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About Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum
Historic lighthouse with museum & views. Scenic views & museum at historic 1796 lighthouse authorized under President George Washington.
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
What visitors say
After living on long Isalnd for 16 years we finally decided to see the light house and it grounds. We were not disapointed a wonderul experiance. We really enjoyed the climb to the top of the light house and the museum exhibits. The…
It’s very cool but also very small. They also have the original document from George Washington chartering the lighthouse as president in 1790, which is neat. Definitely worth going up in the lighthouse once to see the views, and then…
Today was my first time here i love it it was so cold 😂 i driven from NJ around 263miles my all done gone for up-down! But it was worth it!
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