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The Martha’s Vineyard Museum inspires all people to discover, explore, and strengthen their connections to this Island and its diverse heritage.
Press Resources
This is your go-to resource for the latest news, announcements, and updates about MV Museum. Whether you’re covering our exhibitions, events, or the rich history and culture of Martha’s Vineyard, we’re here to help.
Recent Coverage
Check out what others are saying about Martha’s Vineyard Museum:
NOVEMBER
Vineyard Gazette – “Museum Exhibition Spotlights Island’s Lost Music Colony”
MV Times – “A few square miles of geography”
MV Times – “Creating a Community of Writers from Scratch”
OCTOBER
Bay State Banner – “50 Years of Cape Verde’s Independence Celebrated on Martha’s Vineyard”
SEPTEMBER
Vineyard Gazette – “Jaws exhibit was one for the record books”
Vineyard Gazette – “Families embrace community at annual Children’s Memorial”
MV Times – “50th anniversary of Cape Verdean independence”
AUGUST
USA Today – “Ralph Lauren’s Oak Bluffs collection celebrates historic Black beach community”
MV Times – “The old man and the scene”
Forbes – “Martha’s Vineyard in August is a Showcase for America’s Diversity – And a Celebration of Opportunity”
Vineyard Gazette – “Role Model Captain Quint Gets His Closeup”
The Free Press – “Things Worth Remembering: Jaws Was Never About A Shark”
Wall Street Journal – “Do You Have to Be Rich to Enjoy Martha’s Vineyard? We Found Out”
Vineyard Gazette – “Island pays tribute to legacy Jim Thomas”
MV Times – “The Whole Table”
WBUR – “Jaws Island: Part 1: The Finatics; Part 2: The Amity Effect; Part 3: The Test of Time“
JULY
Vineyard Gazette – “Martha’s Vineyard Museum Annual Fundraiser Returns”
WGBH – “GBH Daily: Ba-dum. Ba-dum.”
MV Times – “Global Rhythms Summer Concert Series”
Vineyard Gazette – “Traveling In the Wake of Capt. Benjamin Clough”
ABC News Nightline – “Video Fans from across the world celebrate Jaws 50th….”
WCVB Chronicle – “Jaws at 50: How Martha’s Vineyard became the real-life Amity Island”
MV Times – “Unplugged by Fred Mollin: Where my heart is”
Condé Nast Traveler – “The Jaws Guide to Martha’s Vineyard, 50 Years Later”
Blavity – “Oak Bluffs Short Film Dropped By Polo Ralph Lauren Along With New Morehouse….”
Vineyard Gazette – “Della Hardman Inspires the Next Generation”
Vineyard Gazette – “Charting Climate Change with Whaling Logs”
WGBH – “The Culture Show: Jaws at 50: A Deeper Dive”
JUNE
Vineyard Gazette – “Jaws fans Flock to Martha’s Vineyard for Anniversary” – VIEW
National Geographic Spain: “The island where ‘Jaws’ was filmed….” – VIEW
Smithsonian Magazine: “The 15 Best Small towns to Visit in 2025” – VIEW
NBC Boston: “Jaws 50 years later: How Martha’s Vineyard – or Amity – is celebrating – VIEW
WBUR-FM: “For Jaws 50th anniversary take a tour of iconic locations on the Vineyard”– VIEW
USA Today: “Will we need a bigger boat? Martha’s Vineyard awash in Jaws at 50 mania” – VIEW
MAY
MV Times: “Sequan: Transitioning into healing and growth” – VIEW
Traveling for Business: “Jaws at 50: A Thrilling Tribute to Cinema’s Most Legendary Shark” – VIEW
Cape Cod Times: “Photo exhibit on Martha’s Vineyard tells island’s Black, Wampanoag history.” – VIEW
Vineyard Visitor: “MV Museum exhibit: ‘Jaws’ at 50: A Deeper Dive” – VIEW
Vineyard Gazette: “Photography Exhibit Highlights Connection” – VIEW
APRIL
MV Times: “Earth Day: crabs, crafts, and trash” – VIEW
MV Times: “A vision of inclusion and service” – VIEW
MARCH
MV Times: “Putting the Fun in Fund-Raiser” – VIEW
MV Times: “Exhibit on African American and Wampanoag past”- VIEW
Vineyard Gazette: “Jaws Anniversary Event Takes Shape” – VIEW
MV Times: “Reflections with Matthew Stackpole and Nat Benjamin” – VIEW
JANUARY
The Times UK: “The best thing to do in every US state in 2025” January 2025 – VIEW
2024
Vineyard Gazette: “MV Youth Grants Top $2 Million” December 2024 – VIEW
Vineyard Gazette: “Museum Announces New Board Leadership” August 2024 – VIEW
Press Releases
Stay updated with our latest announcements and event details:
December 2025 – MV Museum Receives 2025 New England Museum Associate Award of Excellence for Jaws at 50: A Deeper Dive
October 2025 – Martha’s Vineyard Museum Announces Three New Exhibitions
September 2025 – Annual Ceremony of Remembrance at the Edgartown Lighthouse Children’s Memorial
July 2025 – July at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum Brings Music, Movies, and Meaningful Moments to the Island
June 2025 – MV Museum’s New Summer Lecture Series at the Cooke House
June 2025 – MVM Announces 2025 Global Rhythms Summer Concert Series
April 2025 – MVM Commemorates 50 Years of Jaws with an Exclusive Exhibition and Programming
April 2025 – MVM Hosts 3rd Annual Earth Day Festival
April 2025 – MVM Announces Exciting Spring Programming
February 2025 – MVM Presents Austin Bryant Exhibition
February 2025 – MVM Announces Three New Exhibitions Exploring Island Stories
Contact Us
For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional resources, please contact Cathy Mayone, Managing Director.