Upcoming Events
Welcome to the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse has stood on the Cape for over 155 years. Situated amidst America’s Premier Gateway to Space, the lighthouse is owned by the United States Space Force and maintained as an active aid to navigation by the United States Coast Guard. Visits to the lighthouse, museum, and gift shop are available via prescheduled tours, only.
Since we are located on an active military installation, you cannot drive your own vehicle onto the facility. Members of the public can only visit by taking a tour, which must be booked at least four days prior. Please see our Visit page for tour information.
Active duty military with CAC cards may come onto the station to visit the lighthouse, but cannot escort non-badged visitors without prior approval of SLD 45. Unlike most other military installations, a retired military ID will not gain you access to CCSFS. You will have to take the public tour. Open House for CCSFS badged personnel occurs every Wednesday from 10:00 – 1:00. Hangar C will also be open during these hours.
PLEASE NOTE: Only US Citizens and US Legal Permanent Residents (Green Card Holder) are allowed on the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at this time. This does not include US Work Visa holders.
CAPE CANAVERAL LIGHTHOUSE VIRTUAL TOUR – created by the University of South Florida Center for Digital Heritage & Geospatial Information
CAPE CANAVERAL LIGHTHOUSE VIDEO
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For more tours, videos, podcasts and stories, please visit our Explore and Learn page.
The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation is supported by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners and the Space Coast Office of Tourism.
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See our Visit page for details on how to take a tour
Once again, we’re inviting you to join us and have some fun.
We’re currently raising the final funds needed to fully outfit our newly rebuilt Keepers’ Cottages—an exciting restoration being made possible through a TDC Grant. These spaces will soon become immersive, educational experiences for our community and visitors, and your involvement helps bring them to life.
On July 14, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM, we’re hosting our 4th Annual “Christmas in July Fun-raiser & Raffle Drawing Party” at Rising Tide Tap & Table in Cape Canaveral.
This exclusive, members-focused evening is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of community, preservation, and giving back. Expect a relaxed, festive atmosphere with great company, exciting swag, and fun live and silent auctions.
We encourage you to purchase your tickets and attend—your presence directly supports this restoration effort and helps us continue our mission. We rely on members like you—your participation, your energy, and your commitment—to keep the light shining bright.
Scan the QR code or click this link to get your tickets.
Our official groundbreaking for the two new cottages was held on Tuesday 10 February. We had a good turnout and everyone enjoyed the ceremony. Jamie Draper, Museum Director of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum, provided a stirring keynote speech. You can read his excellent remarks here.
You can also read an article about the groundbreaking in Senior Life/ Viera Voice by one of our board directors, Norm Moody.
Honor their Watch, Restore their Station!
Help us Outfit Our New Cottages – Get Exclusive Gifts and a Chance at a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience!
Your generous donation will help us furnish and equip our beautiful new Cottages — a replica Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage circa 1900 and a Lighthouse Experience cottage with interactive and engaging exhibits. As a thank you, you’ll receive unique gifts and be entered for a chance to win an unforgettable private tour to the very top of the lighthouse — a breathtaking experience not open to the public. Bring up to 10 of your family and friends for a memory that will last a lifetime!
Learn More , Print Donation Form, or Donate Online: Outfitting Donation Form
Just wanted to share a little good news — Cape Canaveral Lighthouse was recently featured in the latest Beach.com guide: “The East Coast’s Most Charming Beach Towns, From Maine to Florida.
Here’s the story:
https://www.beach.com/beaches/
The editors loved what they discovered while exploring the space coast and the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse was one of their favorites! Beach.com is a go-to coastal travel guide with a community of over 280,000 beach lovers, and we’re excited to share a spot with them.
Checkout this News 6 Hidden Gem report on our Lighthouse!
Check out this new Hometown News article by our own volunteer, Kerri McMullen!
Check out this Hometown News article on volunteering at the lighthouse from one of our own docents, Kerri McMullen. If you would like to volunteer and help us share the lighthouse history and experience, please complete the Volunteer Form on our Get Involved page.
Hidden gem at Cape Canaveral | North Brevard | hometownnewsbrevard.com
Members and Brick Holders are eligible to take a quarterly tour of the lighthouse and Hangar C. If you’re not yet a member or brick holder, please consider becoming a member or buying a brick before our next quarterly tour so you can take advantage of this special FREE event, only open to those individuals.
See our Visit Page to book your tours.
MUSEUMS OF BREVARD
Please come visit all of us!
The Museums of Brevard (MOB) is a 501(C)3 nonprofit association of museums and historic sites in Brevard County, Florida (including the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse). Together we: advertise and promote each other’s facilities both individually and jointly; share activity information and coordinate upcoming events; share best practices and lessons learned in museum administration and management, including fundraising, grant writing and collections management; and assist other members with special requests.
Check out the MOB Brochure and see all the sites!
Like the MOB on Facebook and find out all the things happening!
Message from Our New Foundation President
Spring has arrived on the Space Coast, and with it comes a season full of milestones, momentum, and meaningful connections for the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation. Perhaps the most exciting development in recent weeks is one you can literally see taking shape: framing on the final two lighthouse keepers’ cottages began this month. I won’t sugarcoat it; we faced a perfect storm of challenges to get here. Actual storms, supply chain disruptions, launch activity interruptions, and staffing hurdles all conspired to test our patience. But as this Foundation has proven time and again, we don’t stay down for long. Those obstacles are behind us, and construction is moving forward. Watching those frames rise is a sight that makes every challenge worth it.
On the visibility front, we are thrilled to share that the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse will be featured on WUCF’s Florida Road Trip television program. Executive Producer Heather Bailey and her cameraman Ben filmed here on March 5th, and we will be one of just ten Florida lighthouses spotlighted in the 2026 season. This is a wonderful opportunity to share our story with a broader statewide audience and draw new visitors and supporters to our mission.
Our community engagement has been equally inspiring. The Foundation was well represented at Founders’ Day on April 4th at Field Manor in Merritt Island, where volunteers Patricia Lautner, Bev Merrilees, Liz Graveur, and Susan Gleckel kept our table busy from open to close. Their energy and dedication are exactly what makes this organization so special. Our Victorian Garden Parties led by Laura Lee Walko have also continued to delight guests, with two very well-received events under our belts and more to come.
Looking ahead, we are excited to participate in Cape Family Day on April 23rd, an open-house event for badged personnel and volunteers to bring their families on base. SLD 45 has made this year’s event intentionally STEM-focused, with visits to facilities including 5 SLS, the MOC, launch complexes, and on-base museums. Inspiring the next generation of explorers is a cause near and dear to our Foundation, and we are proud to play a role in that effort.
Finally, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, our Semi-quincentennial flag has been flying proudly from the flagpole each day. Railing flags have been purchased and will be displayed on the museum railing from Memorial Day through Labor Day, a fitting tribute to our nation’s history and the enduring legacy of this lighthouse within it.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Keep Shining,
Shane Smith
Board President
Please visit our website https://canaverallight.org for additional information.
Visit
Since the lighthouse is on an active military installation, it can only be reached by taking a tour
Shop
Our online shop is under construction. Please check back or visit our gift shop at the museum.
Get Involved
Our donors, members and volunteers play a vital role in making the lighthouse available to everyone
