Visit The Fire Island Lighthouse
Whether you're drawn to maritime history, enjoy climbing lighthouses, love exploring nature, or simply relaxing on the beach, the Fire Island Lighthouse offers something for everyone.
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of Fire Island’s breathtaking landscape. Wander the many scenic boardwalk nature trails, spot the local wildlife, explore the bay and ocean, and take in the beauty surrounding the Fire Island Lighthouse, a timeless symbol of Long Island’s rich maritime heritage.
Open year-round, visit the lighthouse, Keeper’s Quarters, Lens Building, Boat House, and many exhibits for a unique journey through history. Take the unforgettable climb to the top of the tallest lighthouse in New York State, where you'll enjoy stunning 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, Fire Island National Seashore, Long Island’s bays, and even the Manhattan skyline.
Museums & Hours
Learn about the rich nautical history of Long Island in our historic museums. Visit the Keeper’s Quarters, with two floors of interactive exhibits you will discover the demanding life led by the Lighthouse Keepers right here on Fire Island. Learn how a concerned group of Long Islanders, eager to preserve this stately example of maritime history, raised the funds needed to restore this important historic site. View the First Order Fresnel Lens that was up in the tower from 1858 to 1933 on display in the adjoining Lens building. Take a walk to the Boathouse and examine an authentic Surf Boat and equipment used by the United States Lifesaving Service in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Get up close to an authentic piece of wreckage, possibly a remnant of the last voyage of the ship Savannah. Take the 182-step tour to the top of the lighthouse for breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Fire Island National Seashore, Long Island’s bays, and even the Manhattan skyline.
Museum and Gift Shop
Open Daily
10am -4pm
Tower
Open Daily
10am -3:30pm
Lens Building
Open Daily
10am -3:30pm
Our walking trails, museum exhibits in the keeper's quarters, lens building, and boathouse are open to the public for free year-round during normal operating hours. Please see below for tower tour pricing.
Tower Tours
FILPS Members- $2
Adults- $10
Seniors (65 & Older)- $5
Veterans- $5
Children (12 & under, must be 42" tall)- $5
Scout Groups (reservations required)- $6
Active Military Personnel- Free with ID
*Shirt and shoes Required
*Weekday tower availability is subject to school group use- please call ahead
Museum exhibits and grounds are FREE and open during normal business hours
For more information call 631-583-5901
Getting Here
The Fire Island Lighthouse is located at the western end of the Fire Island National Seashore, just east of Robert Moses State Park, and is easily accessible from both the mainland and the Fire Island communities.
From The Mainland
Take Robert Moses Causeway south to Robert Moses Field #5 parking lot. There is a parking fee at certain times of the year. Please note that there can be a delay in getting to the park on busy summer days due to the high traffic volume. Park on the east side of the parking field, closest to the Lighthouse. Walk the scenic boardwalk, bike the dirt road, or take the Fire Island Pedicab for a ride to the base of the lighthouse.
From Fire Island
The Lighthouse can be reached from the communities of Fire Island by water taxi, bike, or walking. Call the Fire Island Water Taxi for a scenic boat cruise to the Lighthouse dock. Bike along the pathways right up to the base of the lighthouse, or take a leisurely walk down Burma Road.
On The Big Screen
The Fire Island Lighthouse has seen its fair share of Hollywood, from major movie productions to primetime TV shows. Most notably, the lighthouse can be seen in the CBS television soap opera The Guiding, TV show The Following, the movie Men in Black II, the movie What Happens in Vegas, and many more.