The Nantucket Historical Association's Whaling Museum is comprised of three buildings: a restored spermaceti candle factory built in 1847, the Peter Foulger Museum, and a new wing connecting the two. Luce Group worked with the museum staff to craft an environment that enhances the character and traditions of each building, provides a smooth transition between them, and focuses attention on the many artifacts.

The Hunt Gallery, in the new wing, houses the centerpiece of the museum - the skeleton of a 47'0" sperm whale. Luce designed the lighting for both a traditional exhibit and a live presentation of the story of hunting whales, which involved video and theatrical effects. To accomplish this transition, Luce used architectural and theatrical lighting fixtures, which brought color and movement into the museum space.

The other buildings required standard exhibit lighting for objects ranging from a giant beam press to fragile maps. Great care was taken to provide illumination that would work during the day and evening at light levels low enough for sensitive objects. Luce successfully met the many different challenges of the museum, creating elegant, exciting and functional lighting.