This popular event, sponsored by the United States Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the American Lighthouse Foundation, attracts between 15,000 to 18,000 visitors each year and offers the general public the rare opportunity to climb and learn about more than a dozen historic Maine lights. All lighthouses are open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm unless otherwise noted. **Please check back in June 2026 for a list of participating lighthouses and other details.** Click here for a list of the 2025 participating sites. View Maine Open Lighthouse Day in a larger map
Saving and preserving our nation’s historic light stations and their rich heritage.
