The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is open for climbing May 16 to September 16, 2017. Self-guided tours of up to 10 people* will begin every 15 minutes during the hours of operation. First climb starts at 9:45 a.m. and the last climb starts at 4:15 p.m.

Open: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Closed: Monday & Tuesday.

Children must be at least 44 inches tall. Regular Admission $8, Children (12 and under; at least 44 inches tall) $4, Senior Pass (62 and over) $4. Ticket prices do not include cost of ferry transportation. Warning: Climbing the 207 steps to the gallery is roughly equal to climbing a 12-story building. The stairs are narrow and groups going up will share the stairs with groups returning to the bottom. The lighthouse may close at any time if conditions (temperature/humidity, lightning, or high winds) are determined unsafe.