Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Summer 2021 Programs and Opportunities

Kelly Bernatzky • May 25, 2021

The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is thrilled to offer another summer of education, research, and exploration of the sky, land, and sea of Nantucket Island through Summer Programs and the reopening of our facilities.

 

On June 7th, the Aquarium and Historic Mitchell House will reopen. Both properties are open for tours on Monday-Friday from 10AM-4PM and Saturdays from 10AM-1PM. Tours are available on a rolling basis throughout the day and do not require a reservation. Due to capacity restrictions in 2021, we will not be offering our traditional property passes this summer. Instead, visitors should come to our open properties, the Mitchell House and Aquarium, for separate entry tickets. If a visitor has an unexpired property pass already in their possession, they will still be able to use it to visit one of our open properties, mentioned above.

 

The Research Center will have Open Hours every Friday from 1PM-5PM. This is a free walk-in program. The Research Center can accommodate 1 household of up to 5 guests at a time.

 

Open Nights at Loines Observatory will begin on Monday, June 14th. Open Nights are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9PM-10:30PM. MMA staff will lead constellation tours and guide visitors through different viewing stations outside the observatory domes. Participants will have a chance to view the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and even other galaxies! No reservations are required.

 

Summer Programs, including Meet the Animals, Beach Walks, Family Workshops, and more, will be offered throughout the summer and are currently open for registration. For the full schedule of programs and registration information, please visit mariamitchell.org.

 

The MMA’s annual fundraiser, The Stargazer Gala, will be held on August 5th at a private home overlooking Nantucket Sound. Party-goers will enjoy breathtaking views, dancing to The Sultans, delicious food by Island Kitchen, games, stargazing with our professional astronomers, and more. Tickets are available for purchase at mariamitchell.org/the-stargazer-gala or by calling (508) 228-9198.

 

Our informative and popular Science Speaker Series will kick off on Wednesday, June 9. This weekly Wednesday lecture series from 7-8PM is free of charge for all and presented virtually via Zoom. The summer lineup will feature over a dozen scientists from Nantucket and beyond. A special thank you to our presenting sponsor Bank of America.

 

As of this time, masks are required for all in-person MMA programming and site visits. 


The Maria Mitchell Association is a private non-profit organization. Founded in 1902, the MMA works to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and educator, Maria Mitchell. The Maria Mitchell Association operates two observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, a research center, 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.

For Immediate Release

May 25 2021

Contact: Kelly Bernatzky, MMA Development Associate

kbernatzky@mariamitchell.org

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