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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
4.5
#3 of 41 things to do in Jupiter
Historic SitesPoints of Interest & LandmarksLighthouses
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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
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Located in Lighthouse Park, the 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 are available! Docent led tours are available Tuesday - Friday. Enjoy shopping our gift shop and check online for our adult and kids’s programs, sunset & moonrise tours, weddings & proposals, and special events. Hiking trails and observation tower are located on the north & south side of Beach Road. 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. Please note: we are closed September 11-22, 2023, for routine maintenance.
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  • rachels81
    Phoenix, Arizona47 contributions
    Jupiter lighthouse
    The was the first time I visited a lighthouse and what a great experience! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The crowd was small the time I visited. They let us stay at the top of the lighthouse for a while which was very nice. I recommend visiting this lighthouse if you are visiting Jupiter.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled solo
    Written 23 December 2022
  • Rach
    Springfield, Georgia178 contributions
    Seaside charm
    From the gift stop to the staff working the lighthouse areas… everyone we encountered was so welcoming and informative. We had a great time talking to everyone and walking up the stairs to a breathtaking view. Highly recommend this stop if ever you are in Jupiter.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 8 June 2023
  • McManus36
    Coconut Creek, Florida112 contributions
    Great time-quick trip!
    Lots of history. Beautiful place. Friendly staff. Lots of parking. My son was too short to climb the lighthouse so just my husband and daughter went. I bet in winter getting married under the lighted trees would be enchanting! Gift shop smelt terrible though-mold from the rain maybe?
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 18 June 2023
  • dgm
    Cocoa, Florida19 contributions
    Worth the climb
    Well kept lighthouse with a great view. It was a pretty easy climb compared to some lighthouses. Staff was friendly and informative. Not much by way of museum and supporting facilities to see so this was a pretty quick visit. A nice trail to walk near the water.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 September 2023
  • MGQ
    Buffalo, New York496 contributions
    Beautiful Lighthouse
    If you're a lighthouse buff like me, you'll love this one. It should be easy to find but with the current re-construction of the bridge, it's a little more difficult...just follow the detour signs. It is located in a park way in the back...just keep following the road. Once you're there, it's a lovely park setting and well-run. There is a small shop where you buy your tickets. Upon entering the park, someone in a booth will give you a map and explain everything on the grounds. When you get to the lighthouse, you will have to wait and go up as a group as there can only be so many people in the lighthouse at one time and there isn't room for two-way traffic on the stairs. It's an easy climb and the view is great. The grounds are pretty to walk around and the new dock is nice for viewing the lighthouse and taking pictures. On your way our you'll get a certificate for climbing the lighthouse. It was a nice experience.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 November 2023
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MGQ
Buffalo, NY496 contributions
Beautiful Lighthouse
Oct 2023 • Couples
If you're a lighthouse buff like me, you'll love this one. It should be easy to find but with the current re-construction of the bridge, it's a little more difficult...just follow the detour signs. It is located in a park way in the back...just keep following the road.
Once you're there, it's a lovely park setting and well-run. There is a small shop where you buy your tickets. Upon entering the park, someone in a booth will give you a map and explain everything on the grounds. When you get to the lighthouse, you will have to wait and go up as a group as there can only be so many people in the lighthouse at one time and there isn't room for two-way traffic on the stairs. It's an easy climb and the view is great. The grounds are pretty to walk around and the new dock is nice for viewing the lighthouse and taking pictures. On your way our you'll get a certificate for climbing the lighthouse. It was a nice experience.
Written 5 November 2023
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Michelle N
Melbourne, Australia440 contributions
Good views from top of lighthouse
Oct 2023 • Friends
Beautiful views from the top of the lighthouse and very helpful and informative guides. The museum was also very interesting.
Written 13 October 2023
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Jay
Florida634 contributions
Must go
Oct 2023 • Couples
The lighthouse and ground are amazing. The view is spectacular from the top. It is a lighthouse so there is a climb, but it’s worth it. The grinds are fun to explore as well.
Written 2 October 2023
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dgm
Cocoa, FL19 contributions
Worth the climb
Sep 2023 • Family
Well kept lighthouse with a great view. It was a pretty easy climb compared to some lighthouses. Staff was friendly and informative. Not much by way of museum and supporting facilities to see so this was a pretty quick visit. A nice trail to walk near the water.
Written 4 September 2023
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mary a
Sewell, NJ149 contributions
Jupiter Gem
Jul 2023 • Family
Was on our list of places to visit while visiting family and the lighthouse did not disappoint.

First- purchased tickets inside the trailer like building that also acts as a gift shop.

Afterwards, we met Judith, who was situated under the tiki hut…it’s the place you have to pass through before heading to the lighthouse.
Judith was incredibly informative, letting us know that there was much more to see in this beautiful space than just the lighthouse (albeit this was the star). We were excited to explore these areas after making our climb.
We were allowed to go up once we got to the base- in fact, my husband was asked to bring keys up to the guide at the top! We were more than happy to oblige.

The spiral steps are not for the faint of heart. There is a sturdy hand railing to guide you but you honestly need to be aware of your foot gear and your ability to navigate narrow spaces.

Once at the top, the views are worth every bit of the climb…unfortunately, FL weather dictates whether you can remain at the top or not. In our case, lightning was detected and we had to head down.
We were told by the guide at the top that our money would be refunded since we had to leave - literally the grounds as well.

We got back to where we purchased our tickets and were told “if you climbed the lighthouse- no refund.”
Probably need to consider this rule as we missed out on much more of this beautiful spot.

Don’t miss this amazing site but just keep in mind items shared above.
Written 15 July 2023
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McManus36
Coconut Creek, FL112 contributions
Great time-quick trip!
Jun 2023 • Family
Lots of history. Beautiful place. Friendly staff. Lots of parking. My son was too short to climb the lighthouse so just my husband and daughter went. I bet in winter getting married under the lighted trees would be enchanting! Gift shop smelt terrible though-mold from the rain maybe?
Written 18 June 2023
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Rach
Springfield, GA178 contributions
Seaside charm
Jun 2023 • Couples
From the gift stop to the staff working the lighthouse areas… everyone we encountered was so welcoming and informative. We had a great time talking to everyone and walking up the stairs to a breathtaking view. Highly recommend this stop if ever you are in Jupiter.
Written 8 June 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
rachels81
Phoenix, AZ47 contributions
Jupiter lighthouse
Dec 2022 • Solo
The was the first time I visited a lighthouse and what a great experience! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The crowd was small the time I visited. They let us stay at the top of the lighthouse for a while which was very nice. I recommend visiting this lighthouse if you are visiting Jupiter.
Written 23 December 2022
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Catie H
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Was not allowed to stay at top more than about 3 minutes - bad experience
Oct 2022
A couple things happened on my visit to Jupiter Lighthouse that initiated my low score. I am leaving the feedback with the Lighthouse organization as well so they might handle these issues better next time.
First, the lady who was selling the tickets (which were a steep $12.00 just to climb stairs to top of Lighthouse) in the office was very sick. She was wiping her nose up and then handing my change and ticket to me with the same hand. She did not seem to understand the ramifications of this.
Second, after climbing the stairs to the top of the Lighthouse, the man who monitors the top told me and another visitor that we could have our picture quickly taken and leave or we could stay but another group was coming up and we would not be able to leave for at least 15 minutes as we would become part of their group (this is how I understood it). So I got to see a quick shot of the Inlet but never really got to stick around long enough to really soak in the experience as it was clear the man wanted us to leave. I just saw the inlet side but really had wanted to take photos from all sides. The whole thing was really strange and made no sense. I feel like it was a waste of $12.00.
Written 27 October 2022
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Andi
West Palm Beach, FL31 contributions
Lighthouse a must
Sep 2022 • Friends
Great place to take visitors. Walking up to the top gives a great view of the inlet. Then have lunch at one of the many places
Written 24 September 2022
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