Museum of Nantucket History
Museum of Nantucket History is a museum in Town of Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Museum of Nantucket History is situated nearby to the public aquarium Maria Mitchell Aquarium, as well as near Nantucket Whaling Museum.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Maria Mitchell Aquarium and Nantucket Whaling Museum.
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
Public aquarium
The Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium, also known as the Nantucket Aquarium, is a small, local, seasonal aquarium in Nantucket, Massachusetts. It serves as the island's only marine science center and resource. Maria Mitchell Aquarium is situated 1,200 feet southwest of Museum of Nantucket History.
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Museum
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The Nantucket Whaling Museum is a museum located in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. It is run by the Nantucket Historical Association. The Whaling Museum is the flagship site of the Nantucket Historical Association’s fleet of properties. Nantucket Whaling Museum is situated 1,600 feet west of Museum of Nantucket History.
Brant Point Light
Lighthouse
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Brant Point Light is a lighthouse located on Nantucket Island. The station was established in 1746, automated in 1965, and is still in operation. The current tower was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 28, 1987; it has the distinction of being the tenth light on the point, in addition to several range lights. Brant Point Light is situated 2,100 feet north of Museum of Nantucket History.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nantucket and Shawkemo.
Nantucket
Town
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Nantucket is an island in Massachusetts, United States, about 30 miles south of the Cape Cod peninsula. Together with the small islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget, it constitutes the Town and County of Nantucket, a combined county/town government.
Shawkemo
Hamlet
Shawkemo is a village in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. Its elevation is 16 feet. The name Shawkemo is an Indian word meaning "middle field of land". Shawkemo lies 4 miles west-northwest of Siasconset. Shawkemo is situated 2 miles east of Museum of Nantucket History.
Polpis
Hamlet
Polpis is a village in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. Its elevation is 7 feet. The different spellings of its name led the Board on Geographic Names to designate its official spelling in 1900. The community lies 3.5 miles northwest of Siasconset. Polpis is situated 4½ miles east of Museum of Nantucket History.
Museum of Nantucket History
- Type: Museum
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Town of Nantucket, Nantucket, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.28457° or 41° 17′ 5″ northLongitude
-70.09307° or 70° 5′ 35″ westElevation
-7 feet (-2 metres)Open location code
87HF7WM4+RQGeoNames ID
4944805
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