Nantucket Atheneum, Massachusetts, United States
5.0 (110 reviews) Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #11 in Nantucket Libraries
Beautiful secret
The Nantucket Atheneum is the public library for Nantucket, Massachusetts. The institution was formed in 1834 as a private, membership organization and became a public library in 1900. The Nantucket Atheneum offers free access to millions of books, films and music as well as over 1,000 programs for all ages year round. Our iconic building, built in 1846, is located in the heart of downtown and features art and artifacts important to the island's maritime history as the center of whaling. The library also provides a free wifi signal, computer access on the second floor and a beautiful, inviting garden.
Address
1 India St, Nantucket, MA 02554-3519
Mobile
Website
http://www.nantucketatheneum.org
Working hours
Monday : 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday : 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 6:54
User Ratings
5.0 based on (110 reviews)
Reviews
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5Eric H 5:00 PM May 31, 2015
More than just a library
Worth checking out. Has everything a library should, plus it is a historic building with a great scrimshaw collection. And the Great Hall on the second floor is where Nantucketers used to hold town meetings and had many famous speakers like Frederick Douglas. No charge to see this great building in the heart of town.
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5Sarahoktay 5:00 PM Apr 15, 2014
The heart of downtown culture
I love the events, literature, movies, talks and atmosphere of this island treasure. Make sure you visit the Great Hall upstairs where Frederick Douglass gave his first major speech.
