Each May, we honor the incredible community that makes our work possible: our members. Your support preserves and promotes Nantucket’s rich maritime heritage; we couldn’t do it without you.
Egan’s latest exhibit will trace the evolution of Nantucket’s waterfront of economic hardships from the 1860’s to its resurgence in the 1960’s as a thriving elite tourist destination.
This Month in Maritime History is a new monthly series edited by the Museum’s Director, Chuck Allard, which draws inspiration from the island’s rich history of its relationship with the sea.
Egan Maritime Institute is pleased to announce our newest community program: Maritime Day, on Saturday, September 2nd, from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Egan Maritime Institute is pleased to announce the opening of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum for the season on Friday, May 26, 2023.
Summer is just around the corner! Make sure to renew your membership or join EMI before the heat of summer kicks in.
On Friday, December 2nd the remains of a 19th or 20th-century shipwreck were discovered on Nantucket's South Shore!
Egan Maritime Institute’s winter 2023 Programming .