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Sip, Shop, See!

Join us on Saturday, November 30th, for an evening of holiday shopping at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum.

Membership

Come Aboard, and Join the Adventure!

Egan Maritime Institute members enjoy many benefits: unlimited Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum admission, access to historic and educational programs, and unique opportunities to sail aboard the Tall Ship Lynx.

Programs & Events

Thursday, Nov 21

Island Guardians: America's Oldest Lifesaving Museum

Join Collections and Visitor Experience Manager, Tony Dumitru, for a presentation on the history of the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum.

Saturday, Nov 30

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum - Sip, Shop, Sea

Join us on Saturday, November 30th, for an evening of holiday shopping at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

Wednesday, Dec 4

The History of the Fresnel Lens: The Invention that Saved a Million Ships

Join us for a fireside chat featuring USCG Certified Lampist Thomas J. Cummella, Bill Grieder, the grandson of one of the last Great Point Lighthouse Keepers, and Chuck Allard, Museum Director.

Latest News & Stories

Oct 15, 2024 · News

Support Egan Maritime!

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.

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Summer at Egan Maritime

Memories from an unforgettable summer at the museum, on the water, and in the community!

Aug 23, 2024 · Events

Egan Maritime & Nantucket Cottage Hospital Present The 20th Annual Lifesavers Recognition Day 2024

Egan Maritime & Nantucket Cottage Hospital Present the 20th Annual Lifesavers Recognition Day 2024 Wednesday, September 11, 2024: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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