This museum was recommended by everyone we talked to and the experience proved to be even better! The self-tour itself was enough, we thought, until we stumbled into the most wonderful narrated slide show. The presenter, a former science teacher, was so informative that we...More

The 55 minute movie was most informative and well worth the time at the beginning of the visit. Although the museum is not big, it is certainly worth a visit.

The walking tour is a must-do for a comprehensive history of the island's whaling and Quaker history.

The Whaling Museum is a good stop in a tour of Nantucket. It will put everything else into a kind of context. One of the hidden gems of this museum is the Research Library, tucked away on a side street. If you want to know...More

Don't miss out on the docent talks/tours as the staff is very knowledgable and the presentation very enlightening!

The Whaling Museum is a treasure. The Great Hall with its full size whale hanging from the ceiling is impressive. The paintings, letters, and historical artifacts call one back again and again. When it rains, this is the place to be.

The Whaling Museum is a must-see for all visitors to the island. The permanent exhibits help people to glimpse Nantucket's past. It also has wonderful temporary exhibits and rotating talks and shows. I visit at least once a year and have done for many years...More

This museum is very well done! We went on the guided tour and learned so much about the Whaling history and that of Nantucket. Great experience. Worth the admission.

Gorgeous collection! The movie was fantastic on the history of the island, not just whaling. Don't miss it!

The museum is a highlight of Nantucket which is an incredibly charming place. The history of whaling is portrayed very well by the exhibits and very helpful staff. A whaling boat, full size juvenile whale skeleton, part of a functioning lighthouse light, a whale oil...More