Curious minds of all ages are invited to drop by our Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum for free, family-friendly activities. This event brings together multiple community organizations to offer maritime-themed educational activities.
Egan Maritime Institute presents Maritime Day at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Curious minds of all ages are invited to drop by the Museum for free, family-friendly activities.
The day will feature Nanpuppet's performance, free educational tours, maritime-themed activities and crafts, and a few special visitors. Plus! Island Kitchen will be selling yummy treats all afternoon long.
There is LIMITED Parking at the Museum. We highly recommend all attendees ride their bikes, take the NRTA Wave, or hop on our shipwreck shuttle to the museum.
Everyone who takes alternative transportation to this event will be entered into an exclusive raffle!
Alternative Transportation Options:
Shipwreck Shuttle: Picks up on the half-hour from Visitor Services starting at 10 am. Returns from the Museum to Visitors Service on the hour. The last ride is at 2:00 pm.
NRTA Wave: Sconset Via Polpis Route : https://nrtawave.com/sconset-via-polpis-road-route/
Taxi : https://nrtawave.com/onisland/taxis.php
UBER: https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/cities/nantucket-ma-us/
FREE!
2023/09/02 - 2023/09/02
Additional time info:
Schedule of Events:
10:30 a.m.: Nanpuppets on the Museum Lawn
11:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Free Admission to The Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, Activities on the Lawn, Crafts with the Nantucket Historical Association, Maritime activities with Linda Loring Nature Foundation and Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Lifejacket fittings and water safety tips with the US Coast Guard Auxillary.
12:30 p.m.: Storytime in Stone Garden with NiSHA
1:30 p.m.: Raffle Drawing
Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
158 Polpis Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554
When the Museum is open, there is a FREE Shipwreck Shuttle from Nantucket Visitors Services located in downtown Nantucket at 25 Federal Street to the Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum may also be reached easily by car, The Wave Shuttle/Polpis Route or via the Polpis Bike Path. We are just 3.5 miles from Nantucket Town.