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Whaling Museum
13 Broad Street
(508) 228-1894
Now - April 2
Saturdays & Sundays
11 A.M. - 3 P.M.
April 3 - April 7
Closed as we prepare for the spring season.
April 8 - May 26
Open daily
11 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Closed for Easter Sunday.
May 27 - October 29
Open daily
10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Historic Sites
Closed for the season.
The historic sites will reopen on Saturday, May 27, 2017.
Research Library
7 Fair Street
(508) 228-1894
Tuesdays & Thursdays
1 - 4 P.M. or by appointment
Administrative Offices
15 Broad Street
(508) 228-1894
Monday through Friday
9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Museum Shop
11 Broad Street
(508) 228-1894
Now - April 27
Closed for the season.
April 28 - 30
Open daily
11 A.M. - 4 P.M.
1800 House
4 Mill Street
(508) 228-1894
Closed for the season.
1800 House classes will resume in summer 2017.
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Give the Gift of Nantucket
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Ric Burns's gateway film
Nantucket is available for purchase at the NHA Museum Shop!
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See digitized historic films and NHA programs online on the
NHA's YouTube channel!
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Historic Photo
of the Month
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John Maury decorating the Main Street fountain for the Daffodil Festival, circa 1970s.
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Share Your Thoughts on the NHA
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We look forward to hearing your thoughts!
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Shop on Amazon & Help the NHA!
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Do you shop on Amazon? #StartwithaSmile when you shop and the NHA gets a donation!
Just click the NHA's special link before you start shopping, and Amazon will automatically donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the NHA. Bookmark this page once and use it forever!
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Host Your 2017 Special Occasion with the NHA
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Did you know that the Whaling Museum and many of the NHA's historic sites (like the Quaker Meeting House, shown here) are available to rent? Dates are filling up fast, so book your 2017 special event now!
For information on dates and availability, contact NHA Manager of Special Functions Ashley Martin at (508) 228-1894 ext. 131, or rentals@nha.org.
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Don't Miss Our Nantucket: Jamaica
This Sunday, April 2
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 Our Nantucket: Jamaica
4 - 6 P.M.
Whaling Museum
13 Broad Street
FREE
Celebrate diversity on Nantucket and personal journeys of Nantucketers at the NHA's
Our Nantucket series. This installment features the country of Jamaica through culture, personal stories, entertainment, and so much more!
Our Nantucket is made possible with generous support from the Community Foundation for Nantucket, the M.S. Worthington Foundation and Nantucket Bank, a division of Blue Hills Bank.
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NEW! Video Welcome to the NHA
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Dive deep into Nantucket history by experiencing the Whaling Museum, historic sites, community programs and so much more in this brand new four-minute overview video of all that the NHA has to offer!
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 Food for Thought
Lecture Series
Thursday, April 6 and April 13
Noon - 1 P.M.
Whaling Museum
13 Broad Street
FREE
Our popular Food for Thought lecture series will conclude at the Whaling Museum on April 13, 2017. Bring your brown bag lunch and join the fun!
The April 2017
Food for Thought
speakers are:
 Thursday, April 6: "Reflections on a Decade at the NHA" with NHA Gosnell Executive Director Bill Tramposch
Join the NHA's Gosnell Executive Director William "Bill" Tramposch as he reflects on his career at the NHA as he prepares to retire in May 2017.
 Thursday, April 13:
"Monarch Butterflies and their Migration to Mexico: Past, Present, and Future" with Nantucket Land Council Resource Ecologist Emily Molden
Back from a recent trip to Mexico to visit the overwintering grounds of monarch butterflies, Nantucket Land Council's Resource Ecologist Emily Molden recounts her experiences of her trip and shares some insight on the monarch butterflies' status.
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 Spring Vacation Days
April 17 - 21
Monday - Friday
1 - 5 P.M (extended hours!)
Whaling Museum Discovery Room
13 Broad Street
FREE
Need a fun activity for the kids this spring during April vacation week? Join us for Spring Vacation Days, a free afternoon program for children and their families. Join the fun with games, crafts, artifacts, and stories, featuring a different theme and corresponding take-home crafts!
Entrance to the program is through the Discovery Room door on Broad Street. No reservations required.
This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation.
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2017 Nantucket by Design
Leadership Tickets Available Now
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Join the Nantucket Historical Association at our
major summer fundraiser, Nantucket by Design,
from August 1 to 5, 2017!
We will celebrate the very best in creative and inspirational
design with engaging lectures, lively panel discussions,
as well as intimate and grand gatherings.
#NantucketbyDesign
We are proud to announce that Phoebe Tudor
is the 2017 Nantucket by Design chair.
2017 Nantucket by Design schedule:
 Design VIP Cocktail Party
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Meet the 2017 Design Luncheon speakers Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch of Roman and Williams at an exclusive cocktail reception at a private residence.
 Design Luncheon
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Join Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch of Roman and Williams for a champagne reception, multimedia presentation, and luncheon at the Great Harbor Yacht Club.
 All-Star Design Panel
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Join us for the 7th Annual All-Star Design Panel, a lively panel discussion on the latest design trends, moderated by Hutton Wilkinson and featuring renowned designers Gary McBournie and Michelle Nussbaumer. Additional speakers to be announced soon!
 All-Star Design
Private Dinners
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Intimate dinners featuring one All-Star Designer hosted at private Nantucket residences.
 The New Party at the Oldest House
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Dance the night away at a fabulous party under the tent at the beloved Oldest House, featuring design, great food, signature cocktails, live music, and so much more!
À la carte tickets for individual events will go on sale later in the season. Watch this space!
For more info or sponsorship opportunities, contact:
NHA Special Events Manager Stacey Stuart at
sstuart@nha.org or (508) 228-1894, ext. 130.
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Sneak Preview of May & June Programs
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Don't miss out on any of our special programs in May and June!
Click here to buy your tickets now!
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