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Egan Maritime Institute and the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

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Hours:

Office: 8:30am - 4:30am
Musuem (In Season): 10am - 5:00 pm

Driving Directions:

Need a free ride to the Museum?
Catch the Shipwreck Shuttle from Visitors Services, 25 Federal Street, on the half-hour, starting at 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM, returning from the Museum on the hour.

About Us

Egan Maritime Institute promotes and preserves Nantucket’s maritime traditions. We strive to ensure that our Island’s culture and community continue to be shaped by its seafaring legacy. We achieve this through programs in the classroom, at the museum, and on the water.

The Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, an affiliate of Egan Maritime Institute, is dedicated to honoring Nantucket's history of shipwrecks, lifesaving, and rescuers. The museum sits at the edge of Folger’s Marsh, and the grounds are open year-round. The public is welcome to visit one of the most scenic sites on the Island for the view, enjoy a picnic, or watch the wide variety of birds interacting on the marsh.

Events

Birding at Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum
Birding at Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum
  • A Nantucket birding adventure at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum, with Nantucket Conservation Foundation.
  • Tuesday Jun 23, 2026
Mini Mariners in the Community: Museum of African American History
Mini Mariners in the Community: Museum of African American History
  • Join Egan Maritime on the lawn of the African Meeting House for a morning of reading, craft, and community.
  • Friday Jun 26, 2026
Mini Mariners at the Museum
  • Learn more about the Nantucket maritime heritage through a nautical lens with hands-on, age-appropriate activities for free!
  • Friday Jul 3, 2026
A Night at the Museum - Andrea Doria at 70
Message in a Bottle Workshop: Pier Pen Pals
  • Join the Egan Maritime community at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum to create lasting connections with our message in a bottle workshop!
  • Tuesday Jul 14, 2026
Tall Ship Lynx Sail: Photography Tips & Tricks
  • Join the Egan Maritime community and local photographer Matt Notarangelo to learn about the art of photography and capturing the perfect golden hour shot!
  • Wednesday Jul 22, 2026
Shipwreck Survival Skills - Youth Class
  • Join professional survival instructor Gerry Holmes on his interactive adventure wth the Shipwreck Survival Skills youth class at Egan Maritime.
  • Saturday Jul 25, 2026
Afternoon Harbor Cruise Aboard the Lynx – Members Only
  • Join the Egan Maritime Institute in celebrating the ongoing support of the Egan Maritime members and community!
  • Sunday Jul 26, 2026
Golden Hour Melodies: Sunset Sail Aboard the Lynx
Mini Mariners at the Museum: Celebrating National Lighthouse Day
  • Join the Mini Mariners Session at Egan Maritime Institute in celebration of National Lighthouse Day!
  • Friday Aug 7, 2026
Museum Game Night: Fun, Food, Games
  • Join the Egan Maritime Institute at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum for an ?after-hours? evening of fun, food, and games.
  • Tuesday Aug 11, 2026
Tall Ship Lynx Sunset Sail
  • Set sail aboard the historic Tall Ship Lynx for a beautiful sunset sail with Egan Maritime Institute.
  • Wednesday Aug 19, 2026
The Voyages of the Mayflower and Her Shallop from a Sailor's Perspective - With Nathaniel Philbrick
  • Egan Maritime Institute is joined by the Blockade Runners Mayflower II Shallop Tour, honoring the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War with guest speaker,
  • Thursday Aug 20, 2026