Excellent experience going to whaling Museum. Lots to see and learn about sperm whale, must see if you visiting Nantucket Island.
October 2023
Visited the museum during our vacation at Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket a while back. It was very cool! So glad we went!
July 2023
Exceeded my expectations! Looks small but is filled with excellent displays, interactive areas, small vignettes, history movies. Unique use of the space. Great staff. A must see!
The Whaling Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Featuring permanent and rotating exhibitions in 9 premium galleries, with over a thousand works of art, artifacts and treasures on display, it tells the Island’s facinating stories over 4 centuries. The museum is home to a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a massive Fresnel lens, a restored 1847 candle factory and a relaxing, fully-accessible rooftop deck offers stunning views of Nantucket harbor.
Plan ample time to explore the history-rich galleries; enjoy daily programs, spotlight tours, and films exclusively created for the NHA; dive into featured exhibitions; play in the Discovery Center, and enjoy the unparalleled views of Nantucket Harbor from Tucker’s Roofwalk.
