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.
Latest News
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.
AUGUST LIGHTHOUSE DAYS ARE BACK!
Celebrate National Lighthouse Day with a FREE tour of the 1868 Cape Canaveral Lighthouse – Friday Aug 7, 2026 from 9:30-11:30! Visit not just Brevard’s only lighthouse but restored missiles and rockets of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum’s Hangar C Annex. OR Celebrate International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend with a FREE tour on Saturday Aug 15, 2026 from 9:30-11:30! In addition to visiting the lighthouse and Hangar C, you can listen to the Kennedy Space Center Amateur Radio Club as they communicate with lighthouses and radio operators from around the world.
See the past, present and future as you drive through the World’s Premier Gateway to Space. The lighthouse can only be accessed through a tour. Reservations are required at least 10 days prior, and space is limited. Click here to make your reservation now.
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!
Find out more on the MOB website!
Like the MOB on Facebook and find out all the things happening!
Message from Our New Foundation President
Summer has arrived on the Space Coast, and the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation has plenty to celebrate.
Cape Family Day on April 23rd was nothing short of spectacular. With an estimated 6,000 attendees, the energy across the base was electric. With food trucks and vendors anchored at Hangar C, the lighthouse was once again a natural focal point for the day. Attendance was steady and wonderfully manageable, with only brief waits to enter the lighthouse and museum. What stood out most, however, were the children, more than we have ever seen, genuinely curious, well-behaved, and eager to learn. Moments like those remind us exactly why we do what we do.
Construction on the final two cottages continues to progress well. Framing is complete and the buildings are dried in, keeping us on track for a fall completion and a ribbon-cutting ceremony before year’s end. We are getting close, and the finish line is clearly in sight.
I would be remiss not to address the Blue Origin New Glenn launch anomaly that captured national attention. I am relieved to share that the lighthouse and surrounding cottages sustained only minor damage. It is a testament to this enduring structure that through 155-plus years of history, including that extraordinary and sobering event, the light never stopped shining. That felt like more than coincidence. It felt like a statement.
Finally, I want to remind everyone that our 4th Annual “Christmas in July Fun-raiser & Raffle Drawing Party” is just around the corner, and tickets are nearly gone. Join us on July 14th from 5:00–7:00 PM at Rising Tide Tap & Table in Cape Canaveral for a festive evening of great company, exciting live and silent auctions, and celebration of everything this community has built together. This event is more than a party,it is a direct investment in our mission. Visit canaverallight.org to secure your spot before they’re gone. (See the Flyer on page 6 for more information).
Thank you for your unwavering dedication to preserving this irreplaceable piece of American history.
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
