Nantucket Whaling Museum — Attraction in Nantucket

If you are thinking about coming to the whaling museum, I’ll give you a few reasons why you absolutely should:

The museum is interesting, fun, and enjoyable to spend time in. It’s interesting because the way the curators tell the story of whaling and the history of the island is done extremely well. It’s fun because the information is accessible and can be interpreted by a wide range of age groups, and it’s enjoyable because there is so much to learn and so much history involved in the process that made Nantucket what it is today.

You can tell there was a lot of work that went into the exhibits, it shows. As you move through the spaces in the museum it’s almost like entering a storybook. You are transported to the places in the story they are telling. This was impressive to me but my kids absolutely loved it. This place will spark the imagination.

There is an accessible roof area that will give you 360 degree views of the historic downtown and the water. It’s incredible beautiful.

The staff is friendly and helpful. Normally ticket prices are 20 for an adult and children under six are free. The staff is knowledgeable about the museum and will give you the inside information on what to see.

There is an incredible children’s section of the museum. This is a fantastic place to take kids if you are a parent. They also have a photo booth that you can take family photos in and they are free to email to yourself.

Note: No food or drink.

So, if you are thinking of coming here I’d definitely recommend going. Feel free to look at the photos of the space that I added. It should give you a good idea of what you are...

I am a huge nerd for maritime history and may or may not have wanted to go to Nantucket just to see the historical whaling stuff there. I just knew this museum had to be my first stop. I was kind of afraid that it wouldn’t live up to my expectations after making the long journey out to the island, but I definitely wasn’t disappointed on my visit at all! Admission may seem a little steep at 20 dollars, but with that ticket you get access to other historical sites around town. Even without that, though, I feel like it was 20 dollars well spent. The museum workers were very knowledgeable and the interactive presentations were super cool! At a minimum, you MUST listen in on “the hunt”. It’s not actually a requirement, of course, but it is too interesting and cool to pass up. The museum also has a huge collection of skrimshaw pieces, which are basically carved whale teeth/bone. I could’ve spent hours just looking at the intricate detail in each piece. Also, the rooftop view is to die for. You can stand up on the roof for as long as you want watching ferries pull into and out of the harbor, or lean on the railing and pretend like you’re a whaler’s wife watching for your husband’s ship to return. Anyway, this is hands down the coolest place on the island! Definitely...

I went in to the gift shop next door with some friends. I purchased a few trinkets ahead of time while I waited for my friends to finish looking around. I was talking to one of of my friends (both of us are POC) near the front door about the salt and pepper shakers I had just purchased. An older woman employee was standing very close and seemed to be watching us so we proceeded to move away closer to our friend that was still shopping around. I watched her go up to the other sales associate that was behind the checkout counter to ask if we had purchased something, which she proceeded to say no (no fault to her because im assuming she asked about the item she accused me of stealing). The older sales associate came over to us and accused me of stealing a lolipop. Which I never touched. I asked her if she wanted to look in my bags. Not to bring race into this but she did not question our other friend who is white and only directed her accusations at me and my other friend. She was not watching any of the other customers who were in the store.

So be aware if you are of color you...