Directory of Information : Museums and Tours

Published: May 8, 2008

African-American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard. By appointment. Non-profit. Benefits trail development. $38 for half-day Island tour; $20 for one-hour tour of Oak Bluffs sites. 508-693-4361.

Martha's Vineyard Museum (formerly Martha's Vineyard Historical Society) Cooke and School sts., Edgartown. Includes Gale Huntington Reference Library of Island History, Foster Maritime Gallery, Boat and Carriage Shed, Children's Gallery, Oral History, Native American Gallery, museum shop, and 18th century Cooke House (closed until June). Gift shop and Pease House gallery hours: Mon. through Sat., 10 am-4 pm. Library hours: Wed. through Sat., 11 am-4 pm. Adults, $6; seniors, $5; children 6-12, $4; members and children under 6, free. 508-627-4441 ext. 120; for school groups ext. 122.

Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust Buildings Edgartown: Vincent House (1672); Dr. Daniel Fisher house (1840); and the Old Whaling Church (1842). Tours: $10 for all three buildings, children under 12 free. By appointment. 508-627-8720.

Native Earth Teaching Farm 94 North Rd., Chilmark. Wed., 10 am-12 noon. Self-guided trail, Quest, animal visits; special events by appointment. Self-serve farm stand. 508-645-3304.

Polly Hill Arboretum 809 State Rd., West Tisbury. Grounds open daily, sunrise to sunset. Guided tours by appointment. No dogs. $5 donation; members and children under 12 free. 508-693-9426.

World of Reptiles and Birds Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd., Edgartown. Rare birds and reptiles including largest snake in captivity. Island naturalist Gus Ben David gives tours and lectures., Wed., through Mon., 10 am-3 pm. 508-627-5634.