Maria Mitchell Aquarium, Nantucket

Name: Maria Mitchell Aquarium
Address: 28 Washington St, Nantucket, 02554-3849, United States
Telephone: +1 508-228-5387

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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. The Aquarium is one of the many resources offered by the Maria Mitchell Association, a local non-profit organization that promotes scientific education and research in service to the legacy of Maria Mitchell, America's first female astronomer and Nantucket native. ()

Opened: 1997 (27 years ago)Visitors per year: 7 thous.Animals: 50Species: 50Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°16'55"N, 70°5'45"W

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28 Washington StNantucketNantucket 02554-3849 United States

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+1 508-228-5387

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Maria Mitchell Aquarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miNE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Brant Point Light, Nantucket
16 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 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum
Nantucket Whaling Museum, Nantucket
8 min walk • 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.
0.4 miW
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.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Historical place, Garden
Oldest House, Nantucket
18 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.
0.4 miS
Museum, Historical place
The Old Mill, Nantucket
10 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.
1 miNW
Lighthouse
Nantucket Cliff Range Lights, Nantucket
25 min walk • The Nantucket Cliff Lights, also known as the Nantucket Cliff Range Lights were a set of range lights on Nantucket. Over the years, there were several sets of range lights to lead ships into Nantucket Harbor. The first were built in 1838.
~1050 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, Nantucket
6 min walk • The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum is a small seasonal museum and gift shop located in Nantucket, Massachusetts, dedicated to the history and preservation of Nantucket Lightship Baskets.
~1210 ftNW
41°16'60"N • 70°5'60"W
Nantucket United Methodist Church, Nantucket
6 min walk • Church
0.6 miN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Nantucket Harbor Range Lights, Nantucket
15 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.
~1150 ftNW
Park
Nantucket Historic District, Nantucket
6 min walk • The Nantucket Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District that encompasses the entire island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
0.4 miNW
41°17'10"N • 70°6'8"W
First Congregational Church of Nantucket, Nantucket
12 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Lookout, Church

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Maria Mitchell Aquarium open?

Maria Mitchell Aquarium is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Maria Mitchell Aquarium?

Nearby attractions include Nantucket Unitarian Universalists, Nantucket (5 min walk), Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, Nantucket (6 min walk), Nantucket Historic District, Nantucket (6 min walk), Nantucket Atheneum, Nantucket (6 min walk).