storytime
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday Dec 8, 2024
Nature Storytime
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Friday Dec 13, 2024
Nature Storytime
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 Dec 13, 2024
Ravenous Reptiles
Introduction to Birding - Part Two of a Two-Part Series
Introduction to Birding - Part Two of a Two-Part Series
Nature Storytime
Ravenous Reptiles
  • Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum!
  • Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Nature Storytime

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