The best museums in Nantucket in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Nantucket, United States, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Nantucket? These are the best ones:

  1. Jethro Coffin House1

    Jethro Coffin House

     Nantucket, MA
    The Jethro Coffin House, also known as the Oldest House, is a historic residence located on the island of Nantucket in the state of Massachusetts, United States. It was registered as a National Historic Landmark in the National Register of Historic Places in 1968 and is currently operated as a museum by the Nantucket Historical Association.
  2. Maria Mitchell Association Natural Science Museum2

    Maria Mitchell Association Natural Science Museum

     Nantucket, MA
  3. Old Mill3

    Old Mill

     Nantucket, MA
    The Old Mill, located at 50 Prospect Street in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is a historic windmill that was built in 1746. It holds the distinction of being the oldest functioning mill in the United States. This makes it a significant site for those interested in history and engineering.
  4. Maria Mitchell Association4

    Maria Mitchell Association

     Nantucket, MA
    The Maria Mitchell Association owns several facilities that are open to the public. These include the Maria Mitchell Observatory, the Loines Observatory, a natural history museum, the Maria Mitchell Aquarium in Nantucket Harbor, a history museum which is the birthplace of Maria Mitchell, and a Science Library. Each of these facilities offers unique insights into the world of science and history.
  5. Maria Mitchell Aquarium5

    Maria Mitchell Aquarium

     Nantucket, MA
    The Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium, also known as the Nantucket Aquarium, is a unique marine science center located in Nantucket, Massachusetts. As the only marine science center on the island, it serves as a valuable resource for both locals and tourists. The aquarium is part of the Maria Mitchell Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting scientific education and research. It is situated on the historic site of the former Nantucket Railroad ticket office, right on the shoreline of the Nantucket Harbor.

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