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 (until 8:30 p.m. Thur.); 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. daily April-June except Easter; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Daylight Saving Time Labor Day through mid-December; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily Eastern Standard Time except Thanksgiving; noon-4:00 p.m. weekends and holidays mid-December through March except Christmas. Call for schedules.
Upcoming Events
Through Jul. 20
Benefit Art Show
Local artists display their nautical artwork in the Keeper's Quarters at the Lighthouse through July 20th, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., opening reception is June 26th 6-9 p.m., all art work is on sale with a portion of the proceeds donated by the artist
Jul. 12
Light Keepers Behind the Scenes Tour
Follow one of the lighthouse keepers on his rounds from the beacon in the lantern room to the auxiliary generator in the basement of the Keeper's Quarters, reserve, limited to twelve people
Jul. 17 - Aug. 21
Beach Apparatus Drill
Watch the BAD team re-enact the historic rescue drill performed by the surfmen of the United States Life Saving Service to bring shipwreck victims ashore
Aug. 2
National Lighthouse Day
Celebrate National Lighthouse Day at the Fire Island Lighthouse, reduced tour rates all day
Aug. 9
Barefoot Black Tie Dinner Dance
Catered dinner by Three Village Inn and dance to the sounds of the band "Tradewinds", open bar and silent auction, prizes for best theme attire, limited tickets
Aug. 16 - Aug. 17
Amateur Radio Lighthouse Weekend
The Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club set up their radios to communicate with other radio operators around the world
Sep. 13
Light Keepers behind the Scenes Tour
This top to bottom tour takes you from the beacon in the lantern room of the lighthouse to the auxillary generator in the basement of the Keeper's Quarters
Sep. 28
"Cruise to the Light" Auto Show
Spend a day at the beach and check out over 400 show cars, register your car in the judged show, food available at concession stand
Sep. 30
Birdwalk and Lecture
Meet at the northeast corner of Robert Moses State Park Field #5, three hour hike, observing the spring migration, bring binoculars
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Fees
$6 adults, $4 older than 65, $4 younger than 12. Call ahead for tower tour schedule. Must wear flat shoes; minimum height is 42 inches. Museum is free.
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