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Mendocino County
Daily 8:30 a.m. to dusk (weather permitting)
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The Fog Signal Building Museum houses the history and technology of the Point Arena Light Station, a 156-year-old installation on the Mendocino County coast. Visitors explore the museum's centerpiece, the original 1st Order Fresnel lens that illuminated the 115-foot lighthouse tower from 1908 through 1977. The site visit includes access to the Indoor Museum, the 23-acre Outdoor Museum with stone installations, native plant gardens, blufftop hiking trails and whale-watching spots, and the Light Station Store stocked with T-shirts, jackets, jewelry, books, postcards, decorative housewares and glassware. The experience suits families and individuals interested in maritime history, coastal ecosystems and panoramic Pacific Ocean views. A typical visit involves self-guided exploration of exhibits and grounds. Members and children under 12 receive free admission to the site visit, according to pointarenalighthouse.com, saving up to five dollars per child.
Members and children under 12 receive free admission to the Site Visit (Indoor Museum, Outdoor Museum & Light Station Store)
“Members & children under 12 - Free”

Mendocino County
Daily 8:30 a.m. to dusk (weather permitting)

Mendocino County

Mendocino County
11am to 4pm year-round