Nantucket’s Maria Mitchell Association announces their partnership with Travel Sommelier (TS), an award-winning boutique luxury travel company. Together, they will guide adventurers across the globe for rare naturalist experiences in 2025, 2026, and 2027. The travel offerings are built around a shared interest in the sciences of Astronomy and Ornithology – backbones of the educational and scientific programs at the Maria Mitchell Association (MMA).
Bird lovers can join the Maria Mitchell Association for Birding in Central Park with Field Ornithologist Ginger Andrews, and the Travel Sommelier team on Saturday, September 20, 2025. This is a one-of-a-kind morning of birding in New York City’s iconic Central Park. The day will start with Ginger sharing expert tips on spotting and identifying species. Then participants will head to the American Museum of Natural History for a quick tour before enjoying brunch at The Restaurant at Gilder, featuring a lively talk with African bird expert James Currie. Limited tickets are available now.
The Great Nantucket Scallop Hunt is a three-night island immersion from Thursday, October 2 to Sunday, October 5, 2025. Discover Nantucket through its most cherished traditions, hidden corners, and celestial skies. This bespoke island journey blends sea-to-table adventures, insider access, and the timeless beauty of life, all through the eyes of true island insiders.
This weekend includes island accommodations at The Greydon House, a wine & brine welcome, a master scalloping expedition, a first taste of Cisco Brewer’s Maria Mitchell Stargazer Stout, a harvest dinner, and more. Tickets are on sale now.
A Total Eclipse Trip to Spain in August of 2026 brings a choice of two itineraries to witness a total eclipse in near-perfect darkness as it passes over northern Spain. One of the week-long adventures takes participants to Barcelona and Menorca, where they will celebrate Spain’s cultural and gastronomic richness in the city before unwinding with wellness experiences on the serene island of Menorca. The second week-long journey takes voyagers to Bilbao to see the striking architecture, a visit to La Rioja lush vineyards, and experiences on San Sebastian’s sparkling coast.
A Total Eclipse Trip to Egypt in August of 2027 features a voyage on the Nile and activities like a visit to the small temple of Horemheb, sandstone quarries, and experiences around Egypt’s culture and the country’s world-class cuisine. With its rich history and ancient monuments, Egypt is a rarified location to witness the total solar eclipse.
For details on any of these incredible, once-in-a-lifetime, trips please reach out to Amy Young via email at ayoung@mariamitchell.org.