Discover Nantucket's maritime heritage while hearing the daring stories of the island's heroic lifesavers and dramatic shipwrecks.
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Latest News & Stories
Apr 15, 2021
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Museum
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum to Reopen in May!
After 18 months on hold, we are thrilled to reopen this island treasure. Opening day is Friday, May 28 at 10:00am. Check out our Special Exhibition, "Duty & Diligence"
Mar 23, 2021
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Events
Egan Maritime Presents our Spring Scavenger Hunt!
On Saturday, April 24, please join us for our first ever scavenger hunt. Prizes will be rewarded! This FREE family, group, or individual event will be challenging and fun!
Feb 24, 2021
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News
"Wrecked on the Feejees" - a Time & Tide Podcast Mini-Series
Wrecked on the Feejees: The Experiences of a Nantucket man. The sole survivor of the crew of the whaleship Oeno, who lived for nine years among cannibals of the South Pacific.