Nantucket Whaling Museum, Nantucket

Name: Nantucket Whaling Museum
Address: 13 Broad St, Nantucket, 02554-3502, United States
Telephone: +1 508-228-1894

#3 among attractions in Nantucket

Museum, Top attraction, Specialty museum, Maritime museum

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The Nantucket Whaling Museum is a museum located in Nantucket, Massachusetts. It is run by the Nantucket Historical Association. The Whaling Museum is the flagship site of the Nantucket Historical Association’s fleet of properties. ()

Established: 1930 (94 years ago)Coordinates: 41°17'7"N, 70°5'56"W

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13 Broad StNantucketNantucket 02554-3502 United States

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+1 508-228-1894

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Nantucket Whaling Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brant Point Light, Maria Mitchell Aquarium, Maria Mitchell Observatory, Oldest House.

0.5 miNE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Brant Point Light, Nantucket
14 min walk • Brant Point Light is a lighthouse located on Nantucket Island. The station was established in 1746, automated in 1965, and is still in operation.
~1520 ftSE
Museum, Aquarium, Park
Maria Mitchell Aquarium, Nantucket
8 min walk • The Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium, also known as the Nantucket Aquarium, is a small, local, seasonal aquarium in Nantucket, Massachusetts. It serves as the island's only marine science center and resource.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Science museum
Maria Mitchell Observatory, Nantucket
11 min walk • The Maria Mitchell Observatory in Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA, was founded in 1908 and named in honor of Maria Mitchell, the first American woman astronomer. It is a major component of the Maria Mitchell Association.
0.4 miW
Museum, Historical place, Garden
Oldest House, Nantucket
12 min walk • The Oldest House on Sunset Hill, also known as the Jethro Coffin House, was built in 1686 and is believed to be the oldest residence on Nantucket still on its original site.
0.6 miS
Museum, Historical place
The Old Mill, Nantucket
16 min walk • 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.
0.7 miNW
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Nantucket Cliff Range Lights, Nantucket
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0.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, Nantucket
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~810 ftS
41°16'60"N • 70°5'60"W
Nantucket United Methodist Church, Nantucket
4 min walk • Church
0.5 miNE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Nantucket Harbor Range Lights, Nantucket
12 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.
~710 ftS
Park
Nantucket Historic District, Nantucket
4 min walk • The Nantucket Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District that encompasses the entire island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
~950 ftW
41°17'10"N • 70°6'8"W
First Congregational Church of Nantucket, Nantucket
5 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Lookout, Church

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Nantucket Whaling Museum open?

Nantucket Whaling Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Nantucket Whaling Museum?

Nearby attractions include White Heron Theatre Company, Nantucket (1 min walk), Nantucket Atheneum, Nantucket (2 min walk), Nantucket Historic District, Nantucket (4 min walk), Nantucket United Methodist Church, Nantucket (4 min walk).