Children's Museums
Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum
📍 2000 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954🌐 montaukhistoricalsociety.org/montauk-point-lighthouse
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–4:30 PM |
About Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum
Historic lighthouse with museum & views. Scenic views & museum at historic 1796 lighthouse authorized under President George Washington. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,040 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Historic Significance
- First lighthouse in New York State, fourth-oldest active lighthouse in the United States, commissioned 1792
- National Recognition
- Named National Historic Landmark in 2012, one of only 12 lighthouses so honored
- Tower Experience
- 110' 6" tall with 137 iron steps to top, 360° views over Block Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean
- Virtual Access
- Interactive virtual museum tour and live webcams available online
- Active Service
- Working lighthouse for over 225 years, light flashes every 5 seconds, visible from 19 nautical miles
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