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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

Folger’s Marsh Kayak Tour
Foghorn Speaker Series: Fishing for Food & Money
  • Foghorn Speaker Series, focused on fishing for food & money, this panel talks about the history of Nantucket’s fishing and aquaculture industry.
  • Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Storytime with Marshall the Sea Dog