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Atlantic County Government DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF CULTURAL AND HERITAGE AFFAIRS |
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ABSECON LIGHTHOUSE & LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER'S MUSEUM Phone Number: (609) 449-1360 Hours: September-June: Thursday-Monday 11 am-4 pm. July & August: Open daily 10 am-5 pm. Closed major holidays. Web Site: www.abseconlighthouse.org/Address: 31 S. Rhode Island Avenue,
Museum: New Jersey's tallest, and the country's third tallest lighthouse, rising 171 feet with 228 steps & the original first-order Fresnel lens in place at the top. Free parking, exhibits, Keeper's Cottage museum, two-acre lawn for picnics, and gift shop. Fresnel lens exhibit and live video feed from the top for those not able to climb. Educational programs and special events offered. Admission to climb; group rates available. Produced in cooperation with the Atlantic Heritage Center. |