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Nantucket Lighship Basket Museum, Nantucket, Massachusetts
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Museum Hours

Open May 25—October 6, 2007
Tuesday—Saturday, 10:
00am—4:00pm

November 30, 2007— April 27, 2008
Friday, 10:00am—4:00pm
Saturday—Sunday, 10:00am—2:00pm
The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum is open year round.
Daily weaving demonstrations, weekly programs and friendly, knowledgable docents help you understand the importance of the craft that has become a Nantucket icon.

Silver Medal—Best Museum Cape Cod Life Reader's Survey for the second year.
Admission

$4.00 for Adults

Admission is free to members
Reduced admission available for seniors and children
Group tours and events by special arrangement

The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum provides demonstrations and programs in the art of Lightship Basket making.
 
Directions

The Museum is an 8 minute walk from the Main Street (downtown) area of Nantucket. From Main Street, walk down Union Street, cross Weymouth Street to the brick walkway to the Museum at 49 Union Street.

The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum is located at 49 Union Street in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
The parking is very limited. If you are not walking or biking we recommend the NRTA shuttle which stops at East Dover and at Union and Francis Street. (Consult the NRTA schedule and map for details.)