Know Before You Go: Safety & Guidelines

Admissions:

Admission to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum includes lighthouse climbs, on-site exhibits, and our smartphone tour app (available in English, French, and Spanish, with a special Charlie Pierce children's tour also available).

General Admission:

• Adults: $15

• U.S. Veterans & Seniors (60+): $12

• Children (Ages 6–18): $8

Free Admission:

• Children ages 5 & under

• Lighthouse Members

• Active U.S. Military and their immediate families with ID (limit 6) — we are a Blue Star Museum year-round

• U.S. Veterans (free during the month of November)

• Every Kid Outdoors Pass holders (4th & 5th grades)

Guided Tours:

• Tuesday–Friday at 12pm & 1pm. Space is limited; availability is subject to change.

General admission does not include photo shoots, special evening events, programs, or sunset and moonrise tours. Prices are subject to change.

• CLOSED MONDAYS

• Lighthouse Climbs/Site Access:

  Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Gift Shop:
  Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Hours are subject to daily safety limits and may change without notice.

Holiday Closures

We are closed on:

• New Year's Day

• Easter Sunday

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day (July 4th)

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

Additional Information

• Hours are subject to change due to daily visitor safety limits, inclement weather, and holidays.

• Wait times may be longer than expected during winter months.

• Time at the top of the tower may be limited to accommodate all visitors.

• Tours may be delayed or cancelled due to weather restrictions, including rain, lightning, thunder, and high winds. If your tour is cancelled for weather-related reasons, we'll offer a rain check or refund your admission price in the original form of payment — please keep your receipt.

From I-95 (exit 87A) or FL Turnpike (exit 116), take Indiantown Rd east, turn left/north on Alternate (Alt.) A1A at the railroad track. Head north and cross over U.S. Highway 1 and take the first right into Lighthouse Park. Follow the road to the back parking area.

The admission & Gift Shop facility is located at the east side of the parking lot. An admission fee is required.

When using GPS, select ‘Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum’ to ensure the address is:
500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469

Parking:

Free parking is available on-site, conveniently located near the entrance. Accessible parking spaces are also provided.

Bus and group parking is available - please call 561-747-8380 x101 in advance to coordinate.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum offers a range of amenities for the whole family to enjoy! Amenities include:

• Free on-site parking

• Museum and exhibit spaces

• Outdoor spaces, including nature trails

• Daily Guided Tours

• Gift shop

  • Snacks and water available for purchase

• Restrooms

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible paths and pier access

  • Please note: the lighthouse climb is not ADA accessible

Quick Safety & Accessibility Notes

• 👟 Closed-toe shoes required — no heels or cleats

• 📏 48" height minimum to climb the Lighthouse; under 16 must be with an adult

• 🎒 No drones, tripods, selfie sticks, or bags larger than 11" x 11"

• 🐾 Pets not permitted; trained service animals welcome (may not climb the tower)

• ♿ Grounds, restrooms, and Lighthouse deck are wheelchair accessible; the tower itself is stairs-only

• 🍔 Food & drink permitted behind the museum only

See full details below.

Prohibited Items:

We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for all guests. Please refrain from bringing the following items to the Lighthouse & grounds:

• Tripods, drones, selfie sticks, camera/video equipment, or other non-handheld cameras

• Backpacks, large bags, or purses larger than 11" x 11"

• Firearms, knives, or other weapons

• Fires, grills, shovels or digging tools, metal detectors

• Alcohol, smoking, and tobacco products

• Sporting equipment or boats (there is no boat launch or shore anchoring)

• Wet clothing

• Pets (not permitted in Lighthouse Park — please do not leave animals in a vehicle)

• Spiked heels & sports cleats. Climbers must wear shoes and may not climb barefoot or in socks.

Food & drink, picnic lunches, coolers, and chairs are permitted behind the museum only. Please note: US 1 Bridge construction is active, and the waterfront area next to the bridge may be closed periodically for public safety.

Climbing Safety:

• All persons must be able to climb unassisted and may not be carried up the Lighthouse tower.

• Children must be 48" or taller.

• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult to climb.

• The tower climb is strenuous — persons with health considerations climb at their own discretion and risk.

• We reserve the right to refuse admission to any intoxicated person for any Lighthouse tour.

On the Grounds:

Please be aware that not all lighthouses are owned and operated the same way. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum sits in Lighthouse Park on both town and federal property and is a federally designated "Outstanding Natural Area," complying with local, state, and federal rules.

Wild animals, fowl, and reptiles may be present on-site, including lizards, snakes, birds, foxes, squirrels, and gopher tortoises. Please do not feed wildlife, and be mindful of children.

Keep valuables locked and out of sight in your vehicle. If you notice any suspicious unattended items, please inform Gift Shop staff.

Accessibility Details:

Free, fully accessible parking is located near the entrance. A wheelchair ramp leads to the Admissions & Gift Shop, and restrooms on the grounds are wheelchair accessible.

After registration, visitors can access the grounds via a wide, brick-paved pathway that winds past the Tindall Pioneer Homestead, Seminole Chickee, and Native American Kiosks. The Tindall Pioneer Homestead includes a wheelchair ramp with handrails.

The path from Admissions to the Lighthouse deck is approximately ¼ mile. The deck itself is wheelchair accessible and offers access to the Keepers Workshop, Banyan Tree, and Cistern, along with views of the Jupiter Inlet and grounds.

Please note: as a historic site, some areas — including the Lighthouse tower — are accessible only by stairs (34 steps up a hill from the deck to the tower base).

The indoor Keepers Workshop exhibit features interactive displays about the Lighthouse and its Keepers. Guided tours include wheelchair-accessible portions of the property and conclude at the base of the tower stairs, so all guests can participate.

Shaded seating and benches are located throughout the property, and staff/volunteers are stationed at key points to assist visitors. A multilingual mobile tour app is also available in English, Spanish, and French.

Service Animals:

Trained service animals are welcome on tours and in the Museum. A service animal is one trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability. For safety reasons, animals may not ascend the Lighthouse tower. Service animals must remain leashed/harnessed and under handler control at all times — staff and volunteers cannot take control of a service animal. Pets and therapy animals are not permitted on the grounds, in the Museum, or on tours.

For questions or specific inquiries about your visit, call 561-747-8380 x101.