Fire Island Lighthouse
east of Robert Moses State Park, Parking Field 5
Fire Island, NY
631-661-4876
Part of the Fire Island National Seashore. Display covers history of Fire Island Lighthouse and U.S. Lifesaving Service (pre-Coast Guard). Long Island's tallest lighthouse has 182 winding steps. Special summer programs to be announced. Special programs year-round.
360 Tour: The view from the top of the lighthouse
walk 8/10ths of a mile from the parking lot to the lighthouse, parking fees apply
Hours9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. daily July-August; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Labor Day-Oct. 31; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1-mid-Dec.; call for winter hours..
Upcoming Events
Through Sep. 12
Light Keepers Behind the Scenes Tour
Follow a present day Lighthouse Keeper on his routine round, learn how lighthouse keepers have maintained the light from the 1860's to present day
Through Jul. 11
Behind the Scenes Tour
Follow a present day lighthouse keeper on his rounds, learn how lighthouse keepers maintained the light throughout the years
Through Jul. 19
Benefit Art Show
Local artists display their artwork in the Keepers Quarters at the lighthouse, all artwork is for sale, a portion of the proceeds is donated to the lighthouse by the artist
Through Aug. 28
Plant and Animal Beach Display
Meet with a National Park Service Ranger to see the plants and animals that are found on the beach, every Thursday and Friday in July and August, held on the front patio of the Fire Island Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters
Through Aug. 12
Jr. Lighthouse Rangers
Learn about life on a barrier beach in the days of sailing ships, participate in a mock life saving rescue, explore the marine life, nautical crafts
Aug. 8
Barefoot Black Tie Dinner Dance
A catered dinner and dance featuring the band Tradewinds. Includes an open bar and silent auction. Prizes given for best theme attire. Held in front of the Lighthouse
Aug. 15 - Aug. 16
Amateur Radio Lighthouse Weekend
Meet with the Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club as they set up their radios to communicate with other radio operators around the world
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Fees
$6, $4 older than 65, $4 younger than 12. Must wear flat shoes; minimum height is 42 inches. Museum is free.
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