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
Night at the Museum
- Celebrate Nantucket's rich maritime history at Egan Maritime’s new exhibit and Caldwell Heritage Award night, featuring vintage fashion and themed cocktails.
- Friday Jul 11, 2025
Folger’s Marsh Kayak Tour with Nantucket Conservation Foundation
- Explore Nantucket’s Folger’s Marsh by kayak on a free guided eco-tour led by local scientists and educators; registration required.
- Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Golden Hour Melodies: Maritime Music Aboard the Lynx
- Experience a Nantucket sunset cruise aboard the Tall Ship Lynx with live folk music and beautiful views of the Sound.
- Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Nanpuppets at the Museum
- Experience a free, family-friendly outdoor puppet show with Lizza and her puppets at the museum; perfect for all ages and no registration needed.
- Friday Jul 25, 2025
Morning Breeze & Breakfast Treats Aboard the Lynx
- Begin your day with a Nantucket Harbor sail on the Tall Ship Lynx, featuring breakfast from Lemon Press.
- Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Sunset Sail Aboard the Tall Ship Lynx – Nantucket’s Waterfront Through the Years
- Sunset BYOB sail on Tall Ship Lynx with Nantucket maritime history and free museum admission.
- Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Foghorn Speaker Series: No Vacancy
- Explore the future of Nantucket's lodging industry at No Vacancy, a Foghorn Speaker Series panel led by hospitality veteran Mary Malavase.
- Monday Aug 11, 2025
Golden Hour Melodies : Maritime Music Aboard the Lynx
- Join Egan Maritime for a scenic Nantucket Sound sunset cruise on the Tall Ship Lynx with live maritime folk music during Golden Hour Melodies.
- Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Morning Breeze & Breakfast Treats Aboard the Lynx
- Morning sailing on Nantucket Harbor aboard the Tall Ship Lynx with breakfast included, perfect for families.
- Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Folger’s Marsh Kayak Tour with Nantucket Conservation Foundation
- Folger’s Marsh Kayak Tour with Nantucket Conservation Foundation; free, guided eco-tour of Nantucket’s salt marsh, join the waitlist today!
- Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Sunset Sail Aboard the Lynx – Sip, Sketch, & Sail
- Join the Sunset Sail Aboard the Tall Ship Lynx for a relaxing sip-and-sketch event with expert artist guidance, stunning coastal views, and all art supplies inc
- Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Nanpuppets at the Museum
- Experience a free, family-friendly outdoor puppet show with Lizza and her puppets at the museum; perfect for all ages and no registration needed.
- Friday Aug 22, 2025
Family Night at the Museum: A Pirate Takeover
- Experience a family-friendly pirate adventure at Nantucket’s Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum with games, crafts, live music, and a delicious BBQ on August 24.
- Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Island Voices - A Night of Maritime Music
- Free maritime music and poetry concert at Nantucket’s Children’s Beach, hosted by EMI and NHA.
- Thursday Aug 28, 2025