Jupiter Lighthouse and Museum reopens to the public May 30
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum will be welcoming visitors once again on Saturday, May 30 after being closed since March 16.
Visitors will be able to enjoy exploring the historic grounds, climbing the 1860 lighthouse and visiting the gift shop, according to a news release. During this first-phase reopening, the Lighthouse will only be open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the last Lighthouse grounds admission at 3 p.m.
In order to keep everyone safe and healthy, there will be additional measures in effect during this phase, according to the news release. Visitors must wear a mask while climbing or waiting to climb the Lighthouse, at the entrance and at the gift shop. Only 10 Lighthouse climbers will be permitted at a time and social distancing is required throughout the site, including at the top.
The Lighthouse will host two Members Days on May 28 and 29 to welcome back supporters of the nonprofit’s preservation efforts before it's open to the public, according to the news release. Membership includes free admission year-round, but those joining or renewing will receive an additional 3 months in celebration of the 160th Lighthouse Anniversary.
However, the History Museum, Tindall Pioneer House and Keeper’s Workshop exhibits will remain closed for now due to the limited interior space, according to the news release. Guests will receive a voucher for a complimentary return visit when the museum reopens at a later date.
Guided and group tours will not be offered during the initial reopening, but visitors may download the Lighthouse smartphone app with audio tours of the historic grounds in English, French or Spanish, according to the news release. A ‘Charlie Pierce’ children’s tour option is also available on the free app.
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