Nantucket Walkabout offers guided nature walks and hiking tours exploring Nantucket’s protected landscapes, wildlife, geology, and natural history. Operating year round, the walks guide visitors through conservation lands and lesser known areas of the island while focusing on ecology, glacial history, native plants, and local wildlife. Tours are designed for visitors looking to experience Nantucket beyond the downtown historic district.
The Maria Mitchell Aquarium & Sea Shop is a seasonal marine science center located directly on Nantucket Harbor. Operated by the Maria Mitchell Association, the aquarium features locally collected marine species, interactive touch tanks, educational exhibits, and family friendly science programming focused on Nantucket’s coastal ecosystems. Visitors can explore local sea life while learning about the island’s marine environment through hands on experiences and marine ecology programs.
The Nantucket Dreamland is a nonprofit film and cultural center located in downtown Nantucket at 17 South Water Street. The venue presents first run movies, independent films, live performances, concerts, comedy, lectures, children’s programming, and community events throughout the year. With multiple theater spaces and year round programming, the Dreamland serves as one of Nantucket’s central gathering places for arts, entertainment, and culture.
