Historic Building
Website: https://nha.org/visit/museums-and-tours/whaling-museum/
508-228-1894
13 Broad Street, MA
Built 1846, acquired 1929, renovated and expanded 2005. The Whaling Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Featuring permanent and rotating exhibitions in 9 premium galleries, with over a thousand works of art, artifacts and treasures on display, it tells the Island’s fascinating stories over 4 centuries. The museum is home to a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a massive Fresnel lens, a restored 1847 candle factory and a relaxing, fully-accessible rooftop deck offers stunning views of Nantucket harbor.
The Whaling Museum may occasionally close early due to weather, special events, or maintenance.
Whaling Museum
13 Broad Street
MA