Definitely a must for a Nantucket sightseeing trip. The walking tour and the video playing in the pavilion area have amazing speakers that'll have you hooked. Go to the observation deck for photos.
Learned a ton about the whaling history in Nantucket...and other information as well. Great for kids too! If you buy tickets they are good for the whole day so you can go in and out during the day!
Find a leather-bound journal that inspired a classic piece of American lit. But what well-known story is derived from this longhand journal? As seen on Travel Channel’s Mysteries at the Museum.
Dedicated to the history of whaling, the centerpiece of the museum is the complete skeleton of a 46-foot (14 meter) bullSperm whale suspended from the ceiling.
Friends of NHA Lecture: Marshall Scheetz, "Coopering."Traditionally trained cooper from Colonial Williamsburg shares his research, comparing coopering on Nantucket and in Virginia.