Natural Science Museum
The Natural Science Museum at Hinchman House
Corner of Milk and Vestal Streets
(508) 228-0898
Summer 2010 hours: 10AM - 4PM
May 29, 30, 31 (Opening Weekend!)
June 4 - September 4 Monday-Saturday
September 11 - October 10 Saturdays and Sundays
The Museum Gift Shop is also open for the above dates
Take a tour or guide yourself through rooms filled with wonderful things from the natural world of Nantucket: an ocean room, bird collection, rocks, plants, and even live animals! Whether you’re watching a spider spin a web or touching a whale vertebra, you’ll get a first-hand look at what makes nature on Nantucket so special.
Try out our brand new high tech scavenger hunt!
Learn about new animals at the museum and interesting discoveries by visitors like you.
A wide variety of public programs for all ages are offered through the Natural Science Museum. Topics range from ornithology, plant life, spiders, insects, and more.
The Natural Science Museum also houses scientific collections from Nantucket dating to the early 1900's.
“The staff at your museums are fantastic. They are kind, informative, and so patient with children. My kids always leave having learned a little bit more about Nantucket and its natural world.” –Survey Response
New Exhibits 2010!
Oceans and Garbage Learn some amazing facts.
Knot Tying Learn new knots each week and practice your skills.
New Exhibits from 2009
Can you save Nantucket Harbor? This game is based on the Parker Brothers' game Jenga. Learn about how ecosystems become unstable and how food chains work.
Climate Change Learn the facts! How does global warming work? What is the controversey about? How do we know what is happening? See the exhibit and discuss this important topic with Museum staff.
Museum Gift Shop in Hinchman House
Whether you’re looking for high-quality binoculars, an adorable stuffed turtle, a butterfly net, or a fish identification book, the Museum Shop has many unique items perfect for gifts, mementos, and exploring the outdoors. Members receive a 10% discount.
New in 2010!
New T-shirt Designs
New Hats
Nantucket Naturalist Kits
Ant Farms
New Book Titles
And much more...