Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum

Wonderful history of the baskets

Very informative people sharing how the craft came to be, and how the baskets are made. Inspiring to see what happens as the baskets age.

Waste of time and money; go anywhere else instead!

Very depressing and run down. Messy. Drab grounds, and junk piles everywhere. The video presentation was so-so, the staff was disinterested. Met 3 Board Members: very snobby and condescending and ...

Great place to learn the history of this basket art form

I enjoyed learning more about the history and seeing the work of various island weavers. I also enjoyed that the Museum is promoting the education of basket making in the Nantucket style to keep the t...

Beautiful baskets!

The Nantucket basket is such a beautiful work of art. I love the story behind them. This museum tells much about the basket’s history and how they are made

Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful baskets

We liked the video and the baskets on display. A small museum a bit off the main streets but worth it if you enjoy the history of basket weaving.