Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, Nantucket

Name: Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum
Address: 49 Union St, Nantucket, 02554-3869, United States
Telephone: +1 508-228-1177

#10 among attractions in Nantucket

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum is a small seasonal museum and gift shop located in Nantucket, Massachusetts, dedicated to the history and preservation of Nantucket Lightship Baskets. ()

Coordinates: 41°16'45"N, 70°5'42"W

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49 Union StNantucketNantucket 02554-3869 United States

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+1 508-228-1177

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Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brant Point Light, Nantucket Whaling Museum, Maria Mitchell Aquarium, Maria Mitchell Observatory.

0.8 miN
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Nantucket Whaling Museum, Nantucket
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~1050 ftN
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Maria Mitchell Observatory, Nantucket
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The Old Mill, Nantucket
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0.4 miNW
41°16'60"N • 70°5'60"W
Nantucket United Methodist Church, Nantucket
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Nantucket Harbor Range Lights, Nantucket
19 min walk • The Nantucket Harbor Range Lights are range lights that were built in 1908 to guide vessels through the narrow channel to Nantucket Harbor.
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Nantucket Historic District, Nantucket
10 min walk • The Nantucket Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District that encompasses the entire island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
0.6 miNW
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First Congregational Church of Nantucket, Nantucket
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum open?

Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum?

Nearby attractions include Maria Mitchell Aquarium, Nantucket (6 min walk), The Old Mill, Nantucket (6 min walk), Nantucket Unitarian Universalists, Nantucket (9 min walk), Nantucket Historic District, Nantucket (10 min walk).