Places
Vineyard Haven, the gateway to Martha’s Vineyard, is a charming, walkable destination connecting a historical harbor, lovely main street village, two classic wooden shipbuilders, and a working waterfront. The numerous historic buildings give Vineyard Haven a unique sense of place. Take a walking tour or stop in for entertainment at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, The MV Playhouse, our performing arts theater, The Film Center, and numerous art galleries that offer diverse and readily accessible art and cultural experiences for all ages.
Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District
The Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District (VHHCD) was formed in 2014 by a group of artists and visionaries, who in collaboration with the Town of Tisbury and local businesses, work together to increase community engagement with arts and culture.
The Mission of the VHHCD promotes and celebrates the authentic artisan culture of our historic harbor and town. By creating community events and expanding cultural opportunities, the VHHCD helps support a vibrant space for local citizens, artists, and tradespeople to share our town’s historic and contemporary passions with both residents and visitors from around the world.
To learn more about the VHHCD, click here.
Vineyard Haven Marina
52 Beach Rd.
(508) 693-0720
dockwa.com - Appointments
Vineyard Haven Marina is known for the numerous amenities and privacy it ensures its guests. The deep water moorings and dockage can accommodate vessels up to 250 feet in length. Vessels over 60 feet looking for transient moorings should hail on the radio when entering the harbor. The marina will arrange shore side accommodations, dining reservations, special Island tours, and air or ground transportation, to name a few.
Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway
30A Beach Rd.
(508) 693-4658
gannonandbenjamin.com
Situated in Vineyard Haven Harbor on Martha’s Vineyard, Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway is a small, flourishing boatyard whose mission and passion is designing, building, repairing, maintaining, and sailing wooden boats.
51Art Gallery
13 Beach St. Ext. #105
(508) 338-7703
theshoppewiththereddoor.com
Teresa started her photography business in 2006, running it from a small studio in my home in New York City. Hoping to have a “brick and mortar” shoppe to show and sell her Fine Art Black & White (film) photography, but never finding the perfect location, in 2016 she found the spot I had been looking for in Vineyard Haven. She now offers custom framing, as well as notecards, stationary, and other small gifts.
The Workshop
32 Beach Rd.
facebook.com/TheWorkshopMV
The Workshop is a working studio and gallery space for island artists, nestled in the heart of the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District.
Martha’s Vineyard Film Center
79 Beach Rd.
(508) 696-9369
mvfilmsociety.com
Founded in February 2002 by Richard Paradise, the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society, Inc. is a member-funded 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization dedicated to screening the best in independent films, movie classics, documentaries, and world cinema for diverse audiences of all ages throughout the calendar year.
Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse
24 Church St.
(508) 696-6300
mvplayhouse.org
Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse is a professional, non-profit working theater dedicated to inspiring, enriching, and entertaining our diverse island community. The playhouse operates year-round, presenting a wide selection of contemporary and classic plays; nurturing and developing new plays through staged readings, professional workshops and world premieres on our intimate Patricia Neal Stage; and presenting music, poetry, art, and drama classes for children and adults, along with other types of programs and events in our historic theater in downtown Vineyard Haven.
Vineyard Haven Public Library
200 Main St.
(508) 696-4211
vhlibrary.org
The library is located in Vineyard Haven, a village in Township of Tisbury, (incorporated 1671), on the island of Martha's Vineyard. The town has a rich history combining seafaring, tourism, and commerce. The library serves as a community center, providing materials, programs, and services that meet the informational, cultural, and recreational needs of island residents and visitors alike.
Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library
The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library grew out of the Library League which began in 1878. The Friends encourage public understanding of the Library's vital role in the community, support activities for both adults and children, and provide various other volunteer services. Their mission is to support the Library, to build a partnership between the Library and the community and to advocate for exemplary library service.
Friends of MV Concert Series
(312) 274-1800
mvconcertseries.com
Artists and entertainers in intimate settings. Visit the Friends of MV Concert series website for show listings and venues.
