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
Oct. 13
Columbus Day Hike
Meet at the Keepers Quarters for a walk during the fall bird migration
Nov. 1
Happy Birthday Fire Island Lighthouse
Music by the West Islip String Ensemble, children's activities, U.S. Coast Guard demonstrations, tower tours, recognition ceremony and cake cutting at 1 p.m.; the ceremony continues on Nov. 2 with Junior Ranger programs from noon-3 p.m. and tower tours
Nov. 29
Tree Trimming Event
Decorate holiday tree, bring a handmade ornament relating to the sea, nature or the Lighthouse to hang on the tree, hot chocolate and cookies
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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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