On its first weekend back open June 10 and 11, the inside of Barnegat Lighthouse drew nearly 1,000 climbers bound for the panoramic view from the top.

For the first time since its $1.3 million exterior and interior renovation directed by the state, “Old Barney” in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is ready for its close-up daily between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Labor Day. The towering attraction draws about a half million visitors a year.