Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum

Welcome to the world-famous Montauk Point Lighthouse, located at the very tip of eastern Long Island. Our magnificent lighthouse provides unforgettable 360° views over the Block Island Sound, the Atlantic Ocean and points west. Whether you’re in town for a week or a day, no visit to Montauk is complete without a stop at its historic lighthouse. 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. It was named a National Historic Landmark in 2012, one of only 12 lighthouses to be so honored. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share. While you’re here, tour the lighthouse grounds and experience the natural beauty and splendor of Montauk.