Nantucket STEAM Festival · March 14, 2026

10am - 2pm · Nantucket High School Gymnasium

By the Community, For the Community

Join us for Pi Day!

As part of this year’s Nantucket Steam Festival, and in collaboration with the Nantucket Dreamland, we are thrilled to welcome a very special guest: Doktor Kaboom! His original science-comedy shows blend big ideas, explosive demonstrations, and laugh-out-loud humor—keeping audiences riveted from start to finish. Hailed as “part Mister Wizard, part Mr. Rogers,” Doktor Kaboom delights patrons of all ages with curiosity, creativity, and charm. Performances are FREE and will be held March 13 and 14 at the Dreamland Theatre. Stay tuned for more details!

What is the Nantucket STEAM Festival?

The Nantucket Steam Festival is an annual public celebration of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) held on the third Saturday of March each year. It is a free community-based event, bringing together island partner organizations and the Nantucket Community at large, to highlight the impact of STEAM in all of our lives.


Founded by the MMA in 2015, and in years past, through partnership with the Nantucket Community School (NCS), a small and dedicated festival team creates and manages the half day program with a robust group of  some of the most intelligent scientists, generous sponsors, creative non profits, dedicated volunteers, and curious students on Nantucket.

How Did it Start?

The Nantucket STEAM Festival began as a concept in 2014 and came to fruition in 2015, with the support of key community collaborators, and attracted an estimated 200 visitors annually.


Now, 10 years later, we attract more than 500 visitors annually, host events in a central venue and work with more than fifteen collaborators and partners.

What is the Festival's Philosophy?

Our team focuses on creating a festival that is ‘by the community and for the community’. Our program collaborates with, features and attracts professionals, students, adults, families and the science community throughout Nantucket, with a particular emphasis on creating opportunities for all to develop a life-long passion for science through education, research, and first-hand exploration of the sky, land, and sea of Nantucket Island. We strive to reach all of our island community by demonstrating the intersection of STEAM in all areas of our lives.

How Do I Get Involved?

If you want to host a table or activity at the Nantucket STEAM Festival you can send an email to programs@mariamitchell.org and a member of the team will be in touch with you.


If you’re interested in supporting this incredible event and engaging the Nantucket community, learn more about our sponsors and how to become one here.