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National Lighthouse Museum
The Knowledge Behind a Guiding Light
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The National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island explores the history and technology of American lighthouses. Its location at a former U.S. Lighthouse Service depot connects the museum's subject with a place that supported navigational work. Look beyond the familiar tower shape toward the systems and knowledge involved in guiding vessels.
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Check museum access and any separately scheduled boat tours.
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An abstract study of glass refraction and maritime light
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Behind a lighthouse's silhouette is a story of technology and navigation. Staten Island's National Lighthouse Museum explores the work that made guiding lights part of maritime life.
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