Due to the extreme heat conditions, the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum and Gift Shop will be closed on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Discover Jamestown’s Most Visited Landmark

The Beavertail Lighthouse Museum, located at the entrance of Narragansett Bay in Jamestown, Rhode Island, occupies the site of the third-oldest lighthouse in North America. The museum provides visitors with the opportunity to learn about the history of the Beavertail Lighthouse, its Keepers and their stories, through a collection of exhibits and artifacts. And while you’re here, visit our Gift Shop and explore the grounds and trails of Beavertail State Park as you enjoy panoramic views of Narragansett Bay.

photograph by Demi Pita , Demi Pita Photography

photograph by Demi Pita , Demi Pita Photragraphy

The Beavertail Lighthouse Museum, located at the entrance of Narragansett Bay in Jamestown, Rhode Island, occupies the site of  the third-oldest lighthouse in North America.  
The museum provides visitors with the opportunity to learn about the history of the Beavertail Lighthouse, its Keepers and their stories, through a collection of exhibits and artifacts. 
And while you’re here, visit our Gift Shop and explore the grounds and trails of Beavertail State Park while you enjoy panoramic views of Narragansett Bay.

At the Lighthouse

Upcoming Events

Tower Climb Days 2025

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Museum Highlights

Volunteer at Beavertail

RI Charity License Plate

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Sound Bath

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Yoga at The Light

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Beavertail Apps

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The Shipwreck Database

A database of over 3400 Shipwreck incidents in Rhode Island Waters from 1636 through the present day.

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An Armchair Tour of Beavertail

Welcome to an online tour of Beavertail State Park, home of the Beavertail Light Station.

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Beavertail Live

A live stream video from a camera mounted in the upstairs window of the Assistant Keeper’s house at the Beavertail Lighthouse in Beavertail State Park, Jamestown, RI