Reviews of Fairport Marine Museum and Lighthouse (Museum)

law wal

History abounds. The views are AMAZING!!!

scott cargill

Lots of history here. Very cool.

Skye Bogater

Was closed????

Tilly Lo

The Fairport Marine Museum is a nice small museum next to the Fairport Lighthouse. Adult admission was $5.00 which included the museum and climbing to the top of the lighthouse. The museum has a collection of photos, nautical items, models, and ship equipment. It also has the original lighthouse lens which is really interesting to see up close. Part of the pilothouse of an old freighter (The Frontenac) is attached to the side of the building, so you can step up to the captain's wheel and get a feel for what it might be to look out from the wheelhouse of a ship. The inside of the lighthouse has a beautiful wrought iron spiral staircase. It is not for folks with mobility issues. Also, if you are afraid of heights, the staircase if a bit daunting since you can see upward and downward through the beautiful ornate staircase. When you get near the top you will have to duck your head and maneuver through an opening to get to the top. A door then leads you out onto the walkway around the top of the lighthouse where you can enjoy views of Lake Erie, the Grand River, and Fairport.

Judy B

Beautiful

Greg Hazeltine

Cool lighthouse with great view

john plymale

Lighthouse is neat to walk up, but I think this should be free. Not much besides the lighthouse. Plus, it is a far drive from Cleveland.

Sam J

An awesome historical building that I go to annually! Built in 1825, it's a must see lighthouse!

Kristine C

This was a fun tour on a rainy afternoon. We had a private tour and was told many interesting facts about the items in the museum. I didn't get to hear about the "ghost cat" but I did get to see the poor little thing. A very fun tour. Includes a walk up the lighthouse's vintage staircase. Thanks!!

Annette Cooper

Nice small museum if you're looking for great lake museum this one worth the time

Brian O'Dell

Informative, updates would greatly improve.

Jeffrey McKinney II

Enjoyed the lighthouse and the museum very much

Jimmy Schmidt

Very interesting

Brock Taylor

Friendly staff, nice lighthouse that you can climb, great prices, and a Brea hhh nearby!

K Knott

Reservation recommended

Alli Pi

Great museum, 69 steps to top - fantastic view at the top. Great and informative personnel. Vets free. Worth the $5 donation for everyone else.

Aaron Hilbert

Nice history, the climb was cool.

Trina Smoke

Great little museum to visit while you are there

Buddy Heffley

Quaint little town with a lighthouse. For a nominal fee you can go through the museum see the GHOST CAT and climb to the top of the lighthouse. Check hours of operation before going we were lucky the museum was open for a special event today.

Jennifer Grant

Great place to do some sledding and tubbing.

Matthew Crooks, LMT (The Therapist Clinic)

Love the lighthouse!

Tonya D

Nice lighthouse that's easy to find. Museum was closed.

Natasha Blagg

$1–5

Karissa

Had a great walk around the lighthouse even climbed to the top and got a ribbon for it, staff was very friendly

Danny Mortimer

It was closed for the season So we went down the hill to the small beach. We had a wonderful time there. Only a few people around so it was quiet and it has a great view of a lighthouse on the water.

Nachocheeseburritos Colgate

A world class museum. Small but full of interesting things. Climbing the tower was great, such a great view of the harbor. The pilot house of the freighter was so neat.

Roxanna Brockert

Fun little park with nice views. Also has a beach at the park.

Randy Borz

Really nice place for a Sunday picnic at the beach and also to view the lighthouse

Laura McCombs

Wonderful day trip

Amy Eckhart

Lots of historical items to see, we enjoyed talking to the people working they were very knowledgeable.

DARTH VADER (VADER042)

Viewing our nation's history

P “Pgib” D

3 ladies were great. Informative and friendly. Beautiful day and scenery. Very nice

Christina Wilkes

Great local museum. Very very small, but a bit of it is the front of an old ship. Unique place.

Suriya Gayathri

Sadly closed. Only open like 3 days a week.

Carol Lehr

Lighthouse is cool. Museum is cool too

Justin Baron

It was closed when I got out there... Likely due to Corona. However, it's a really nice view, in a pleasant walk all around that area, and in the park down the hill.

JORDON m22

sweet

David Case

Visited on

Darren Freeman

I didn't go into the lighthouse or the museum because I have my pups with me. This exterior of lighthouse and museum reminds me of a combination of a boat, house, and lighthouse. There are signs displayed with info on the lighthouse and museum. Behind it, there is a large field where events are held at. I saw a picture of the American Flag on the grass, and that was the main reason why I drove out from Cleveland (vacationing in Cleveland) to see. Unfortunately, when I arrived, it was not there. Very disappointed. This lighthouse might be haunted. it seems like many are. I really enjoyed the view of Lake Erie from the lighthouse.

Deborah Magone

Very nice people run it, its a neat little attraction

Christina Werner

This museum is wonderful, small but full of cool things. The building and the grounds were immaculate. The stairs up to the top of the light house were a lot easier than we anticipated, which was a huge relief since we took our young son. The 2 people working, Chip and Mary Ellis, were absolutely wonderful. They were friendly and answered all of our questions and went above and beyond with our year old son. This is definitely a "must see" when you're in the area.

Lisa Allen

Really cool place. Beautiful view of Lske Erie.

John Wedow

Great place to take the kids

Alec Schuerger

Beautiful. The grounds are amazing, very well kept. The museum was closed on a Tuesday. There was no explanation on the name that is on what appears to be a part of an old tug boat. Be sure to look across the water at the lighthouse on the breakwater.

Matthew DiDonato

People should get more involved, trying to keep our lighthouse running, making repairs. You can also become a member and get involved

Drone Ohio

Climbing the lighthouse's spiraling metal staircase, you can imagine the thousands of times people walked there before, working to save the lives of sailors and passengers traveling the lake. Interesting collection of local artifacts; I would have liked to see more explanatory plaques. Great views and friendly staff.

J D

Very amazing I though the stuff there would just be facts and kinda junky but wow I’m amazed

Suettle Sweetroll (The Worsted Witch)

Weekend

Joe Blavatsky

The dead cat display has to go. There are no ghosts. It was simply a cat who got caught in the ventilation system. Cats snuggle up inside car engines too in the winter and then die. Nothing more. Gross. It will help ruin your appetite for going to the creamery across the street.

Shawn Weissman

Nice place

Ellen Brown

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Interesting and fun for all ages.

Beth Tankersley

Small but everyone was nice. Knowledgeable.

Andrew Romero

Very interesting, small admittance fee, great view of lake

Sharon Chamberlain

Great place friendly staff.

Marc Wolbert

Lighthouse is open to the public on Wednesdays and weekends.

Lyle Stevens

It's quaint and interesting. Its also right next to the beach/lake area which is a beautiful sight. ❤

Melanie Sechler

Grandchildren loved it and the volunteers are great!

Mark Gregory

This is very neat but it is worn out. A year ago it was only $5 to go up. Now it is $7. Why? I’m not a cheap person, but that is unreasonable.

Matt Evans

So cool

Kitty Pavich

Very interesting. If you're in the area, it's a must visit in my opinion.

Carol Daniel

Nice museum. 100% volunteer thus open limited days and hours.

Amy Christensen

Very interesting history of the lighthouse. Well maintained with great knowledgeable staff.

someone else

It was closed when we drove thru. Proximity to nuclear power plants made this location uncomfortable for me.

Mickey Niles

Super cool tour. The place is well kept and I can see it thriving for decades to come!

aaron gesquiere

Ms Mary is a great lighthouse person very kind great place to visit

marylu prout

l volunteer here at the giftshop during the summer season. lt is a wonderful local icon. The people here are most friendly and knowledgable.

Josh Krock

Friendly people

Dana Snyder

Great place if your a usa vet bring your card for frre addmison and after climbing the light house you get a ribbon sayin i climbed fairport lighthouse

John Duka

Beautiful area!!

Jonathan Waggoner

A nice piece of History

William

Wonderful place for summer fun , reasonable , and affordable for the whole family . Beaches are free, parking $1.00, playground, clean showers and bathrooms. Picnic tables available for food from home or super low priced food from food shanty. Everyone from the lighthouse keeper to park staff was very friendly n helpful.

abhijit bandhu

Nice little museum. The little ladies working there grew up in the town very friendly and gave me great history of what it was like all those years ago.

Jane Blackwell

Was closed.. Disappointed tour book said would be open until 4.

Mike Wyrick

Lots of great historical data on shipping on the great lakes.

Rick Milton

Price for adult entry

kathy stephens

Wait time

Tricia Kedaitis

Beautiful

Michael Buck

Great history and beautifully restored lighthouse.

Lee Silvi

10–30 min

Peter Smith

Love this place!

Adam Brooks

Fascinating building but not accessible year round I hope to see it during the tourist season.

Melanie Zavrl

Nice museum with lots of great old maritime items. The best thing is the original lighthouse light. Don't forget to climb to the top of the lighthouse for great views of the area.

Max Camps

My sons and I really enjoyed it!!!

Cece J

Closed,when I went and knew that, but still a beautiful view on a beautiful day.

Kat

Quiet area.

Brenda Peterson

Great! Very friendly staff.

Cricket Crum

The museum was founded in 1945 by the Fairport Harbour Historical Society, which preserves the historic tradition of Fairport Harbour and the Great Lakes area. The original lighthouse was completed in 1825. The tower stood thirty feet high, capped with an octagonal-shaped iron lantern. The museum houses a number of artefacts relating to life on the Great Lakes and other maritime exhibits.

Jodi Kellis

No

Joe

Great small town museum

Brooke

Good place. Though when we arrived there. It was closed.

Rosie O'Connell

Good views of lake erie