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Nantucket Whaling Museum

Nantucket Whaling Museum is a museum in Nantucket, MA, part of the Cape Cod guide. Cost: under $25.

· Nantucket, MA

Why you should go…

Housed in the restored 1847 Hadwen & Barney Oil and Candle Factory, the Nantucket Whaling Museum is the flagship site of the Nantucket Historical Association, which operates several historic properties across the island. Highlights include a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a massive Fresnel lighthouse lens, and a rooftop deck with harbor views across nine galleries of art and artifacts. The museum offers daily programs, spotlight tours, and a hands-on Discovery Center.

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