MBL - Candle House

MBL - Candle House is an university building in , , which is located on Water Street. MBL - Candle House is situated nearby to the tourism office , as well as near the pier .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Marine Biological Laboratory and Woods Hole School.

Research institute
Photo: Kzirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a research institution for biological and environmental sciences in , United States. It is associated with the University of Chicago and will return to full independence in June 2026.

School building
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The is a historic school building at 24 School Street in , United States within the town of . is situated 770 feet east of MBL - Candle House.

Lighthouse
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Nobska Light, originally called Nobsque Light, also known as is a lighthouse located near the division between Buzzards Bay, Nantucket Sound, and in the settlement of on the southwestern tip of , . is situated 1 mile southeast of MBL - Candle House.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Woods Hole and Falmouth.

Photo: BenFrantzDale, Public domain.
The village of administratively belongs to the town of , in the area of , . has a great natural harbor and was once a fishing and whaling center but now is known for its beautiful beaches, sport fishing, quaint shops and marine research facilities.

Photo: Faolin42, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a town in on 's southwest corner. It includes the villages of , West , North , Hatchville, Silver Beach, East , Teaticket, and Waquoit. It is the Cape's second most populous town.

Hamlet
Photo: Bruce Tuten, CC BY 2.0.
is a residential area located in the town of on the north end of the island of . It is a peninsula surrounded on the north and west by and on the east by Vineyard Haven Harbor. is situated 4½ miles southeast of MBL - Candle House.

MBL - Candle House

Latitude
41.52506° or 41° 31′ 30″ north
Longitude
-70.67167° or 70° 40′ 18″ west
Height
49 feet (15 metres)
Open location code
87HFG8GH+28
Open­Street­Map ID
way 151764589
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­university
Open­Street­Map attribute
roof-shape=­gabled
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include MBL - Pierce Visitor Center and MBL Eel Pond Dock.

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