So went a popular toast when Nantucket, Massachusetts, was still the center of the whaling industry in the early 19th century. But times were changing: Whale populations in the North Atlantic had ...

Handy Events. For a celebration that truly honors ACK’s roots, gather friends and family at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, which pays tribute to an industry that was once the island’s lifeblood.

The impressive Whaling Museum, curated by the Nantucket Historical Society, is not to be missed. The unique exhibit brings to life the powerful, and often times tormented, history of the whaling ...

Not every day is sunny and perfect. When bad weather arrives, it's a great opportunity to explore Nantucket’s rich history. The Whaling Museum offers fascinating exhibits about the island’s ...