Group and school tours (20 or more) to the lighthouse museum should be booked in advance. Please contact the museum office at 631-668-2544 to schedule. Directions

The Montauk Point Lighthouse, commissioned by President George Washington in 1792, is one of the best-known and most-beloved icons of Long Island. It was the first lighthouse to be built in New York, and is the fourth-oldest working lighthouse in the nation.

The Montauk Point Light, or Montauk Point Lighthouse, is a lighthouse located adjacent to Montauk Point State Park at the easternmost point of Long Island in Montauk, New York. The lighthouse was the first to be built within the state of New York. It is the fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States. [4]

Montauk Point Lighthouse offers a serene and picturesque escape just a few hours from New York City. Perched on the eastern tip of Long Island, this historic landmark boasts breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and stunning sunsets that paint the sky in hues of orange and pink.

The view from atop Montauk Point Lighthouse is outstanding, and the old, two-story keeper’s dwelling is filled with an outstanding collection of various maritime and lighthouse objects, including several Fresnel lenses.

The Montauk Point Lighthouse is a quintessential example of Federalist-style architecture, characterized by its distinctive white-painted brick tower and iconic lantern room. Standing at 110 feet tall, the lighthouse offers panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and Atlantic Ocean.

Parking is available for walks along the rocky shoreline, viewing of the Ocean from the restaurant and gift shop, or a visit to the neighboring Montauk Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in New York State, commissioned by President George Washington in 1792.

Nov 27, 2023 · For more than 200 years, the Montauk Point Lighthouse at the eastern end of Long Island has pulsed like a huge swirling star in a tall bottle. Now, in an era when ships can track their positions with ever more precise marine navigation tools, the lighthouse is a throwback.

May 11, 2023 · The Montauk Lighthouse is a fun, historic landmark to visit in The Hamptons. Take in the gorgeous sites of Block Island, Rhode Island, the State of Connecticut, the Atlantic Ocean as well as the shorelines and cliffs of Long Island, New York.

Aug 16, 2023 · The Montauk Point Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in New York State, authorized in 1792 by the Second Congress under President George Washington. Construction was completed in November 1796, and it was designated …