Visit The Carnegie Heritage Center
Discover Martha’s Vineyard’s History in the Heart of Edgartown
Explore the stories, people, art, and architecture that shaped Martha’s Vineyard at The Carnegie Heritage Center. Located in a beautifully restored historic library in downtown Edgartown, The Carnegie offers engaging exhibitions, guided walking tours, artist talks, and community events that bring the Island’s past and present together.
Whether you’re visiting Martha’s Vineyard for the first time or returning to a favorite Island destination, The Carnegie is a wonderful place to begin exploring.
- Location: 58 North Water Street, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
- Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 10 AM–3 PM
- Closed: Sunday-Wednesday
- Exhibition Admission: $5 for adults aged 18 and older to visit the Living Landmarks exhibition.
- Contact: 774-549-9107
Hours and exhibitions may change seasonally. Please check current visitor information before your visit.
Events & Programs
Join us for artist talks, special exhibitions, history presentations, book discussions, and community gatherings year-round. From conversations with Island historians to creative programs celebrating local artists, The Carnegie always has something new to discover.
Historic Walking Tour of Edgartown
Experience the history and architecture of Edgartown, one of New England’s most beautiful seaside towns. Our 75-minute guided Historic Walking Tour begins at the Carnegie Heritage Center with an introduction to the Living Landmarks exhibition before exploring Edgartown’s whaling and maritime past