Be Part of Hull's Spectacular Harbor Illumination!

July 2025

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Be a part of something special...

Saturday, July 26, 2025 8:30 pm

A Street Pier to James Landing - Hull Harbor

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. There is so much happening at this year's Illumination!

Schedule

5:00 PM Coast Guard City Commemoration, Hull Cemetery

6:00 PM Open House at Hull Lifesaving Museum

8:00 PM Forever Flare Ceremony at A Street Pier

8:30 PM Harbor Illumination!

~Remember, Honor, Celebrate! Sponsor a Flare~

Volunteers are needed. Contact us if you would like to help. For many years, the Illumination has been one of our most successful (and fun) annual events.

Join Us in Making Waves!

At the Hull Lifesaving Museum, we believe maritime heritage should be lived, shared, and accessible to all. Thanks to your support, we’ve expanded programs that reflect the rich diversity of our community—from youth summer adventures and adult rowing to lectures, art workshops, and inclusive docent training. As summer approaches, we invite you to be part of it. Your gift helps us honor the past, engage the present, and inspire the future. This is your museum—let’s keep growing, together. Please consider making a gift today.

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Currently on Exhibit

For the Souls of Strangers: True Tales of Rescue at Sea

Now on view through January 2026

This powerful exhibit brings to life the dramatic storms and heroic rescues that defined Hull’s lifesaving legacy. In this issue, we spotlight one unforgettable story: “Science, Skill, Bravery, and Hardihood: The Rescue of the Ulrica.” Read More.

Plan your visit this summer! We're open: Monday & Thursday: 10:00 am - 2:00pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Step Back in Time at the Staircase Gallery: Beach Days and Bathing Suits: Fashion on Nantasket Beach

The Hull Lifesaving Museum invites you to dive into summer nostalgia with our newest exhibit in the Staircase Gallery: Beach Days and Bathing Suits: Fashion on Nantasket Beach. This whimsical and eye-catching display features actual vintage bathing suits. and a curated collection of classic Nantasket Beach posters that once lured beachgoers to our iconic shoreline. Each one is available for purchase. Come take a look -- and maybe take one home! Learn More.

Summer Programs & Events

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.

Hull Artists Open Studios at HLM

1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA

Saturday & Sunday, July 12 & 13, 2025

Join us July 12 & 13 for an extraordinary event: Hull Artists July Open Studios. Delight in a diverse array of creative expressions, from exquisite paintings and prints to stunning jewelry ,ceramics, and intricate fiber arts. There's truly something to captivate every visitor.

Experience first-hand the incredible talent within our community and find your own source of inspiration to bring home. At the Hull Lifesaving Museum, we are proud to showcase the works of six outstanding local artists. Mark your calendars and join us for a memorable celebration of art and creativity!

Bastille Day Celebration

60 Farina Rd., Fort Revere, Hull

Sunday, July 13, 2025

4:00 - 7:00 pm

Festooned in your best blue, white & red regalia and laden with picnic baskets, beach chairs, and blankets come join us for some lively music at the Fort featuring local musicians. This summer evening celebration is in grateful tribute to the French sailors and marines who served and died at Fort Independence during the American Revolution.

NEW!

Oar & Explore - Summer Adventure for Grown-Ups

August 5-7

9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Windmill Point Boathouse

$150 members | $160 nonmembers

Ever wish there was summer camp for adults? Now there is. Join us for Adult Explorers, a three-day adventure program designed especially for grown-ups who still crave discovery, fresh air, and a little fun on the water!

Set at the Hull Lifesaving Museum’s Windmill Point Boathouse, each morning includes hands-on exploration of marine life and harbor ecology. You’ll study nautical charts, test water quality, observe seabirds and local marine species, and head out for a daily harbor row in our traditional boats.

Whether you’re a lifelong learner, nature lover, or just a kid-at-heart, Adult Explorers is your invitation to dive back into curiosity, connection, and the joy of summer by the sea.

Beach Day Storytime & Craft at the Hull Lifesaving Museum!

1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA

Sunday, August 10, 2025, 10:30 am

Free with admission

Join us for a delightful morning of sunshine, storytelling, and seaside creativity! We’ll read Beach Day by Pam Nealon-LaBreck, beautifully illustrated by Marianne Frances. After the story, children (ages 3–5) will create their very own clay-and-sand sandcastles inspired by the book.

While the kids sculpt, Pam and Marianne will share the story of their 28-year collaboration, show original sketches, answer questions, and sign books. Don’t miss this sweet summer memory in the making!

Friday Painters

Fridays, Summer 2025

Time: 9:00 - 12:00 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 July:

July 11 – Village Playground, 135 Spring St., Hull

July 18 – Town Gazebo on the Bay, Nantasket Ave. @ Bay St., Hull

July 25 – Mariners Park – Adjacent to Salt Water Club, Nantasket Ave., Hull

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

Expanding Our Horizons

Catholic Charities’ Sunset Point Camp Teams Up with Hull Lifesaving Museum for Maritime Mondays

The Hull Lifesaving Museum is thrilled to welcome children from Sunset Point Camp every Monday this summer for an unforgettable experience on land and sea. Through a new partnership, campers ages 5 to 16 are diving into Hull’s maritime heritage and hands-on adventure in a program that blends learning, exploration, and fun. Read more.