Egan Maritime Institute, Nantucket Island

Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

Discover Nantucket's maritime heritage while hearing the daring stories of the island's heroic lifesavers and dramatic shipwrecks.

Egan Maritime Institute believes in the power of education to create an innovative and inspired maritime workforce for tomorrow.

Friday, Aug 19

Sail about Tall Ship Lynx with Island favorite, Lizza, and her amazing Nanpuppets crew!

Tuesday, Aug 23

Explore beautiful Folger's Marsh on Kayak with Egan Maritime and Nantucket Conversation Foundation.

Thursday, Aug 25

Join Karen Butler for an evening lecture on the history of Nantucket Lightships and Nantucket Lightship Baskets!

Thursday, Sep 8

Sunday, Sep 11

Egan Maritime Institute and Nantucket Cottage Hospital recognize modern-day lifesavers at this annual event.

Tuesday, Sep 13

Explore beautiful Folger's Marsh on Kayak with Egan Maritime and Nantucket Conversation Foundation.

Thursday, Sep 15

Thursday, Oct 13

Experience Folger's Marsh like never before with Egan Maritime and the Linda Loring Nature Foundation.

Jul 29, 2022 · Events

Egan Maritime Institute is thrilled to host an evening with the organization’s founding executive director, Nathaniel Philbrick.

Jun 29, 2022 · Events

Join us for the Annual Launching Lives, Lasting Legacies cocktail party!

Apr 22, 2022 · Museum

Egan Maritime's Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum announces its new special exhibition for the 2022 season.