The Whaling Museum, operated by the Nantucket Historical Association (founded in 1894), is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. …
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Dec 23, 2024
A MUST while visiting Nantucket!. The museum is beautifully designed, well kept, with a diverse collection of artifacts, movies, interactive displays. We loved the side galleries with the art, scrims…Full review by Dana W
Sep 21, 2024
A thoroughly charming small museum that immerses you in the history of Nantucket. I especially enjoyed the holographic women of Nantucket who described their lives from various eras. There was also a…Full review by Ellen_EL
Sep 7, 2024
You must see this to get a good sense of Nantucket. It is a spacious brick building with interesting exhibits on whaling, candle-making, and the big fires which devastated the island. Reception desk …Full review by jpgina53
Are there any Whale Watching boat tours Weekend of Sept 8 or 9? If so, how do I access tickets? Thank you!
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Hi Georgia, Our museum does not operate whale watching tours. We recommend contacting Nantucket Visitor Services or the Chamber of Commerce to find a company that …
Hi Georgia, Our museum does not operate whale watching tours. We recommend contacting Nantucket Visitor Services or the Chamber of Commerce to find a company that provides these sort of offerings. We hope you'll come visit us at the museum as well!
Thank you for your question. Service dogs are the only dogs that are allowed in the Whaling Museum. If your dog is a service dog, you may bring it with you during your visit, otherwise, …
Thank you for your question. Service dogs are the only dogs that are allowed in the Whaling Museum. If your dog is a service dog, you may bring it with you during your visit, otherwise, animals are not permitted. Thank you!
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