Accessibility

Handicapped parking is available with wheelchair ramp access to the Visitorís Center. Once inside the center, an orientation exhibit with an interactive computer begins the lighthouse experience. An alternative short entrance path is available from the handicapped parking to the historic grounds. Museum staff will open the gate upon request.

A wheelchair ramp provides access to the ground floor of the Keepersí House containing exhibits and a movie documenting the light stationís history. However, the light station is an historic site and certain areas are accessible only by stairs, including the tower. Upon request staff will open the emergency exit door to access the basement, a six-steps stairway alternative to the spiral staircase inside the dwelling. Stairs lead up to the second floor of the Keepersí House. In case of temporary exhibits, complimentary materials are available for consultation by those who cannot climb the stairs.

Five steps equipped with handrails access the Oil House containing the Keepersí Office and Oil Storage Room. An additional twelve granite steps equipped with handrails access the base of the tower and the view of the magnificent spiral stairway leading to the top of the tower.

A large-print, self-guided walking tour is available at the welcome counter in the Visitorís Center. Shipwreck artifacts from the 18th century British supply ship Industry may now be explored via a Braille lesson plan for those who are vision impaired, and many exhibitions contain auditory elements.

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