Historic Mitchell House


Come visit the Mitchell House to take a trip back in time to 1800s Nantucket and learn about America’s first female astronomer: Maria Mitchell!

Built in 1790, this typical Quaker house was acquired by the Mitchell family in 1816. The home became a museum in 1903 when the Maria Mitchell Association’s founders acquired the house to preserve the legacy of one of Nantucket’s most illustrious daughters.

The house contains many stunning artifacts from the Mitchells’ daily life in the 19th century, and many of Maria’s personal items such as beer mugs, opera glasses, and her Dolland telescope. The house is especially known for the remarkably preserved example of faux-wood grain painting in the kitchen dating from the 1850s.

Hours & Admission


CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

See you in June of 2024!


1 Vestal Street, Nantucket, MA

 


Take A Guided Tour


Guided tours are available mid-June through the end of August each season.


Attend A Program


The Historic Mitchell House also hosts programs for adults, children, and families focusing on the Mitchell family’s daily life and their contributions to Nantucket history. Please check our calendar for current programming.

Calendar

The Mitchell House was named as one of the Top 10 Women’s History sites in the country by USA Today.

The Mitchell House has been a historic house museum since 1902.

The Mitchell House has 879 objects in its collection.

The Mitchell House is 230 years old.

Maria Mitchell’s personal library contains 321 books.

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