Great little museum. They put a lot in such a little building. First floor had a bird watching…read morearea, displays on Native American historic culture, duck decoy artist studio and other exhibits. Downstairs was an aquarium. Along with a bird exhibit. After we finished in the museum we went for a hike out to the bay. Although the trail was not marked the path overall was easy to find. It was a great excursion!

So cool with kids! Perfect for rainy days and indoor fun! My kids (3,6,9) loved it. I enjoyed it…read moretoo.

Yeah - kind of hokey, but when the kids were younger we took them there and they had a blast…read more For me the best part, besides spending quality time with the kids, was the display of silver coins that the founder/owner brought up. Went once, not sure if I'd revisit.

Great museum and perfect for a rainy day on the cape. It was a struggle to get the kids involved…read moreand interested in the museum. So maybe those 8 and up are really the intended audience. Our 3 and 6 year old girls didn't enjoy it too much and that's okay. The adults did.

Beautiful view of the herring, love going here always its super pretty to see all of the wildlife…read more Ive seen some snakes, turtles and obviously herring. The only downside is there isnt yet enough parking so it tends to get very busy quickly, wish there was an alternative for parking but overall amazing wildlife.

The actual Grist Mill is only open on Saturdays. And only in the summer. But the grounds are open…read moreyear round. Not a huge place to walk around. But a nice place to spend a quiet hour or so. Across the street from the mill, the side of the street you park on, there are some beautiful paths near the stream. I guess this is the herring run? Lots of gorgeous flowers, little waterfalls. And I saw at least 6 Snowy Egrets feeding in the stream maybe 100' from the parking lot. This side also has a few picnic tables under some huge trees should you decide to have some lunch. If you walk around the grist mill, there is a beautiful little pond in back complete with dam to control the flow of water to make the mill operate. Not far off 6A. Definitely worth a stop.

Wonderful Maritime Museum…read more This was a very nice museum. I enjoyed seeing the boat building shed and the lighthouse exhibits. They also have an amazing scrimshaw collection. The staff (Patricia) was very knowledgeable and friendly. Date of experience: October 5, 2025

Not only a fabulous museum filled with the nautical history of the Cape, but museum also offers…read moreRowing excursions on Lewis Bay. My friends and I had Jon as our coxswain, he and Bob were great. Highly recommend. Reasonably priced and fun!

Feels like so long ago we were hiking up the tower. I mentioned to my Dad that my legs weren't…read morefeeling the best and I needed to go slow. He felt bad so he waited for me half way up and then all of a sudden I got a burst of energy and sped past him. He was shocked and said I waited for you and then you left me in the dust. When we got to the top it was fun to look around the city and see the ocean. Lots of history here and we are so grateful for the memories made. Staff is very friendly and really takes pride in their museum. It's kept up well and very educational. Thank you

Great place to start your visit, best and least expensive place to park. The views from the…read moremonument are spectacular. Not an easy walk to the top. Also at the base there are shaded areas to sit with great views of the harbor and also an elevator to take you to commercial street. When you first come in there is a gift shop and a art museum on one side and a Provincetown museum on the other. The people that work there are extremely friendly and knowledgeable not only about the history but also things to do in the area

Amazing, quirky memories of Edward Gorey. A fun way to get to know the artist and imagine what his…read morelife was like. Secret treasures in every corner. Fun, creative visitors are always checking this delightful museum out.

I've been a member for 6 years and had not been able to visit due to either covid or living in…read moredifferent states. It was so nice to finally make the pilgrimage here. There is some parking off to the side of the house and I was able to get a spot. Make sure that you make reservations on the website prior to coming. You reserve a time slot and pay when you get there. I meandered about before going inside. There's a person sitting just inside the entrance to ask your name and reservation time. It is a darling house with all things Edward Gorey in terms of ephemera. Pictures, books, and bits & bobs. I was hoping to see a cat or two so that was disappointing somewhat. You do only get the first floor as well just to let people know. I did not participate in the docent tour - I just wanted to kind of look and snoop at my own pace. It was very cute and mellow. There was a lot of information and the current type exhibit is amazing (O Sordid Type) - I would recommend that highly. I think if you're a fan, it is worth a visit and they do have a good amount in the gift shop, but nothing appealed to my wallet this go round.

First time visiting this weekend, it was exactly what I pictured. Met my expectations and was super…read morecute for kids I'd say eight and under. The only issue is there is no heat!! I went the other day and it was freezing and my sister went back today and asked if they have heat and the girl said it only goes to 57 degrees! As a place for mostly younger kids I thought 57 degrees is ridiculous! We all kept our winter jackets on as well as everyone else in the space. Definitely wouldn't go back until it gets nicer out

This place has a lot of heart and great friendly staff. My kids really enjoyed coming here, I'd say…read moreit's best for kids under 8. It's one large room with different play areas with different themes. There is an outdoor area out back as well. Leaving some room for improvement in my review, looks like they will be updating soon so will have to visit after that to see changes. It is pricey for what it is, $15 per person, but a good option for a rainy day on the cape.

A feel good place, a must visit. Historic center with plenty of parking…read more Go alone or with friends. Plan your day around The Glass Museum. The library is close by for a restroom stop. The Daniel Webster Inn is another historic visit. The chowder here is well worth getting. Don't leave Sandwich without walking on The Boardwalk.

We've passed this museum about a thousand time when down on the Cape. However one day, we decided…read moreto make it our destination place during a non-Nantucket weekend. Plenty of parking; a big lot, in fact. There are three parts to this museum. First, there is the museum proper. A timeline and timetable of the history of glass on Cape Cod, and Sandwich, and this particular old factory. The collection is amazing. If you're over 40 and grew up in the Commonwealth, you are certain to see pieces that you recognize or had in your home. A few funny little things along the way of the self-paced tour. Secondly, there is an actual working glass blowing section. Artisans of glass blow and show. It is quite impressive! They encourage questions too. Finally, there is one heck of a store where you can purchase wonderful pieces of glass they make on-site (we did - purple glass paperweight - see in the photo below). We collect the glass plates made on the Cape. One in each corner of the windows. Another Cape tradition. Lots of fun, learning, and reminiscing. Highly recommend a visit. We are sure to visit again.

Admission was $20 per adult during our visit. We had a great experience exploring the whaling…read moremuseum. The museum takes you through the history of the whaling industry on Nantucket with historical artifacts and documents from this time. The museum also has a full sperm whale skeleton on display. I was truly in awe by the items we saw on the display. It was educational and I feel I learned a lot. The museum is two floors worth of exhibits and a rooftop deck where you can look out onto the surrounding island. The museum also offered lectures, discussions, and documentaries you could engage with throughout the day. When we arrived they had a schedule displayed for the days events. I felt this was worth the cost of admission and was a must see stop on our trip to Nantucket.

On island? First time or experienced visitor? You have got to go to the Whaling Museum…read more Military discount. Buy a pass and visit the other Nantucket Historical Association facilities, like Howden House, Great Lights, Fire Station, Old Goal, etc. Great take. Every year they have a rotating exhibition. History of Nantucket, history of whaling, history of baskets (also at Howden House on upper Main Street). Other special events include parties, fund raisers and the Festival of the Trees. Solid take, and a really cool store too.