Housed in a former candle factory built immediately following Nantucket's Great Fire in 1846, the museum was restored in 2005. Featured exhibits include a restored 1847 candle factory, expanded top-quality exhibition space, and thea forty-six foot skeleton of a sperm whale that washed ashore on New Year's Day in 1998, the 1849 Fresnel Lens used... show more Housed in a former candle factory built immediately following Nantucket's Great Fire in 1846, the museum was restored in 2005. Featured exhibits include a restored 1847 candle factory, expanded top-quality exhibition space, and thea forty-six foot skeleton of a sperm whale that washed ashore on New Year's Day in 1998, the 1849 Fresnel Lens used in Sankaty Head Lighthouse, decorative arts, scrimshaw and lightship baskets, paintings, samplers and portraits of sea faring men and women, items of Nantucket history and prehistory. There is a fully accessible rooftop observation deck overlooking Nantucket harbor. This is a must see while on Nantucket for visitors of all ages. hide
Categories: Natural History Museums
15 Broad St, Nantucket ~ (508) 228-1894 ~
The Scrimshander Gallery, located on historic Old South Wharf in Nantucket, is a destination of choice for scrimshaw collectors and art lovers alike. The gallery began in 1990 as a showcase for artist Michael Vienneau's scrimshaw, carvings and artwork. Mr. Vienneau has been working as a professional Scrimshander since 1974 and his artwork is in... show more The Scrimshander Gallery, located on historic Old South Wharf in Nantucket, is a destination of choice for scrimshaw collectors and art lovers alike. The gallery began in 1990 as a showcase for artist Michael Vienneau's scrimshaw, carvings and artwork. Mr. Vienneau has been working as a professional Scrimshander since 1974 and his artwork is in the finest tradition of the ancient art of scrimshaw. Michael uses antique whale’s teeth and whale bone from pre-1972 stockpiles(observing the Marine Mammals Protection Act of 1972) but also employs a wide use of fossil ivories which can be from 100 to 30,000 years old. A selection of artwork from other fine regional artists who work in scrimshaw is also available at the gallery. hide
Categories: Art Galleries
10 Old South Wharf, Nantucket ~ (508) 228-1004 ~
The Old Mill on Nantucket is open to tours, providing the opportunity to see the inner workings of a windmill. The 280-year-old windmill is sure to fascinate both kids and adults.
Categories: Historical Museums
50 Prospect St., Nantucket ~
Quidley & Company is a fine art gallery offering Landscape, Marine, Still Life, and Figurative paintings by preeminent contemporary artists including Peter T. Quidley. Quidley & Company proudly offers selected works by master artists from the United States and Europe, each renowned for their period and genre. We are a full service gallery,... show more Quidley & Company is a fine art gallery offering Landscape, Marine, Still Life, and Figurative paintings by preeminent contemporary artists including Peter T. Quidley. Quidley & Company proudly offers selected works by master artists from the United States and Europe, each renowned for their period and genre. We are a full service gallery, satisfying every imaginable need arising from building and maintaining a fine art collection. Look for our special events when we highlight the works of selected artists. We look forward to welcoming you to our gallery and having you view our artists' works on our website to appreciate the selection of fine art you will find at Quidley & Company. hide
26 Main Street, Nantucket ~ (508) 228-4300 ~
Located next to important shipping lanes when maritime travel was in its heyday, Nantucket Island saw hundreds of vessels passing by each day. Come enjoy our captivating exhibits.
158 Polpis Road, Nantucket ~ (508) 228-1885 ~
The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum (NLBM) was founded in 1997 with the purpose of preserving Nantucket's rich history of lightship-basket making through public education and creating a permanent home for the display of lightship baskets, both historic and contemporary. In 2021, the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum affiliated with the Nantucket... show more The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum (NLBM) was founded in 1997 with the purpose of preserving Nantucket's rich history of lightship-basket making through public education and creating a permanent home for the display of lightship baskets, both historic and contemporary. In 2021, the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum affiliated with the Nantucket Historical Association, acknowledging that education and scholarship are key tenets of both institutions. hide
Cavalier Gallery opened on Nantucket on June 1, 2000, and the gallery was an immediate success. It is our mission to present significant exhibitions for our clients to enjoy and exceptional works in painting, sculpture and photography worthy of their consideration.
34 Main Street, Nantucket ~ (508) 325-4405 ~
Located at 96 Main Street, The Hadwen House is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1845 by whaling merchant and silver retailer William Hadwen. Hadwen purchased the property on the corner of Pleasant and Main in 1844, and commissioned local builder Frederick Brown Coleman to construct the two-and-a-half storied clapboard house with a five-bayed... show more Located at 96 Main Street, The Hadwen House is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1845 by whaling merchant and silver retailer William Hadwen. Hadwen purchased the property on the corner of Pleasant and Main in 1844, and commissioned local builder Frederick Brown Coleman to construct the two-and-a-half storied clapboard house with a five-bayed façade, colossal pilasters, and a pedimented ionic portico. The first floor parlors display the opulent furnishings and grand lifestyle that had come to replace the island's once dominant sober Quaker aesthetic. Visitors are also invited to enjoy the ground's Victorian gardens, which are carefully maintained by the Nantucket Garden Club. hide
96 Main Street, Nantucket ~ (508) 228-1894 ~
OBSERVE the sky and the field of astronomy by visiting the historic Vestal Street Observatory or Loines Observatory. DISCOVER the sea and its creatures by visiting the Aquarium. INVESTIGATE the land and its creatures by visiting the Natural Science Museum. LEARN more about Maria Mitchell and her legacy by visiting the Mitchell House. EXPLORE our... show more OBSERVE the sky and the field of astronomy by visiting the historic Vestal Street Observatory or Loines Observatory. DISCOVER the sea and its creatures by visiting the Aquarium. INVESTIGATE the land and its creatures by visiting the Natural Science Museum. LEARN more about Maria Mitchell and her legacy by visiting the Mitchell House. EXPLORE our research and collections by visiting the Research Center. PLAY and have fun at the Discovery Playground. hide
4 Vestal St, Nantucket ~ (508) 228-9198 ~
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