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Nantucket Life Saving Museum

Nantucket Life Saving Museum
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Type of Site
Museums
Neighborhood
Downtown
Interests That Apply
Local Culture, History
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Price: $0-$5
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Notes: The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, however, a gravel walkway up to the facility is not. Call ahead, and the staff is happy to put down rails to accommodate wheelchairs.
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
Notes: The restroom is not wheelchair accessible at this time, but they are currently raising funds to modify it. Please call ahead for information before going.
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Nantucket Life Saving Museum

Heroic duty honored in beautiful setting


Expert Pick Family Time Off The Beaten Path Must See

Address: Phone:
158 Polpis Rd
Nantucket, MA 02554
+1 508 228 1885

Description

The motto of the United States Life-Saving Service and the United States Coast Guard is “You have to go out, but you don't have to come back.” In that spirit, the Nantucket Life Saving Museum displays artifacts from decades of live-saving efforts. Here, you can learn the stories of brave men and women who risked—and sometimes lost—their lives for others.



Times & Dates

Open Hours: 9:30 a-4 p, June 15-Columbus Day Weekend
Visit Time: 1hr-1.5hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $0-$5

Exposure

Indoor with no climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car Bicycle
Parking Availability: Yes


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