Penumbra Photographs is a small Edgartown gallery specializing in one-of-a-kind vintage prints from the late 19th and early 20th century.…
12 N Summer St (Edgartown)
“Penumbra Photographs is a small Edgartown gallery specializing in one-of-a-kind vintage prints from the late 19th and early 20th century. Perfect for when your walls want character and you want a quiet browse that feels like time-travel, with images that make excellent conversation starters.”
From the Martha's Vineyard newsletter, September 12, 2026
Old Sculpin Gallery is the home of the Martha’s Vineyard Art Association, fostering and showcasing island artists since 1954. Stop in for…
58 Dock St (Edgartown)
“Old Sculpin Gallery is the home of the Martha’s Vineyard Art Association, fostering and showcasing island artists since 1954. Stop in for exhibitions and a peek at the permanent collection, all inside a Vineyard Preservation Trust landmark that somehow still feels entirely local.”
Cuttyhunk Historical Society runs the Museum of the Elizabeth Islands, a seasonal spot that digs into local lore with online collections…
6 Tower Rd (Cuttyhunk)
“Cuttyhunk Historical Society runs the Museum of the Elizabeth Islands, a seasonal spot that digs into local lore with online collections and research help, plus the standout “Hidden Histories: Shipwrecks of the Elizabeth Islands” exhibit, showcasing wrecks from the late 1800s to mid-1900s.”
From the Martha's Vineyard newsletter, September 18, 2026
Featherstone Center for the Arts is where Islanders actually make things, not just admire them, with exhibitions across the Francine Kelly…
30 Featherstone Ln (Oak Bluffs)
“Featherstone Center for the Arts is where Islanders actually make things, not just admire them, with exhibitions across the Francine Kelly Gallery, Feldman Family Artspace and Schule Chapel, plus adult and kids classes from ceramics to writing, Music at Featherstone, and those feel-good community events like Potters…”
From the Martha's Vineyard newsletter, September 16, 2026
Built in 1994 by volunteers, Edgartown Fire Museum preserves local firefighting grit with 1927 and 1952 Mack trucks and an 1855 hand tub on…
68 Peases Point Way S (Edgartown)
“Built in 1994 by volunteers, Edgartown Fire Museum preserves local firefighting grit with 1927 and 1952 Mack trucks and an 1855 hand tub on loan from Martha’s Vineyard Museum. It’s currently closed for renovations, but you can rep the crew with Edgartown Firemen’s Association apparel or chip in a donation.”
From the Martha's Vineyard newsletter, September 21, 2026
When you're on the Woods Hole side, Woods Hole Historical Museum is a low-key gem, with an 1895 village diorama in an old captain's home,…
579 Woods Hole Rd (Woods Hole)
“When you're on the Woods Hole side, Woods Hole Historical Museum is a low-key gem, with an 1895 village diorama in an old captain's home, the Small Boat Exhibit, and the recreated Yale Workshop. Take a self-guided walking tour or drop by the Community Boat Shop to talk boats with people who actually build them.”
Skip the same-old stroll and duck into Mariposa Museum | And Still We Rise | Oak Bluffs, a June to October spot where art, multimedia, and…
57 Circuit Ave (Oak Bluffs)
“Skip the same-old stroll and duck into Mariposa Museum | And Still We Rise | Oak Bluffs, a June to October spot where art, multimedia, and talks from artists, performers, and thought leaders spark real conversation.”
From the Martha's Vineyard newsletter, September 6, 2026
Craving a fresh piece with that Vineyard maritime mood, finely crafted glass, or a classic from Ray Ellis’s legacy? North Water Gallery is…
31 N Summer St (Edgartown)
“Craving a fresh piece with that Vineyard maritime mood, finely crafted glass, or a classic from Ray Ellis’s legacy? North Water Gallery is a reliable fix, so swing through this week for contemporary and traditional works that feel right at home on-island, plus concierge help with installs and storage.”
From the Martha's Vineyard newsletter, August 8, 2026
Vincent House Museum lets you wander the island’s oldest surviving home, a 1672 Cape with post-and-beam construction, wattle-and-daub in…
99 Main St (Edgartown)
“Vincent House Museum lets you wander the island’s oldest surviving home, a 1672 Cape with post-and-beam construction, wattle-and-daub in the walls, and a central brick chimney. Stroll the gardens and small orchard, then channel some back-to-basics calm into your own week.”
From the Martha's Vineyard newsletter, August 18, 2026
Martha's Vineyard Museum is stacked with exhibits that actually feel like us, from Jaws at 50: An Island Story and the working catboat…
151 Lagoon Pond Rd (Vineyard Haven)
“Martha's Vineyard Museum is stacked with exhibits that actually feel like us, from Jaws at 50: An Island Story and the working catboat Vanity to contemporary Wampanoag artistry. Swing by this week to catch Colin Ruel: The Light is Returning before it wraps on August 16.”
From the Martha's Vineyard newsletter, August 11, 2026
Eisenhauer Gallery keeps Edgartown fresh with contemporary work from more than 40 artists, in a playful, curated showroom that actually…
38 N Water St (Edgartown) · ✓ checked Aug 19
“Eisenhauer Gallery keeps Edgartown fresh with contemporary work from more than 40 artists, in a playful, curated showroom that actually feels fun to browse. When the season hums, their courtyard music nights turn an art stop into a hangout... perfect for a quick inspiration top-up midweek.”
From the Martha's Vineyard newsletter, August 24, 2026
Step inside a preserved Campground cottage at Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association Cottage Museum, with period furnishings, vintage…
1 Trinity Park (Vineyard Haven)
“Step inside a preserved Campground cottage at Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association Cottage Museum, with period furnishings, vintage photographs and stereoscopic views of old Cottage City that capture 1800s life.”
From the Martha's Vineyard newsletter, August 14, 2026
