Events & Programs
Restored & Preserved
Dramatically situated at the mouth of Boston Harbor, with breathtaking views of Boston Light and the Graves Lighthouse, the museum is located in the restored 19th-century Point Allerton US Lifesaving Station, home of Joshua James and his crews, the most celebrated lifesavers in the world.
Adult Programs, Lectures & Walking Tours
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Sangha Spring Workshop
Date: Wednesdays, April 1 – May 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
(with an optional meditation session following)
We will be exploring Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind through a mindfulness lens, zooming out over 70,000 years of human history to better understand how the human mind evolved and why we think and behave the way we do. Together, we’ll reflect on how many of our fears, stories, and identities are not personal flaws, but inherited survival strategies shaped by beliefs, narratives, and social conditioning—and how awareness helps us step out of automatic patterns.
This is not a traditional book club focused on facts, but a reflective inquiry into what it means to be human, how consciousness developed, and how mindfulness can help us live more wisely within this ongoing process. Sean’s workshops are easy, fun, and welcoming to all—no prior experience required, just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to see yourself with fresh eyes.
1st Friday Veteran’s Coffee Hour
1st Friday Veterans’ Coffee Hour
1st Friday of Each Month
9:00 am
Free to all
Military veterans are invited to the museum on the first Friday of every month for an hour of coffee and conversation in the Boat Room. Each session has a special focus and provides attendees with a community calendar of events, free activities, and updates on services for Veterans. For information, please call (781) 925-5433 or email
Newfoundland Dog Water Rescue Demonstration
August 8, 2026
Windmill Point Boathouse
185 Main St., Hull
10:30 am
Free to all
Join us on Saturday, August 8 at 10:30 a.m. adjacent to the Windmill Point Boathouse for a thrilling Newfoundland Dog Water Rescue Demonstration, presented by the Newfoundland Club of New England.
Watch these remarkable dogs showcase the skills that have made them legendary maritime rescue companions. From retrieving objects to assisting swimmers, you’ll witness firsthand the strength, intelligence, and natural lifesaving abilities of these gentle giants.
This family-friendly event is a unique opportunity to experience a centuries-old maritime tradition in action. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Youth Programs
Summer Adventure Program – Summer 2026
July 7 – August 20, 2026 Tuesday – Thursday
9:00 am – 12:30 pm (Morning Program) – $120 Members, $130 Non-Members
9:00 am – 2:30 pm (Extended Day) – $180 Members, $195 Non-Members
This program is supported in part by a grant from South Shore Playhouse Associates.
The Summer Adventure Program offers seven weeks of discovery and exploration with a different theme each week for children ages 5-11. Each week includes hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and a fun mix of history, science, and arts. NOTE: Due to the success of last year’s program, we are once again offering an optional extended 2 hours to give parents a little longer break and to let the children have some less structured play time. For information, please contact Mike McGurl at 781-925-5433 or email
Summer Explorers Program – Summer 2026
July 7 – August 20, 2026
9:00 am – 12:30 pm (Morning Program) – $120 Members, $130 Non-Members
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Hull Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
This 7-week program offers a different area of focus each week, with all programming originating at our HLM Windmill Point Boathouse, including our fleet of open-water rowing vessels, the boathouse, the harbor, and the harbor islands. Areas of focus include: safety on the water, rowing and commanding (coxing) open water rowing craft, operating outboard powered boats, harbor piloting and navigation, marine environment, boat maintenance and boat building, while making connections to each other, to our past and to our future. For information, please email us or call 781-925-5433.
Group Tours
Point Allerton U.S. Lifesaving Station
Point Allerton U.S. Lifesaving Station, constructed in 1889, was home to Captain Joshua James and his crew, America’s greatest lifesavers, renowned for saving hundreds of shipwrecked mariners from peril in Boston Harbor. The tour begins with a brief history of organized lifesaving, emphasizing the contributions of volunteer lifesavers, continues onto the Galley, where children learn about daily life at the station, then onto the Boat Room to see the treasure of the museum collection – the storied surfboat Nantasket.
The Breeches Buoy Rescue
The Breeches Buoy rescue allowed lifesaving crews to carry shipwreck survivors safely to shore. A line-firing gun sent a lifeline to the wrecked ship. Through this ingenious system, lifesaving crews were able to send the breeches buoy to the ship. On shore, the lifesavers worked as a crew to haul the “whip line,” pulling the breeches buoy along the hawser, and the survivors, one by one, over the water to safety. Children’s groups can participate in breeches buoy reenactments from May through September, with children playing the roles of lifesaving crew and shipwreck survivors.
