Cape May Lighthouse

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.

✨💫⭐️Without the light of the moon, you see the stars shine! Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on...
05/29/2026

✨💫⭐️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.
For more information visit capemaymac.org

🌊✨See two iconic Cape May landmarks and save with combo tickets! 👣Climb the Cape May Lighthouse and explore the World Wa...
05/27/2026

🌊✨See two iconic Cape May landmarks and save with combo tickets!
👣Climb the Cape May Lighthouse and explore the World War II Lookout Tower for one great price. Enjoy breathtaking views, local history, and a memorable day for the whole family!

📍 Lighthouse Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Tower Hours: 11 AM – 3 PM
🎟 $18 Adults | $12 Children (Ages 3–12)

Learn more at capemaymac.org

🌕Follow the light of the full moon on these rare nighttime climbs up the 199 cast-iron spiral staircase steps to the top...
05/27/2026

🌕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.

🎟Purchase tickets from the Lighthouse Keeper the evening of the event.
Adult $20
Child (3-12) $10

05/26/2026

📣UPDATE- The Event is SOLD OUT.🌊💫It’s never too early to plan ahead, especially for one of the best views of the July 3rd fireworks! Climb to the top of the lighthouse and watch the sky light up over the shore for a night you won’t forget.
🎟Tickets go fast every year, so grab yours early and make your holiday plans now!
https://cmmac.ticketapp.org/portal/product/201/events
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🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our cou...
05/25/2026

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. From the shores of Cape May, we reflect with gratitude and remembrance.

👣Climb the 199 steps up the original, cast iron spiral stairway to the top of the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse and see a sta...
05/22/2026

👣Climb the 199 steps up the original, cast iron spiral stairway to the top of the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse and see a staggering view of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean, the surrounding nature trails of Cape May Point State Park, and Cape May Point Borough. Interpretive panels on the grounds, at the base and on the climb tell stories of Lighthouse Keepers, the surrounding area, and how the lighthouse functioned historically and today. The Cape May Lighthouse is the third beacon at this location. Still an active aid to navigation, it was restored and is maintained by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture). Since Cape May MAC opened it to the public in 1988, more than 2.5 million visitors have climbed to the top. The Cape May Lighthouse is listed in the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
Admission-
$12 adults
$8 children (ages 3-12)
$8 veterans
Active Military FREE
For more information visit- capemaymac.org

🎩💍🚎 Looking for local transportation for your wedding party or guests? Book one of Cape May’s iconic red trolleys for yo...
05/19/2026

🎩💍🚎 Looking for local transportation for your wedding party or guests? Book one of Cape May’s iconic red trolleys for your special occasion. Our trolleys hold a maximum of 34 people (A wheelchair accessible trolley is available upon request). Trolleys can be reserved for weddings and rehearsal dinners, after-parties, and even for private tours for your family and guests!
For more information visit capemaymac.org or email [email protected]

The new edition of This Week in Cape May (TWICM) is out now! 🌊☀️ Your go-to guide for everything happening in Cape May, ...
05/15/2026

The new edition of This Week in Cape May (TWICM) is out now! 🌊☀️ Your go-to guide for everything happening in Cape May, from tours and dining out to live events and daily happenings around town. Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or soaking up the season locally, TWICM has everything you need to plan the perfect Cape May experience.
Pick up your copy today and see what’s happening this week in Cape May! 🦀🎶🍹
capemaymac.org

🌤🌧Join us for Cape May MAC - Lunch & Learn Series -After a quiet hurricane season for the United States last year, will ...
05/14/2026

🌤🌧Join us for Cape May MAC - Lunch & Learn Series -After a quiet hurricane season for the United States last year, will 2026 bring a repeat performance? Meteorologist Joe Martucci is back for an engaging presentation on what’s ahead and a look at how climate change is shaping tidal flooding at the Jersey Shore. capemaymac.org
💻To Register for Zoom-
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZAA12XzUR1y6FkIoDuCA_g #/registratio
No registration needed for in person.

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215 Light House Avenue
Cape May Point, NJ
08212

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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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