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About National Lighthouse Museum
The National Lighthouse Museum is located on the former site of the United States Lighthouse Service’s General Depot in St. George, Staten Island. It educates visitors about the history and technology of the nation’s lighthouses. The museum occupies the 1912 USLHS foundry building, one of six remaining structures from the original 1864-1939 depot. Visitors can enjoy self-guided tours of exhibits such as Beacons Through Time and Life at the Light, as well as monthly lectures and seasonal Lighthouse Boat Tours.
On the coast
Serving Staten Island, NY
The National Lighthouse Museum is located on the former site of the United States Lighthouse Service’s General Depot in St. George, Staten Island. It educates visitors about the history and technology of the nation’s lighthouses. The museum occupies the 1912 USLHS foundry building, one of six remaining structures from the original 1864-1939 depot. Visitors can enjoy self-guided tours of exhibits such as Beacons Through Time and Life at the Light, as well as monthly lectures and seasonal Lighthouse Boat Tours.