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Nantucket
"Awesome rainy day activity, pay extra for the walking tour."(3 Tips)
"bull Sperm whale suspended from the ceiling."(2 Tips)
"skeleton of a sperm whale"(2 Tips)
"The walking tour is well worth the extra $10."(3 Tips)
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Justin SylviaApril 13, 2015The entire museum is pretty solid. (I have kind of a bias). My favorite is the rooftop viewing area where you can see all around on a good day.
Chee Yi OngJune 4, 2017Definitely a must for a Nantucket sightseeing trip. The walking tour and the video playing in the pavilion area have amazing speakers that'll have you hooked. Go to the observation deck for photos.
Justine von SalzenJuly 1, 2012Learned a ton about the whaling history in Nantucket...and other information as well. Great for kids too! If you buy tickets they are good for the whole day so you can go in and out during the day!
The discovery room is an amazing place for kids to relax and learn while doing crafts relevant to when Nantucket was a whaling town.
Hudson SutlerJune 22, 2017Revisit the days of the Pequod in this time capsule of whale bones, whalers, and whalecraft. The Island’s history in salt and blood. Read more
Marcus SchwimmerMay 31, 2012Make sure to take a moment and enjoy the Nantucket Corner on the second floor. A great place to relax for a few moments.
Travel ChannelSeptember 30, 2011Find a leather-bound journal that inspired a classic piece of American lit. But what well-known story is derived from this longhand journal? As seen on Travel Channel’s Mysteries at the Museum.
- Mary HaleyAugust 2, 2012Dedicated to the history of whaling, the centerpiece of the museum is the complete skeleton of a 46-foot (14 meter) bull Sperm whale suspended from the ceiling.
- travel42September 22, 2011See the skeleton of a sperm whale, as well as exhibits that illustrate the dangers—and wealth—of the whaling industry.
ᴡ CubaAugust 25, 2010Friends of NHA Lecture: Marshall Scheetz, "Coopering."Traditionally trained cooper from Colonial Williamsburg shares his research, comparing coopering on Nantucket and in Virginia.
See the new exhibits in the Candle Factory, coming soon.
Blue Man City ManDecember 27, 2014If you stay to long, this place gets boring fast. Around Christmas they have an auction for Christmas wreaths
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