Tuckers Island Lighthouse Replica

Tuckers Island Lighthouse Replica At A Glance...

This is a full size replica of the Tucker's Island Lighthouse, which fell into the sea in 1927, and it stands inland on Tuckerton Creek.
You can climb to the top of the tower for a view of the Seaport and Lake Pohatcong, and the lighthouse still lights at night.
Photos inside show the original lighthouse as it fell into the ocean in October of 1927.
On the second floor an extensive Tuckerton Railroad exhibit has a working model train.
It is the front door to Tuckerton Seaport, a 40 acre working maritime village with a boardwalk, a 1/4 mile nature trail and a surf museum.
Todays Sunrise: 7:23 am, Sunset: 5:58 pm
New Jersey Shore Region Ocean County
Tuckers Island Lighthouse Replica is part of Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum

About Tuckers Island Lighthouse Replica

Tuckers Island Lighthouse is a reproduction of the lighthouse which was built in 1868 on Tuckers Island. When you enter, look for photos of the lighthouse as it fell into the ocean in October of 1927. The lighthouse contains exhibits on New Jersey maritime history and the people who lived it including the stories of shipwrecks, lighthouse keepers and the U.S. Lifesaving Service. From the second floor, you can climb the forty-two steps to the tower for a beautiful view of the Seaport and Lake Pohatcong.

On the first floor is a new exhibit Celebrate 350 Liberty, Diversity, and Innovation at the Jersey Shore. The exhibit and related programs are presented by the Jersey Shore Folklife Center at Tuckerton Seaport. On the second floor an extensive Tuckerton Railroad exhibit features a working model train.

The lighthouse is part of Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum, and it is where you buy your tickets when you arrive. It is not an active lighthouse, but it still lights at night. The lighthouse also has a gift shop, with exhibits on Tuckerton, folk art and lighthouses.

Activities:
- Walking
Amenities:
- Restrooms/Bathrooms
- Lighthouse
Attractions:
- Lighthouse
- Museum / Gallery
Rules/Regulations:
- Alcohol Not Permitted
- Entrance Fee Required
- Dogs Not Permitted

Contact / Location

Primary Address:

Get Directions 120 West Main Street,
Tuckerton, New Jersey 08087

Contact:

Special / Seasonal Events

Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey, Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026: Tucker's Island Light is a stop. The Challenge lists every site as open 8 am to 6 pm on both days, and Tuckerton as one of the Saturday night climb sites, 6 to 8 pm on Saturday only. Arrive by 7:30 pm at the latest to climb. Registration is $10, with no pre-registration, and children 11 and under climb free with an adult at lighthouses that charge to climb.

The Seaport also runs classes and programs; see the Program Calendar on tuckertonseaport.org.

Admission & Guidelines

Seaport admission is $5 throughout the year. Children under 5, active military and veterans, and Seaport members are free. Tickets are sold at the Lighthouse when you arrive.

No pets, please.

Hours / Season of Operation

The Seaport's October hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10 am to 4 pm, and it is open year-round. Hours change by season, so check the banner at the top of tuckertonseaport.org.

The Seaport's Union Market cafe is open daily, 7 am to 3 pm, year-round.

More To Explore in Tuckers Island Lighthouse Replica

Tuckers Island Lighthouse Replica is rather nice. It's also part of Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum

Nearby Places

The lighthouse is at the entrance to Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum, where you can also take a creek tour, walk the nature trail and see the decoy carvers and blacksmith at work.