The Hull Lifesaving Museum honors the Greater Boston area's maritime history with a unique space that will intrigue visitors of all ages. The museum is based in the former Point Allerton U.S. Lifesaving Station, which originally was led by Joshua James, a founder of the U.S. Coast Guard, and whose crew is credited with saving more than 500 people from shipwrecks in Boston Harbor. The museum has a dedicated children's area and offers children's programs throughout the year.