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Nantucket Observatories, Science Museums, Aquarium + Research Center | Building on the legacy of Maria Mitchell — American Astronomer + Educator

The Maria Mitchell Association operates two observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. A wide variety of science and history-related programming is offered throughout the year for people of all ages.

10/29/2026

THIS WEEKEND AT THE MMA

10/27/2026

JOIN US FOR HALLOWEEN AT THE MMA

Sign up via our website calendar.

10/26/2026

THE STAR REPORT

Geoff Clayton is an Astronomer at the Maria Mitchell Association. Geoff Clayton is an Astronomer at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about the tiny moons of Mars.

Tune in on ACKFM 97.7 or via Apple or Spotify via the News section on our website.

Image Credit: space.com

10/25/2026

THIS WEEK ON NANTUCKET

10/23/2026

THIS WEEKEND ON NANTUCKET

10/20/2026

SCALLOP SEASON UPDATES

It has been such a privilege to introduce and guide over 200 first-time and seasoned scallopers this month!

We love seeing your JOY at the thrill of discovery, photos and recipes. Scalloping continues tomorrow! Register for group or private sessions via our website calendar.

10/15/2026

THE NATURE OF NANTUCKET | No. 320

In this episode of the Maria Mitchell Association’s podcast, Joanna Roche sits down with Jo Slavitz, a Nantucket native and middle school science teacher in Dover, New Hampshire, to talk about her island roots, her work in science education, and an extraordinary recent adventure aboard the NOAA research vessel Oscar Dyson. Jo shares stories from her 23 days at sea in the Bering Sea, where she experienced life aboard a working research ship and took part in studying Alaska po***ck, an important commercial fishery. The conversation explores the science behind understanding fish populations and marine ecosystems, the challenges and discoveries of working at sea, and how this remarkable voyage connects classroom learning with real-world marine research.

The Nature of Nantucket is generously sponsored by Robb Report.

10/14/2026

THE STAR REPORT

Geoff Clayton is an Astronomer at the Maria Mitchell Association. Geoff Clayton is an Astronomer at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about how the Perseverance Rover has set a new record by traveling 28 miles on Mars.

Tune in on ACKFM 97.7 or via Apple or Spotify via the News section on our website.

Image Credit: NASA

Address

4 Vestal Street
Nantucket, MA
02554

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm

Telephone

(508) 228-9198

Website

http://www.mariamitchell.org/

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