UNITED STATES LIGHTSHIP MUSEUM INC

BEVERLY, MA

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The United States Lightship Museum Inc. is a maritime museum located in Beverly, Massachusetts. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of lightships, which were used to mark dangerous shoals and other hazards to navigation along the U.S. coastline. The museum is housed in the former United States Lightship LV-112, which served as a floating lighthouse from 1936 to 1971.

The LV-112 is a National Historic Landmark and is one of only a few surviving lightships in the United States. The museum offers visitors a chance to explore the ship and learn about the history of lightships and their importance to maritime navigation. The museum's exhibits include photographs, artifacts, and interactive displays that showcase the history of the LV-112 and the role of lightships in U.S. maritime history.

In addition to its exhibits, the United States Lightship Museum Inc. also offers educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. These programs include guided tours, school field trips, and special events such as the annual Lightship Classic Car Show. The museum is open to the public from May through October, and visitors can purchase tickets online or at the museum's ticket booth.

UNITED STATES LIGHTSHIP MUSEUM INC is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BEVERLY MA. US MID #8402500954

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 179,367 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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UNITED STATES LIGHTSHIP MUSEUM INC
1 MELVIN AVE
BEVERLY
MA
01915-3923

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MID # 8402500954
Name UNITED STATES LIGHTSHIP MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 264349122
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 179,367
REVENUE 179,367
LAT/LONG 42.549661, -70.910533
CODES FIPS State Code: 25
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 217202
US Census Block: 4008