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Maria Mitchell Association, Nantucket

4.5

#14 of 26 in Childrens Museums in Massachusetts

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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.

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36 reviews

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4.9

By Alice K

We were expecting to look through the observatory telescopes and see stars, planets, etc. but it was a cloudy night! Note, they will only cancel the tour/presentation if it rains (not for clouds...

We were expecting to look through the observatory telescopes and see stars, planets, etc. but it was a cloudy night! Note, they will only cancel the tour/presentation if it rains (not for clouds... more »
By Companion320433

Open nights two times a month is a good take for all ages! Recommend finding it in the daylight first because you basically can't see it until you pass it. Saw the Milky Way, Jupiter and Saturn's...

Open nights two times a month is a good take for all ages! Recommend finding it in the daylight first because you basically can't see it until you pass it. Saw the Milky Way, Jupiter and Saturn's... more »
By KnitsbyConnie

I took a Guided tour of the House. Not what I was expecting. There were some interior aspects in the house that were unusual and one would consider frivolous for the time, but fits with the detail...

I took a Guided tour of the House. Not what I was expecting. There were some interior aspects in the house that were unusual and one would consider frivolous for the time, but fits with the detail... more »

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By Tracy Lanza

A short walk from the center of town and incredibly meaningful.

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By Daanish Qureshi

Great place, full of information. Both the aquarium and museum are fun and interactive for people of all ages. Highly recommend.

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By Stewart Wolfe

A good museum dedicated to the first woman to discover a comet.

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By Christopher Wolfe

Go there and learn about the most remarkable woman of the 19th Century

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By Philip Levine

Marvelous

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