Horton Point Lighthouse

Horton Point Lighthouse Historic lighthouse in Southold, NY. Climb the tower & tour the Nautical Museum. The Horton Point Lighthouse was constructed by the U.S.
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Sat. & Sun. 11:30-4
Memorial Day weekend - mid-Sept
$5/adult, $10/family (2 adults in same household & their minor children)
Parking in Southold Park District lot for a fee. Lighthouse Service in 1857. It is one of seven historic lighthouses located in Southold Township. The tower and adjoining keepers residence are built on the "Cliff Lot" of Barnabas Horton's original 1640 land grant. The tower

is 58 feet tall and once held a 3rd order Fresnel lens. The lighthouse was managed by several keepers during its history until its automation in 1933. In a 1990 restoration project the tower was repaired internally and externally, reopened, and re-lit. At that time the lower level of the Keeper's House was converted into the a Nautical Museum. The Lighthouse is listed on both the State & National Registers of Historic Places. The Nautical Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 to 4 from Memorial Day Weekend through mid-September. Admission is $5/adult and $10/family (2 adults living in same household and their minor children) and includes admission to Southold Historical Museum’s Maple Lane Complex. Parking available in the Southold Park District’s lot for a fee. Street parking is by Southold Town permit and is strictly enforced.

08/09/2024

We are sorry, but due to a shortage of volunteers, Horton Point Lighthouse will be closing at 1:30pm on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

08/07/2024
Check out this article about our summer exhibits, including "Soaring Over Southold" which is at Horton Point Lighthouse.
07/17/2024

Check out this article about our summer exhibits, including "Soaring Over Southold" which is at Horton Point Lighthouse.

Across the museum’s two locations there are four new summer exhibits, an online art gallery and sale and an upcoming arts and crafts fair.

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07/09/2024

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06/30/2024

An Integral part of Long Island’s imagery, 25 lighthouses line the peninsula of Long Island—10 of which are scattered across the East End. Here, we shine a light on a few of our favorite guiding historic landmarks on both the North and South forks. Long Beach Bar “Bug” LighthouseThird St., G...

05/13/2024

Enjoy all the North Fork has to offer with great live shows, an art exhibition, outdoor adventures and more local fun this week, May 12-15, 2024.

04/09/2024

Did you know we welcome your private groups to come tour the Maple Lane Complex and Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse, even when our locations aren’t open for regular hours?
We would gladly accommodate your local, special interest club, association, retirement community, school or home school group, religious organization, or work-related group. A private tour makes for a more intimate and educational experience! Why not let us help arrange a fun outing today?
Feel free to contact us for more information at 631-765-5500 or [email protected]
https://www.southoldhistorical.org/plan-your-visit

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3575 Lighthouse Road
Southold, NY
11971

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(631) 765-5500

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