You can visit them for an Insider's view of the past, including the whaling period that shaped Nantucket's salty character. Be sure to allow plenty of time to see everything, including the three picturesque lighthouses that dot the shoreline.
Tours are available by appointment.
Around the turn of the century, the school became a center for nautical training and home economics for the Nantucket Public Schools. It now houses the Egan Institute of Maritime Studies, and is open from 1 PM to 5 PM to the public from June to October, offering lectures, exhibits, and history videotapes. The museum has permanent and rotating exhibits pertaining to Nantucket history. The staff conducts children's nature classes and bird and nature walks. The Life Saving Museum 158 Polpis Rd.