Last updated: 3/17/2022
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
Street Address
151 Lagoon Pond RoadVineyard Haven, MA 02568
Mailing Address
PO Box 1310Edgartown, MA 02539
phone: 508-627-4441
web: mvmuseum.org/

Hours

Mid October – Late May
Sunday, Tuesday - Saturday
10 AM - 4 PM
Monday
closed
The Museum campus is closed for the following holidays: 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day.
Late May to Mid October
Sunday, Wednesday - Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday
10 AM - 8 PM
The Museum campus is closed for the following holidays: 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day.

Admissions

Adults: $18
Seniors: $15
MV Museum Members: free
Children (7-17): $5
Children 6 and under: Free

Staff

Heather Seger
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e-mail:
Annie Howell
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Description

The Martha'a Vineyard Museum is the Island's largest repository of cultural artifacts, historic photographs, archival records, and genealogical records. We strive to broaden awareness and access to the Island's history and shared memory. Come join us and discover our past and present.

Mission

The Martha’s Vineyard Museum inspires all people to discover, explore, and strengthen their connections to this Island and its diverse heritage.

History

The Martha’s Vineyard Museum was originally known as the Dukes County Historical Society. It was founded in 1922 and incorporated the following year. The founders first acquired revolutionary era documents, which started the collection. They devoted a great deal of their time, energy, and resources towards the documentation of the Island’s role in American history and greater maritime industry.

The Society signed a long term lease agreement with the Coast Guard to steward the Edgartown, East Chop, and Gay Head Lighthouses in 1992. The agreement is still in place for the East Chop and Edgartown Lighthouses. The Town of Aquinnah assumed stewardship of the Gay Head Light in summer 2018 when ownership transferred from the Coast Guard.

Portions of the original Museum campus in Edgartown were sold as part of the move to Vineyard Haven, but the Museum maintains ownership of the historic Cooke House and the surrounding property. The grounds have been transformed into beautiful gardens to create the Cooke House and Legacy Gardens.

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members
Appointment required: No
Services
"One of a Kind" Property Rentals

The Museum rents various locations on its Vineyard Haven campus for meetings, special events, weddings, and non-profit functions.

ADA

The Museum buildings, walkways, courtyard, and vehicular drop-off area are all 521 CMR compliant and accessible. Handicapped parking is available on site including a designated spot for a Handicapped van. If you or someone in your party requires special assistance getting to the top of the driveway to visit, the Museum offers transportation free of charge for mobility challenged individuals and their families from the ferry terminals provided by Stagecoach Taxi during normal Museum hours. Please call 508-627-4441 x110 to arrange.

Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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