Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
Maria Mitchell Association
Maria Mitchell Association is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Nantucket, Massachusetts. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Maria Mitchell Association
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About this museum
What is Maria Mitchell Association?
The Maria Mitchell Association is a private non-profit organization on the island of Nantucket off the coast of Massachusetts. The association owns the Maria Mitchell Observatory, a second observatory, a Natural History Museum, the Maria Mitchell Aquarium at Nantucket Harbor, a history museum that is the birthplace of Maria Mitchell, and a Science Library. Staff members of the Maria Mitchell Association conduct research into topics as varied as astrophysics and the American burying beetle, amongst other scientific topics. The properties offer a variety of science and history-related programming and are on the National Register of Historic Places, along with the rest of the island.
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Museum details
- Name
- Maria Mitchell Association
- City
- Nantucket
- State
- Massachusetts
- Website
- http://www.mmo.org
- IMLS Museum ID
- 8409500631
- Coordinates
- 41.28036, -70.10570
What kind of museum is Maria Mitchell Association?
Maria Mitchell Association is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →
Where is Maria Mitchell Association located?
Maria Mitchell Association is located in Nantucket, Massachusetts at approximately 41.28036, -70.10570. See the map above.
Does Maria Mitchell Association have a website?
Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.mmo.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.
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