Hands-on-History

Join us this summer for history-themed crafts at the Whaling Museum Discovery Center, offered every week Monday-Friday.

Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities, perfect for ages 5–12.

Mondays: Herb Sachets 

Combine your own blend of dried herbs, inspired by the Oldest House Kitchen Garden in a hand decorated muslin sachet.

Tuesday: Scratch Board Scrimshaw  

Try your hand at creating an original design on a scratchboard “tooth”.

Wednesday: Watercolor Whales 

Explore color and texture, while learning about different types of whales with this painterly craft.

Thursday: Collage Postcards 

Create a souvenir to keep, or mail to a friend using cut paper collage to create a one-of-a-kind postcard.

Friday: Sailors Valentines

Design a pattern using seashells on a wooden octagon base, inspired by the traditional maritime keepsake.