Upcoming in June

New Bedford Whaling Museum Lecture: A Day in the Life of the Lagoda & a Whaling Voyage with Capt. Michael Taylor & Nancy Gentile

Sunday, June 22, 2025

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Hull Lifesaving Museum

1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull

Donation: $5 per person 

Join New Bedford Whaling docents Capt. Michael Taylor and Nancy Gentile for an engaging look at A Day in the Life of the Lagoda and a Whaling Voyage. This illustrated program explores 19th century whaling through the lens of crew life, ship design, global trade, and the evolution of the industry -- from New Bedford to the Arctic and beyond. 

The lecture also features Sister Sailors: Whaling Wives, spotlighting the women who sailed alongside their husbands. With live demonstrations of baleen and harpoons, this dynamic presentation brings the world of whaling vividly to life.

Currently on Exhibit

A Hero's Legacy: Unexpected Treasures from the James Family

On May 15, 2025, the museum welcomed a surprise guest with a remarkable connection to our maritime past. Brian MacDonald and his family, visiting from Virginia, brought with them a pair of priceless heirlooms - and an inspiring story. Read more.

Looking Ahead

Charting New Waters: Our New Inclusive Docent Program Begins 

The Hull Lifesaving Museum is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever docent training program in partnership with The Arc of the South Shore, a groundbreaking step toward expanding accessibility and inclusion in the world of maritime history.

Learn more.

Plan Your Spring Field Trip at the Museum 

The Museum offers interactive and engaging educational programming designed to inspire your students to be curious about history and critical thinking skills. Our school programs are a great at re-enforcing history, science and nature studies.

Children's Education Flyer 

To learn more please contact email us or call us at (781) 925-5433

Friday Painters

Fridays, Summer 2025

Time: 9:00 - 12:0 noon

Location: Different Site Each Week 

As summer unfolds, the Friday Painters of Hull-an inspiring collaboration between the Hull Lifesaving Museum and Hull Artists-continue to explore the town’s beauty through art.

Each week, we share a new painting location that showcases the natural charm and scenic variety of Hull, from windswept seashores and historic landmarks to sweeping vistas and tucked-away private gardens.

We start early to make the most of the morning light and wrap up before the midday sun gets too strong.

All are welcome-free and open to artists of every level. There’s no instruction provided-just bring your own supplies, find your view, and enjoy a peaceful morning of plein air painting.

A chair, sun hat, and water bottle are highly recommended! 

Here's the schedule for June:

June 6 - Adjacent to Hull Yacht Club

June 15 - The Dyke on Nantasket Road

June 20 - James Landing

June 27 - Steamboat Wharf 

To learn more please email us or call us at (781) 925-5433

Making Summer Plans

Summer Adventure Program

Openings still available

Children ages 5-11 Tuesday - Thursday

July 8 - August 21, 2025

9:30 - 12:30 Morning Session

9:30 - 3:00 All Day Session

$120/week members: $130/nonmembers

Extended Day: $180 members: $195 nonmembers 

Summer Adventure Flyer

Summer Adventure Registration 

Choose Your Week!

Make This a Summer to Remember! Looking for a fun and flexible summer option for your child? The Hull Lifesaving Museum's Summer Adventure Program is the perfect way for kids ages 5-11 to spend their summer days exploring, creating, and discovering something new each week! 

Choose one week or join us for all seven! Each Tuesday - Thursday, kids dive into exciting weekly themes through hands-on activities, outdoor adventures, and a mix of history, science, and art - all by the sea. 

Two program options: ~Morning Session: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

~ Extended Day: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Spaces are filling up - sign up today and let the adventure being! 

Please email us for further information and details.

Summer Explorers Program Openings still available

Youth ages 12-16

Tuesday - Thursday

July 8 - August 21, 2025

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Windmill Point Boathouse, 185 Main St., Hull, MA

$110 per week members; $120 per week non-members 

Summer Explorers Flyer

Summer Explorers Registration

Adventure Awaits This Summer!

Looking for an unforgettable summer experience? Hull Lifesaving Museum's Summer Explorers Program invites teens ages 12-16 to dive into the adventure of Boston Harbor! 

Each week offers something new - from rowing and commanding traditional open water boats, to piloting outboard motorboats, mastering navigation skills, exploring the harbor islands, and even learning the art of boat building. Whether you're a first-time adventurer or already love being on the water, you'll build new skills, make new friends, and discover the incredible natural and maritime history right in our own backyard.

Choose your weeks - or come for all seven! All sessions start from our Windmill Point Boathouse, using our fleet of traditional rowing craft and outboard boats. 

Get ready for a summer of discovery, leadership, teamwork, and endless fun on the water! 

Please email us for further details.

Harbor Illumination

Save the Date

Saturday, July 26, 2025

8:30 pm

A Street Pier to James Landing,

Hull Harbor 

PURCHASE A FLARE

Plan your summer get-togethers around our annual Harbor Illumination SCHEDULED THIS YEAR FOR SATURDAY, 7/26/25. It happens only one night a year...the magical Harbor Illumination. Join us as we once again light the harbor with more than one thousand flares celebrating Hull's maritime heritage. 

VOLUNTEERS ARE AWAYS NEEDED to help with flare sales, night-of set up and breakdown and much more. Please email us for more information.

Summer Job Opportunities 

The Hull Lifesaving Museum has employment opportunities in our Summer Adventure and Summer Explorer programs. 

Summer Adventure Program:

Applicants must be at least 16 years old and be available for an in-person interview. Interest in nature, science, art, and working with children ages 5-11 is a must! 

Summer Explorer Program:

Applicants must be at least 16 years old and be available for an in-person interview. Knowledge of boating, rowing, water-based activities, nature, science, art, and working with youth ages 12-16 is a must! 

Please email us for application and further information.

Ongoing Programs

Veteran's Coffee Hour

1st Friday ~

each month

9:00 - 10:30 am

Hull Lifesaving Museum

Veteran's Rowing

1st Saturday ~

each month

10:00 - 11:30 am

Windmill Point Boathouse

Adult Rowing Club

Weekends

~ Year Round

Weeknights

~ Summer

Student Boatbuilding Class

Ongoing

Hull High School

Lifesaving Sangha Meditation

Wednesday Nights

7-8:00 pm

Volunteer Boat Repair

Monday & Wednesday

9-12 noon

Mark Your Calendar

Keep On the Look Out For These

Upcoming Events 

June 12 - Meet Author Christine Knapp

June 13 - Launch of the Barbara Ann @ Pemberton Pier

June 22 - New Bedford Whaling Museum Lecture @ HLM

July 8 - Summer Adventure (ages 5-10) Begins

July 8 - Summer Explorer (ages 11-15) Begins

July 12 & 13 - Open Studios at HLM

July 13 - Bastille Day Concert at Fort Revere

July 26 - Harbor Illumination!

Join Us

Gift memberships keep giving all year long

Share what you love with the ones you love. An HLM membership offers a full year's worth of museum experiences wrapped and ready for you to present. It's the perfect gift for any occasion. Learn more.