Staten Island
New York
National Lighthouse Museum
Mission
The National Lighthouse Museum Board of Trustees, Board of Advisors and Friends will advocate, help preserve, and raise funds for establishing a National Lighthouse Museum on the site of the former U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot in St. George, Staten Island, New York. The Museum had its official ribbon cutting on August 7, 2015 and the museum will expand into Building #10 within 5 years. The museum will partner with government agencies, non-profits, corporations, foundations and other organizations to advance and support historical, educational, cultural, recreational and other related activities at the site, while promoting the historical significance of lighthouses throughout our nation and their importance to our maritime heritage.
The Mission is in consonance with the Purposes of the National Lighthouse Museum as they are documented in Article II of the museum by-laws:
The purposes of this museum shall be:
- To establish and maintain a history museum open to the public relating to lighthouses and located on Staten Island, County of Richmond, New York.
- To collect, preserve, and interpret objects related to the history and technology of lighthouses located, in the past or present, at sites throughout the United States.
- To research, document and disseminate information on the history and technology of American lighthouses.
- To create and maintain an archive of artifacts and materials related to American lighthouses.
- To foster research of American lighthouse history.
- To serve as a contact point for public inquiry and assistance with respect to American lighthouse history, research, education, collections and programs
- To celebrate American lighthouse heritage through education programs, publications, films, festivals, living history, lighthouse trails, conferences, and other such offerings.
- To support other existing and future lighthouse museums, organizations and sites.
- To establish partnerships with other organizations to attain the above goals.
Recent News
National Lighthouse Museum's Hudson River LIGHTHOUSE-FALL FOLIAGE TOUR
Hudson River Cruise • Lighthouse / Fall Foliage Tour Sunday, October 20, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Fall Foliage Tour UP THE HUDSON RIVER to Haunted Sleepy Hollow Explore fascinating and mysterious sites unfamiliar to most New Yorkers on this…
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International Lighthouse Point Fest Sunday, October 6, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Celebrating Our Maritime History Children’s Activities • Entertainment • ETHNIC FOOD The museum is located 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point…
Read More »Circumnavigate STATEN ISLAND AND VIEW SIX LIGHTHOUSES presented by the National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY
Circumnavigation of Staten Island Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Explore the shores of Staten Island! Explore fascinating and mysterious sites unfamiliar to most New Yorkers on this exciting boat ride circumnavigating Staten…
Read More »FIG FEST 2024 returns on the GROUNDS of the National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY
Fig Fest September 15 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Entertainment • Food • Vendors Fig Fest: $5.00 Suggested Donation Plus Free Entry into the National Lighthouse Museum! Meet Sir Isaac “Fig” Newton! A Fig King will be Crowned! Fig King Contest…
Read More »National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY Lighthouse EAST RIVER FULL MOON TOUR
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Read More »Lighthouse Weekend Continues at the National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY ....READING of Kate's Light and PANEL PRESENTATION about Kate Walker
Storytime Hour: Reading of Kate’s Light August 3 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Readings at 11am and 12pm Reading of Kate’s Light, a story about Kate Walker at Robbin’s Reef Lighthouse by Elizabeth Spires (Author), Emily Arnold McCully (Illustrator).…
Read More »The National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island NY...... Lighthouse Tour of The East River and Long island Sound
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Read More »City of the Water Day Picnic ON THE GROUNDS OF THE NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM, STATEN ISLAND, NY
City of Water Day: Picnic By the Bay! July 13, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Outside Promenade of the National Lighthouse Museum FREE! Live Music • Family Games Guest Expert Speakers And much more! Don’t forget to BRING: A blanket or lawn…
Read More »National Lighthouse Museum Staten Island NY ....Lighthouse Boat Tours are back again for 2024
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Read More »National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY presentation " New Jersey Shipwrecks
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Read More »The National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island NY Presentation - "What Happened to To the Francis Scott Key Bridge"
What Happened To Francis Scott Key Bridge and What We Can Learn May 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm A Presentation by Captain Joe Ahlstrom President of the National Lighthouse Museum The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore left six…
Read More »Lighthouses of the United States Paintings by Alfred La Banca Exhibit
Paintings by Alfred La Banca Exhibit April 28 - May 26 Lighthouses of the United States Paintings by Alfred La Banca Exhibit April 28-May 26, 2024 Opening Reception April 28th at 2pm Alfred La Banca was born in New York City in 1930. His…
Read More »Paintings by Alfred La Banca Exhibit April 28 - May 26
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Read More »Family Fun Day -GREAT STATEN ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE HUNT by the National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY
Great Staten Island Lighthouse Hunt May 19, 2024 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Follow the map and visit lighthouses in Staten Island. Take selfies or group photos with lighthouses in the background, receiving your lighthouse stickers at each site. Learn…
Read More »IRON & ICE ---The FULL TALE of the TITANIC-- Talk and Book Signing to be at the National Lighthouse Museum, Staten island, NY
Iron & Ice: The Full Tale of the Titanic Book Launch March 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Talk & Book Signing with Author Kelly Skwarcan Iron & Ice: The Full Tale of the Titanic is sure to captivate both those with no prior knowledge of…
Read More »Iron & Ice -The Full Tale of the Titanic - Talk and Book Launch
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Read More »"Sailing to Freedom" FREE ZOOM Lecture for Black History Month by the National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY
Sailing to Freedom Recovering and Re-centering the Maritime Dimension of the Underground Railroad Sunday,February 25 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm FREE Virtual Presentation Black History Month Lecture Listen to little-known stories of freedom-seeking…
Read More »THE BLACK ANGELS: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis will be Presented at The National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island. NY
Author Maria Smilios Book Signing & Q&A 2:00pm-4:00pm Sunday, February 11, 2024 Presentation at 2:30pm Staten Islanders were always the beacons of light and hope. The National Lighthouse Museum is located at the site of the Quarantine…
Read More »LIGHTHOUSES are for Lovers & Friends at the National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY
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Read More »Photo Exhibit --- THROUGH THE LENS -- By the Progressive Visions Photo Club will be at the National Lighthouse Museum
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Read More »First Fridays at NLM February 2 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pmne LIGHTHOUSE JEOPARDY Join us for a fun educational evening as we all become versed in the history of Lighthouses - Past and Present National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point.
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Read More »National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island NY presents - " North and South Pole Adventures"
North and South Pole Adventures with Dr. William Baker Sunday, January 21, 2024 2pm-4pm Dr. William Baker is an author, filmmaker, professor, and long-time media executive. He is a seven times Emmy Award winning producer, twenty year president…
Read More »The National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY Continues First Fridays on January 5, 2024 with NEW YEAR'S JAZZ
For information ..718 390 0040 [email protected] Live event at the Museum 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point (adjacent to the FREE Staten Island Ferry) St. George) Staten Island, NY 10301 CHECK OUT…
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Read More »The National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island NY...."The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter- Author and Book signing
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter Author Talk & Book Signing Sunday ,October 15, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm In Person and Zoom at the National Lighthouse Museum 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, St. George (adjacent to the FREE…
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Read More »Fig Fest 2023 - September 17 @ 2:00 pm At the National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY
Fig Fest 2023 September 17 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Entertainment • Food • Vendors A Fig King will be Crowned! All invited to enter the Fig King Contest with Fig or Fig Food Entries. Participants must check into the Judging Area. Registration…
Read More »NEW..First Fridays at the NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM, Staten Island, NY 10301
September 1st, 5:30pm-8:30pm National Lighthouse Museum | 200 The Promenade, at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY 10301 FOR INFORMATION--- INFO@LIGHTHOUSEMIUSEUM. ORG 718 390…
Read More »Newark Bay Boat Tour with 9/11 Tribute presented by the National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island , NY
Newark Bay Tour with 9/11 Tribute Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 Click here for tickets. This exciting tour of Newark Bay, the city of Newark, Bayonne and Jersey City also includes up close visits to four famous memorials that pay solemn tribute to…
Read More »NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY and WEEKEND to be Celebrated at the National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY
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City of Water Day July 15, 2023 - Saturday @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm City of Water Day from 11am to 4pm with FREE Museum Admission. Schedule of Events: Opening Reception: Lilac Exhibit at 2 PM (LIGHT REFRESHMENTS will be served) Exhibition…
Read More »The East River and Long Island Sound - A LIGHTHOUSE BOAT TOUR and MORE
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Read More »Our American Lighthouses -- 300 Years of Shining Brightly... Presented at the National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY
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Read More »GRAPHITE LIGHTHOUSE DRAWINGS will be Displayed at the National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY OPENING RECEPTION, SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023
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The Bay and Defenses of New York City 1776 by Norman Goben Sunday, May 28, 2023 @ 4:00 pm The BAY and DEFENCES of New York City 1776 Sunday May 28, 2023 • 4pm Join Norman Goben, SAR (NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION) member for…
Read More »Lighthouse Boat Tours Return - "Circumnavigation of Staten Island" Sunday, June 4, 2023
Circumnavigation of Staten Island June 4 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm of Staten Island Sunday, June 4th • 11am-2pm Explore fascinating and MYSTERIOUS sites unfamiliar to most New Yorkers on this exciting boat ride, one that circumnavigates Staten…
Read More »2023 Golf Outing with the National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY 10301
Get Your Tickets Now! National Lighthouse Museum Golf Outing Monday, June 5th, 2023 Shot Gun Start 1:00pm Scramble Silver Lake Golf Course 915 Victory Blvd Staten Island, NY 10301 Individual Golfer: $195 Foursome: $700 Dinner…
Read More »"The Lamplighter" Program and Book Signing at the National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY
The Lamplighter Hope Shines Brightest in the Dark Program and Book Signing with Author Pamela Hanson Ryder April 30 @ 4:00 pm The Lamplighter Hope Shines Brightest in the Dark Program and Book Signing with Author Pamela Hanson Ryder, visiting…
Read More »A Staged Reading of " Mind the Light"--- Kate Walker Robbins Reef LiGHTHOUSE KEEPER at the National Lighthouse Museum
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