Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, Florida, United States
4.5 (1.136 reviews) Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #3 in Jupiter Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses
Nice climb!
Located in Lighthouse Park, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum offers climbing tours of the landmark 1860 lighthouse. Outdoor exhibits include the Oil House & Keepers Workshop Exhibit, Tindall Pioneer Homestead, and Seminole Chickee. Self-guided tours in English, French & Spanish available Tues-Sun. Docent led tours available Tues-Fri at noon and 2pm (limited space.) Enjoy shopping our nautical gift shop and check online for our adult and children’s programs, sunset & moonrise tours, weddings & proposals, and special events. Waterfront venue is perfect for nature and boat watching! Hiking trails and observation tower are located on the north & south side of Beach Road. Beaches, restaurants, shopping, playground & watersports are located nearby. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the 120-acre federally designated, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area.
Address
500 Captain Armours Way, Jupiter, FL 33469-3508
Mobile
Website
http://www.jupiterlighthouse.org
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 4:51
User Ratings
4.5 based on (1.136 reviews)
Reviews
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5wireless_in_CA 5:00 PM Oct 22, 2021
360 Degree Views and Informative Museums
There were two different museums on the grounds: Lighthouse museum was a well curated collection of displays packed into a tiny building. From biographies of the Jupiter light keepers, how much light keepers were paid and what they did to the construction and design of the light house it a was very informative. Main museum (inside an old Naval Building) was next to the gift shop and covered a breadth of subjects from the Seminoles, native Americans, who lived in the area, the life saving rescues and equipment used by the precursor to the Coast Guard, details on the San Miguel Archangel (Spanish wreck) found nearby and its secretive WWII role in hunting U boats. On the lighthouse grounds: The Tindall House housed some period furniture and insights into this local family. Huge grouping of banyan (?) trees provided a nice covered spot to get out of the sun. The lighthouse itself was accessed via a steep flight of stairs after waiting for the prior visitors to exit. There was approximately 105 steps with three landings inside to take a rest. Once at the top you can peek into the electric lamp but watch your head. Once outside the aerial views of Jupiter Bay were amazing. I believe the highest vantage point for this part of Florida. The guide pointed out some key sights but also let us know that Jupiter Bay was home to many sports players so one had a high probability of bumping into someone famous while out and about. Well worth the stop to visit. $12 for adults with discounts for seniors, military and children.
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5Mon Mon 5:00 PM Aug 3, 2021
Breathtaking View + Kind Tour Guides = Amazing Lighthouse Trip!
My family enjoyed visiting this fun exhibit after our trip from the beach. The price to enter the lighthouse and see the beautiful attraction was well worth it. The employees were super kind and very sweet. I'll never forget Tom, the cashier at the gift shop. He was such a wonderful person to talk with about the museum. Even when there was a whole line ahead of him, he kept his calm and collective self and took all of them with an optimistic attitude. The employees instructed us clearly on how to climb the lighthouse safely, and we were able to see the fantastic view. The area was beautiful and well-kept.
