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. Most importantly, your membership helps to preserve and celebrate Nantucket’s maritime culture and heritage.
The vital unrestricted dollars generated through membership support the Museum, education programs, and community outreach efforts. Members provide maritime education for all island students and accessible seafaring experiences for all of Nantucket
Egan Maritime's Nantucket
Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum participates in the Council of
American Maritime Museums (CAMM), which includes free admission for a
year to over 75 museums nationwide! If you join Egan Maritime at the Dual level and above, you will receive the CAMM Reciprocal Admissions Card.
Membership Benefits
Signature Perks for All Members
- Unlimited Museum Admission (# varies by level)
- Invitation to Annual Exhibition Opening Reception
- Exclusive Members-Only Programs
- Discounted Program Tickets
- 15% Museum Gift Shop Discount
- Recognition in Egan Maritime Annual Report and a mailed copy of the report
- Become a member today!
Membership Levels
In addition to the above benefits enjoyed by all Egan Maritime Members, membership levels may also provide you with exclusive opportunities to experience more while making an immediate difference for our mission.
Membership size limits are based on individuals within the same household.
Admiral Society - $2,500 & Up
- Any unrestricted gift of $2,500 +
- Museum Admission for 5 People
- CAMM Reciprocal Admissions Card
- 8 Museum Guest Passes
- Members-Only Children's Programs
- Annual Member Gift
- 20% Museum Gift Shop Discount
- 15% Discount on Lynx Tickets or Private Charter
- 15% Discount on Museum Rentals
- Private Museum Tour
- 2 Tickets to a Museum Program of Your Choosing
- Exclusive Membership Pin & Communications
- Join the Admiral Society today!
Captain - $1,000
- Museum Admission for 5 People
- CAMM Reciprocal Admissions Card
- 8 Museum Guest Passes
- Members-Only Children's Programs
- Annual Member Gift
- 15% Discount on Lynx Tickets
- 20% Museum Gift Shop Discount
- Become a Captain Member today!
Master's Mate - $500
- Museum Admission for 4 People
- CAMM Reciprocal Admissions Card
- 6 Museum Guest Passes
- Members-Only Children's Programs
- Annual Member Gift
- 15% off Tall Ship Lynx Tickets
- Become a Master's Mate Member today!
Deckhand - $250
- Museum Admission for 4 People
- CAMM Reciprocal Admissions Card
- 4 Museum Guest Passes
- Members-Only Children's Programs
- Become a Deckhand Member today!
Lifesaver (Family) - $125
- Museum Admission for 2 Adults, 2 Youth
- CAMM Reciprocal Admissions Card
- Members-Only Children's Programs
- Become a Lifesaver Member today!
Dual - $100
- Museum Admission for 2 Adults
- CAMM Reciprocal Admissions Card
- Become a Dual Member today!
Individual - $75
- Museum Admission for 1 Adult
- Become an Individual Member today!
Egan Maritime Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The amount of membership dues that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is the amount paid less the fair market value (FMV) of benefits provided in return, whether used or not. Our memberships are fully deductible. We always recommend that you consult a tax advisor with questions.