Featured Items
The Museum shop offers items unique to the Vineyard, its history, and our exhibits.
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| Your Affectionate Son, Charlie Mac By Marion Ragan Halperin |
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
By Nathaniel Philbrick |
Seen the Glory By John Hough, Jr. |
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| Sea Struck By William H. Bunting |
Sword: Harpooning Swordfish off the New England Coast and its Demise Jack Lynch |
Shipwrecks on Martha's Vineyard Dorothy R. Scoville |
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Lighthouse Society Passport The United States Lighthouse Society passport with a blue vinyl cover, similar in appearance to an official United States passport, collects passport stamps from the lighthouses you visit across the US. Makes a great Lighthouse Challenge Souvenir! For more information, visit mvmuseum.org/lighthouse-challenge. |
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Nautical Craft Kits Make a Victorian-era Sailor's Valentine, nautical shapes from origami, and historic globes from these fun kits. Or learn how to use a compass or sundial with these unique tools. |
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Musical Instruments Jaw Harp: The Jew's Harp or Jaw Harp is a small musical instrument held between the player's teeth or against the lips and plucked with one or more fingers. It was introduced to the New World in 1593 and often used in trade. Harmonica: The harmonica is a free-reed wind instrument that has multiple, variably tuned reeds. Originating in China, the harmonica was first brought to Europe in 1636 where its popularity spread quickly as an inexpensive instrument easy for all to learn. Tin Penny Whistle: Whistles are thought to have originated in ancient China around 5,000 ago. By the 11th century, whistles could be found in Europe. Besides fipple flute, flageolet, and vertical flute, other names are "faedan," "feadóg stáin," "penny whistle," "tin flute," and "tin whistle." |
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Please contact Betsey Mayhew at 508-627-4441 x112 for more information about other publications.