Frequently Asked Questions
You can write us at Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association, PO Box 83, Jamestown, RI 02835, call us at (401) 423 3270, or email us at [email protected].
Boston Light on Little Brewster Island built in 1716 and Brant Point Light on Nantucket Island built in 1746.
Yes, there are several Clivus Composting Toilets adjacent to the Light Station.
For scheduling group events, including weddings, contact the R.I. Dept. of Environmental Management (DEM) at 401-884-2010.
We can take groups of 25 or less through the museum from April first through November fifteenth but we do need a minimum of 2 weeks notice to arrange this type of tour. Arrangements can be made by e-mail, phone, or in writing to our PO Box.
Yes, BLMA opens the tower to the public in cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard. These are scheduled openings and are announced in advance
Yes! The Gift Shop is open during Museum operating hours, all major credit cards are accepted. We do not take any mail order requests, nor will mail order requests of any kind be acknowledged.
Vendors who wish to contact our gift shop committee chairperson must do so in writing at our PO Box between 1/15 and 3/31 of the calendar year, no telephone requests or on site solicitations are accepted.
No, our gift shop does not provide refreshments.
Yes, we will by happy to stamp your Lighthouse Passport in our Gift Shopl
Tower Climbing
Tower Climb Dates in 2026
The Tower will be open for climbing on the following dates from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM unless otherwise noted:
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May 25 Memorial Day |
August 22 |
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June 6 |
September 7 Labor Day |
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June 20 |
September 12 |
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July 4 |
September 26 |
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July 18 |
October 3 |
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August 8 |
October 12 Columbus Day |
- Openings are weather-dependent; if uncertain, call 401-423-3270.
- Climbers must be at least 4 ft tall.
- Climbers are strongly urged to consider footwear other than flip-flops.
- Neither small children nor pets may be carried.
- Climbers must be in line one-half hour before closing.
- Both hands must be free for climbing. In addition to the 49 steps of the spiral staircase, a 7 ft ladder requiring both hands must be scaled to reach the observation catwalk.
- A five-dollar ($5) donation is suggested for each adult climber.