Visit Us


Enjoy and learn more about the natural world around you by visiting one of our properties! 

All closed facilities will open for the season in June 2024.
The administrative building at 4 Vestal Street currently open 9am-5pm, weekdays. The Discovery Playground at Hinsdale Park closes at dark.
Please see our calendar for hours and programming at our other facilities.

Hours of Operation

Vestal Street Observatory

Closed for Conservation

3 Vestal Street

508.228.9198

Closed until April 2024

Reservations Required - see Calendar
59 Milk Street Ext., 508.228.9198

Aquarium

Closed for the Season

32 Washington Street

508.228.9198

Open Fridays - Sundays, 10am -2pm

7 Milk Street

508.228.9198

Closed for the Season

1 Vestal Street

508.228.9198

Available by Appointment Only

Contact 508.228.9198 or jgurley@mariamitchell.org

2 Vestal Street

508.228.9198

Admission


Admission is FREE for MMA Members.

Museum Admission (Off Season):
Adult/$8
Youth (ages 3-16)/$5
Children (ages 0-2)/free

An all-MMA properties pass (peak season June to October)  includes one visit to the MMA Aquarium, Hinchman House Natural Science Museum, Historic Mitchell House, and one Stargazing Open Night at Loines Observatory (reservation required).

Please check our calendar for additional programming.

Observe the sky and the field of astronomy by visiting the historic Vestal Street Observatory or Loines Observatory.


Discover the sea and its creatures by visiting the Aquarium.


Investigate the land and its creatures by visiting the Natural Science Museum.


Learn more about Maria Mitchell and her legacy by visiting the Mitchell House.


Explore our research and collections by visiting the Research Center.


Play and have fun at the Discovery Playground.


Stop by the Administrative Building at 4 Vestal Street with any questions.

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