Dedicated to Preserving Nobska Light
Friends of Nobska Light is committed to the preservation and protection of this beloved Cape Cod landmark ensuring its future enjoyment for our community and visitors alike. Find out about the plans to create the Nobska Light Maritime Museum on the Support Capital Campaign page on this website.
The future of Nobska Light is entirely dependent on contributions from individuals, businesses, families, and foundations. Please consider donating in whatever capacity and amount you can to preserve Nobska and open it to the the public.
falmouth holidays by the sea
Nobska Lighthouse Holiday Open House
Friday, December 5, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsored by The Friends of Nobska Light, Inc.
Artwork by Karen Rinaldo
Take the trolley* from Woods Hole Village to Nobska Point to have your picture taken with Mrs. Claus and enjoy holiday music by The Brass Ring ensemble. Warm up with cookies, cocoa and enjoy festive fun.
Arrival by trolley ONLY*, there will be no public parking available during this event. Click Learn More below for the details.
62nd Annual Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Noon
Theme: "Holiday Movie Night"
Nobska's entry: It's a Wonderful Life
NOBSKA LIGHT STATION DEED TRANSFERRED TO THE FRIENDS OF NOBSKA LIGHT
The Friends of Nobska Light, Inc. (FoNL) is pleased to announce we are now the official owners of Nobska Lighthouse Station having received the deed from the U.S. Coast Guard on July 21, 2025. The transfer of the deed was awarded to FoNL after demonstrating fulfillment of all requirements as established by the National Historical Lighthouse Preservation Act (NHLPA). This important event marks a new chapter for the site and ensures the continued historical preservation of the iconic Falmouth landmark.
The Friends of Nobska Light are honored to be the final Keepers at Nobska supported by leaders within the United States Coast Guard, Town of Falmouth, State and Federal Government.
Please send questions or requests for additional information to: President@FriendsofNobska.Org
2025 Public tour season - sEASON HAS ENDED
The Friends of Nobska Light open the Museum and Gift Shop and provide tours of the tower on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10 AM - 1 PM (last tour at 12:15 PM) starting June 3 - October 9, 2025.
Twilight tours are offered every other Wednesday from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (last tour at 6:45 PM) starting June 11 - October 1, 2025. Hours are adjusted in September & October due to earlier sunsets -- be sure to click the PLAN YOUR VISIT button below for the updated time.
Private tours available upon request.
Click on the button below for more details including ticket purchases, weather cancellation, and more.
The Friends of Nobska Light invite you to participate in our Brick Campaign!
We are truly overwhelmed by the generosity of our community. Over 1,000 bricks have been purchased and installed.
Wouldn't you like to be a part of this Falmouth historic site? Bricks can be purchased and engraved with your own sentiment.
There are a limited number of bricks available on the terrace. If interested, please see the section below for more info and the order form.
***Bricks are installed once per year in the Spring when the ground warms. We're currently taking brick orders for Spring 2026 installation. Orders must be received by January 7, 2026.
Special location brick
Special Location Bricks: Nobska Terrace - $500
See image to the right
There are a limited number of terrace bricks available and can be purchased via the Special Location Order Form below.
