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
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
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Friday Jul 3, 2026
Hands-on Lifesaving: Breeches Buoy & Heaving Stick Fridays
- Experience Nantucket?s lifesaving history at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum with Egan Maritime Institute.
- Friday Jul 3, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Tuesday Jul 7, 2026
Tony Tuesdays
- Join Collections Manager Tony Durmitri for Tony Tuesdays, a weekly artifact spotlight and a behind?the?scenes show-and-tell.
- Tuesday Jul 7, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Thursday Jul 9, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Friday Jul 10, 2026
Hands-on Lifesaving: Breeches Buoy & Heaving Stick Fridays
- Experience Nantucket?s lifesaving history at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum with Egan Maritime Institute.
- Friday Jul 10, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Tuesday Jul 14, 2026
Tony Tuesdays
- Join Collections Manager Tony Durmitri for Tony Tuesdays, a weekly artifact spotlight and a behind?the?scenes show-and-tell.
- Tuesday Jul 14, 2026
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
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Thursday Jul 16, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Friday Jul 17, 2026
Hands-on Lifesaving: Breeches Buoy & Heaving Stick Fridays
- Experience Nantucket?s lifesaving history at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum with Egan Maritime Institute.
- Friday Jul 17, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Tuesday Jul 21, 2026
Tony Tuesdays
- Join Collections Manager Tony Durmitri for Tony Tuesdays, a weekly artifact spotlight and a behind?the?scenes show-and-tell.
- Tuesday Jul 21, 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
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Thursday Jul 23, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Friday Jul 24, 2026
Hands-on Lifesaving: Breeches Buoy & Heaving Stick Fridays
- Experience Nantucket?s lifesaving history at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum with Egan Maritime Institute.
- Friday Jul 24, 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
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Tuesday Jul 28, 2026
Tony Tuesdays
- Join Collections Manager Tony Durmitri for Tony Tuesdays, a weekly artifact spotlight and a behind?the?scenes show-and-tell.
- Tuesday Jul 28, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Thursday Jul 30, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Friday Jul 31, 2026
Hands-on Lifesaving: Breeches Buoy & Heaving Stick Fridays
- Experience Nantucket?s lifesaving history at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum with Egan Maritime Institute.
- Friday Jul 31, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Tuesday Aug 4, 2026
Tony Tuesdays
- Join Collections Manager Tony Durmitri for Tony Tuesdays, a weekly artifact spotlight and a behind?the?scenes show-and-tell.
- Tuesday Aug 4, 2026
Golden Hour Melodies: Sunset Sail Aboard the Lynx
- Be a part of the Egan Maritime sunset sail on the Tall Ship Lynx!
- Wednesday Aug 5, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Thursday Aug 6, 2026
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
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Friday Aug 7, 2026
Hands-on Lifesaving: Breeches Buoy & Heaving Stick Fridays
- Experience Nantucket?s lifesaving history at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum with Egan Maritime Institute.
- Friday Aug 7, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Tuesday Aug 11, 2026
Tony Tuesdays
- Join Collections Manager Tony Durmitri for Tony Tuesdays, a weekly artifact spotlight and a behind?the?scenes show-and-tell.
- Tuesday Aug 11, 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
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Thursday Aug 13, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Friday Aug 14, 2026
Hands-on Lifesaving: Breeches Buoy & Heaving Stick Fridays
- Experience Nantucket?s lifesaving history at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum with Egan Maritime Institute.
- Friday Aug 14, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Tuesday Aug 18, 2026
Tony Tuesdays
- Join Collections Manager Tony Durmitri for Tony Tuesdays, a weekly artifact spotlight and a behind?the?scenes show-and-tell.
- Tuesday Aug 18, 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
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Thursday Aug 20, 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
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Friday Aug 21, 2026
Hands-on Lifesaving: Breeches Buoy & Heaving Stick Fridays
- Experience Nantucket?s lifesaving history at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum with Egan Maritime Institute.
- Friday Aug 21, 2026
CUFFE: TAXED — Paul Cuffe, Nantucket, and the Mayflower Shallop
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute for a screening of CUFFE: TAXED on Friday, August 21, 2026.
- Friday Aug 21, 2026
Afternoon Harbor Cruise aboard the Lynx – Members only LOCATION: Tall Ship Lynx
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute for a special sail dedicated to our members, celebrating their ongoing support!
- Sunday Aug 23, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Tuesday Aug 25, 2026
Tony Tuesdays
- Join Collections Manager Tony Durmitri for Tony Tuesdays, a weekly artifact spotlight and a behind?the?scenes show-and-tell.
- Tuesday Aug 25, 2026
Maritime Activity Stations
- Join the Egan Maritime Institute to explore Nantucket?s lifesaving history through pop-up activities for all ages.
- Thursday Aug 27, 2026
Hands-on Lifesaving: Breeches Buoy & Heaving Stick Fridays
- Experience Nantucket?s lifesaving history at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum with Egan Maritime Institute.
- Friday Aug 28, 2026
Family Night at the Museum: Pirates & Mermaids
- Join Egan Maritime Institute’s end-of-summer family BBQ night with pirate-themed fun and hands-on activities for all ages.
- Sunday Aug 30, 2026
Tony Tuesdays
- Join Collections Manager Tony Durmitri for Tony Tuesdays, a weekly artifact spotlight and a behind?the?scenes show-and-tell.
- Tuesday Sep 1, 2026
