Cape May Lighthouse

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Cape May Lighthouse Last climb is 15 minutes before closing. The Cape May Lighthouse is both a working lighthouse and a museum of maritime history.
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Restored, maintained and interpreted by Cape May MAC (Museums + Arts + Culture), the Lighthouse hosts nearly 100,000 visitors a year who experience a visit to the top, participating in a century old rite of a visit to the Jersey Shore. For those who choose not to climb, the Oil House contains a fully-accessible visitors' orientation center and a Museum Shop stocked with maritime accessories and memorabilia.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviews like this make our day! Thank you to everyone who joins us aboard our trolley tours and takes the tim...
10/16/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviews like this make our day! Thank you to everyone who joins us aboard our trolley tours and takes the time to share their experience. From fascinating stories to Cape May’s beautiful streets and landmarks, we love helping guests discover what makes this town so special. Hop aboard and see what everyone’s talking about! 🚋❤️
For the Full Trolley Tour Schedule visit - https://capemaymac.org/experience/tours/trolley-tours/

🎃✨ October is packed with fun at Cape May MAC! From the Victorian Weekend Historic House Tour and a fascinating Lunch & ...
10/15/2026

🎃✨ October is packed with fun at Cape May MAC! From the Victorian Weekend Historic House Tour and a fascinating Lunch & Learn to the Cape May City Halloween Parade, Lighthouse Full Moon Climb, and Halloween Crafts & Collectibles Show, there's something for everyone this month.

📅 Make plans, gather your friends, and celebrate the season with us!

🍂 See the full schedule and get tickets at capemaymac.org

🎃🍁🏠🌕

10/12/2026

📚 Take home a little piece of Cape May history and adventure! Follow Dr. Physick and his lovable friends through fun-filled stories inspired by Cape May’s landmarks, seasons, and traditions.
These charming children’s books make perfect gifts for young readers, grandchildren, or anyone who loves Cape May. Shop our Museum Stores or browse online to discover the complete collection!
📖 Available now at shop.capemaymac.org

📸 We love seeing Cape May through your eyes! Thank you to everyone who have shared their favorite photos of our beautifu...
10/08/2026

📸 We love seeing Cape May through your eyes! Thank you to everyone who have shared their favorite photos of our beautiful area with us. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be highlighting a few of our favorites! 🌊🏡🌅
Want to see your photo featured? Leave your favorite photo in the comments and tag in your posts and photos on social media for a chance to be featured in the future!
Keep sharing, keep capturing, and keep showing us what makes Cape May special. ❤️📸
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📸 We love seeing Cape May through your eyes! Thank you to everyone who have shared their favorite photos of our beautifu...
09/29/2026

📸 We love seeing Cape May through your eyes! Thank you to everyone who have shared their favorite photos of our beautiful area with us. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be highlighting a few of our favorites! 🌊🏡🌅
Want to see your photo featured? Leave your favorite photo in the comments and tag in your posts and photos on social media for a chance to be featured in the future!
Keep sharing, keep capturing, and keep showing us what makes Cape May special. ❤️📸
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🌕Follow the light of the full moon on these rare nighttime climbs up the 199 cast-iron spiral staircase steps to the top...
09/28/2026

🌕Follow the light of the full moon on these rare nighttime climbs up the 199 cast-iron spiral staircase steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse. Enjoy a nighttime view nearly 156 feet above the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Interpretive panels along the climb tell stories of Lighthouse Keepers, the surrounding area, and how the lighthouse functioned historically, and are located at landings along the way. The 1859 Cape May Lighthouse is a state historic site and the third beacon on this site. Still an active aid to navigation, it was restored and is maintained by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture). Since it opened to the public in 1988, more than 2.5 million visitors have climbed to the top, but far fewer have climbed at nighttime.
Adult $20
Child (3-12) $10
Purchase tickets from the Lighthouse Keeper the evening of the event.
capemaymac.org

✨Without the light of the moon, you see the stars shine! Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on ev...
09/28/2026

✨Without the light of the moon, you see the stars shine! Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on evenings of the new moon and the start of a new 29.5-day lunar cycle, when the moon is so dark it blends in with the night sky and is invisible to the naked eye. Stars and constellations are more visible on clear nights during the New Moon! Binoculars are permitted if securely worn at all times.
Adult $20
Child (3-12) $10
Purchase tickets from the Lighthouse Keeper the evening of the event.
capemaymac.org

🍂October is a beautiful time to visit the Cape May Lighthouse! Climb 199 steps to the top and enjoy breathtaking panoram...
09/28/2026

🍂October is a beautiful time to visit the Cape May Lighthouse! Climb 199 steps to the top and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Delaware Bay, Atlantic Ocean, and Cape May's vibrant fall landscapes.
🗓 Open daily in October
🕘 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Plan your visit at capemaymac.org

🌊 Storm Safety Reminder 🌊As the storm moves through the area, please use extra caution near beaches, bays, and waterways...
09/26/2026

🌊 Storm Safety Reminder 🌊
As the storm moves through the area, please use extra caution near beaches, bays, and waterways. High tides, strong currents, and changing conditions can create dangerous situations, so be sure to check local tide conditions and avoid flooded areas.
Stay safe, stay informed, and take care of one another. 💙🌧️

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215 Light House Avenue
Cape May Point, NJ
08212

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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