Nantucket, a film by documentary filmmaker Ric Burns, captures the unparalleled beauty of the island and explores Nantucket’s global significance in this remarkable gateway film. Created exclusively for the Nantucket Historical Association, it serves as a transformative gateway experience for today's island visitor. It chronicles the vibrancy of Nantucket's history, from its original Wampanoag Native American population and early Quaker culture to its international significance as the whaling capital of the world and eventual rebirth as an art and resort colony.

The film includes commentary by historians, islanders, and writers including New York Times bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick, all of whom share personal stories and unique island insight.

This film has been edited for exhibition at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. DVDs of the complete Nantucket film (55 minutes) are available at nha.org.