The Old Mill, Nantucket

Name: The Old Mill
Address: 50 Prospect St, Nantucket, 02554, United States
Telephone: (508) 228-1894

#8 among attractions in Nantucket

Museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Old Mill is a historic windmill located at 50 Prospect Street in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Built in 1746, it is the oldest functioning mill in the United States. The mill is owned and operated by the Nantucket Historical Association as a museum. It is a contributing property of the Nantucket Historic District. In 1992, it was also designated as a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. ()

Built: 1746 (278 years ago)Coordinates: 41°16'35"N, 70°5'51"W

Address

50 Prospect StNantucketNantucket 02554 United States

Contact

(508) 228-1894

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Day trips

The Old Mill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brant Point Light, Nantucket Whaling Museum, Maria Mitchell Aquarium, Maria Mitchell Observatory.

1 miN
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Nantucket Whaling Museum, Nantucket
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0.4 miN
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Maria Mitchell Aquarium, Nantucket
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0.4 miNW
Museum, Science museum
Maria Mitchell Observatory, Nantucket
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~1170 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, Nantucket
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0.5 miN
41°16'60"N • 70°5'60"W
Nantucket United Methodist Church, Nantucket
13 min walk • Church
0.9 miN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Nantucket Harbor Range Lights, Nantucket
24 min walk • The Nantucket Harbor Range Lights are range lights that were built in 1908 to guide vessels through the narrow channel to Nantucket Harbor.
0.5 miN
Park
Nantucket Historic District, Nantucket
13 min walk • The Nantucket Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District that encompasses the entire island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
0.7 miN
41°17'10"N • 70°6'8"W
First Congregational Church of Nantucket, Nantucket
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Old Mill open?

The Old Mill is open:

Monday 11 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Old Mill?

Nearby attractions include Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, Nantucket (6 min walk), Maria Mitchell Aquarium, Nantucket (10 min walk), Nantucket Unitarian Universalists, Nantucket (11 min walk), Maria Mitchell Observatory, Nantucket (11 min walk).