Travel to Nantucket with Hy-Line Cruises, offering high-speed passenger ferry service from Hyannis in about one hour. With frequent departures and easy boarding, it’s one of the fastest, most convenient ways to reach the island.
Travel to Nantucket with Hy-Line Cruises, offering high-speed passenger ferry service from Hyannis in about one hour. With frequent departures and easy boarding, it’s one of the fastest, most convenient ways to reach the island.
The Artists Association of Nantucket is at the heart of the island’s creative community, supporting local artists through exhibitions, galleries, and year-round education programs. With multiple gallery spaces and a visual arts center offering classes for all skill levels, it provides a place to experience, learn, and connect with Nantucket’s thriving art scene. It’s a must-visit for anyone looking to engage with the island beyond its landscapes.
The Nantucket Family Resource Center provides free family support services, referrals, parenting resources, and youth assistance programs for Nantucket families and caregivers. Located at Freedom Square, the nonprofit organization helps connect children, parents, and caregivers with educational support, assessments, community programs, and guidance designed to strengthen family well being across the island.
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.
