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Museums & Culture · Nantucket
African Meeting House, Nantucket
The Museum of African American History’s Nantucket campus interprets the island’s historic Black community. Contact the museum to confirm public hours or an appointment before visiting; seasonal notices can differ from general hours messaging. The nearby Boston–Higginbotham House has its own access arrangements.
Plan Your Visit
The Museum of African American History’s Nantucket campus interprets the island’s historic Black community. Contact the museum to confirm public hours or an appointment before visiting; seasonal notices can differ from general hours messaging. The nearby Boston–Higginbotham House has its own access arrangements.
Address: 29 York Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
Phone: 617-725-0022
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