Adventures in Nature
Nature Story Hour
Enjoy this program specially-designed for the young explorer in your family! During each session, a MMA educator will read a nature- or science-related book, introduce you to one of the MMA's animal friends, and will finish up with an activity related to the story. This is a reoccurring program, but the specific focus and materials provided will change each week. This program is appropriate for children ages 3 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must register.
Please check in for this program at the front desk of the Hinchman House Natural Science Museum at 7 Milk Street.
Cost Per Participant: $15
Contact email: programs@mariamitchell.org
DATES
March 30 - May 5
Saturdays & Sundays
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Cost Per Participant: $15
(Members receive a 20% discount)
Private group: Call 508.228.9198
Sensational Science
Join MMA naturalists to on an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap lean and tap into our natural curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically focus on a dedicated special topic!
This program meets at the Hinchman House Natural Science Museum located at 7 Milk Street, Nantucket. This program is appropriate for adults and children ages 5 and older. All registered children must be accompanied by a a registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is recommended as programs do fill up but walk-ins are welcome subject to availability.
Cost Per Participant: $20
Contact email: programs@mariamitchell.org
DATES
March 30 - May 4
Saturdays
Noon - 1:00 PM
Cost Per Participant: $20
(Members receive a 20% discount)
Private group: Call 508.228.9198
Astro Story Hour
Enjoy this program designed for the young space explorer in your family! During each session, a MMA educator will read a nature or science themed book and will finish up with an activity related to the story. This is a recurring program, but the specific focus on Saturdays will be Astronomy; materials provided will change each week.
At least one adult must sign up with children. This program is designed to be interesting for children ages 3 and older. This program meets at the MMA Natural Science Museum at 7 Milk Street, Nantucket MA. Pre-registration is recommended as programs do fill up but walk-ins are welcome subject to availability.
Cost Per Participant: $15
Contact email: programs@mariamitchell.org
DATES
January 20 - April 6
Saturdays
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Cost Per Participant: $15
(Members receive a 20% discount)
Private group: Call 508.228.9198
Feed & Meet the Animals
Ravenous Reptiles
Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum! Learn about the unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more at the MMA Natural Science Museum! You will get to learn about and interact with several of the MMA Natural Science Museum educational animals. This is a great way to learn about native and non-native species up-close, especially if you love animals.
At least one adult must sign up with children. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children ages 4 and older.
This program meets at the MMA Natural Science Museum at 7 Milk Street, Nantucket MA. Pre-registration is recommended as programs do fill up but walk-ins are welcome subject to availability.
Cost Per Participant: $15
Contact email: programs@mariamitchell.org
DATES
March 29 - May 5
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cost Per Participant: $15
(Members receive a 20% discount)
Private group: Call 508.228.9198
