The lighthouse was deactivated in 1933 and, although the light still shines every night, it is no longer an active navigational aid.

The lighthouse is open to public visitation and, for a small donation, one may climb to the watch room and external gallery.

A re-creation of the keepers' quarters was opened in 2002 and serves as a museum and gift shop.

The Absecon Lighthouse was designed by George Meade and still retains its original first-order fixed Fresnel lens.

Exhibits include ocean life, shipwrecks, keepers and lighthouse history, local memorabilia, and restoration photos.