Included With Admission
The 1874 Lighthouse Tower
- Climb the tower for breathtaking 360° views of St. Augustine.
- Enjoy the new exhibit Reflections: A Celebration of 150 Years of Service.
The 1876 Keepers House
- Explore the historic Keepers’ House with its Victorian architecture and layout.
- Experience the Victorian era exhibit, At Home with the Harns.
- Dive into our exhibit, Wrecked! where you can see shipwreck discoveries from the American Revolution.
- Climb to the top level and see the history of shrimping in our exhibit, Shrimpin’ Ain’t Easy.
For more information on our exhibits, click here.
Maritime Education Center
- See history unveiled in the Artifact Conservation Lab.
- Experience stories about lighthouses, 1737 to 1955.
- Enjoy a “View from the Top” video.
- Kids will enjoy a puppet theater and hands-on activities.
For more information on our exhibits, click here.
The 1942 WWII Barracks.
- Discover St. Augustine’s role in WWII.
The 1936 WWII Garage.
- Enjoy a treat in the Tin Pickle, a vintage-themed snack shack.
Heritage Boatworks.
- Watch volunteers craft old world wooden boats
For more information on our exhibits, click here.
- Enjoy a quiet moment in the Maritime Hammock Nature Area.
- Pretend to sail the high seas on the pirate ship playground.
- Learn the ropes on the knots board and rigging interactive.
- Grab a scavenger hunt and search the Maritime Hammock for animals.
- Put on a show in the miniature Lighthouse.
- Row or sail away in the stationary play boats.
Expand Your Visit
Ghost Experiences & Tours
Dark of the Moon Ghost Experience:
Interested in a mix of stories, investigation time, and a tower climb? Check out this experience.
All Ghosts No Gimmicks! Explore one of the most haunted locations in St. Augustine. The experience begins with stories of the haunted Lighthouse history. Then, with only a glow stick lighting the way, have the opportunity to climb the Lighthouse (weather dependent) and explore the haunted Lightkeepers’ House and grounds in the darkness.
Purchase Tickets Here.
Investigation-Only:
Interested in only a paranormal investigation? Check out this experience.
See for yourself why we are consistently ranked as one of the most haunted sites in St. Augustine! This three-hour investigation is for the serious ghost hunter who wants to have a more intimate experience. Investigation- Only group sizes are limited to allow guests to investigate in dark corners with limited interruptions.
Purchase Tickets Here.
Lighthouse Ghost Tales:
Interested in haunted history and stories? Check out this tour.
Hear the histories and hauntings of the St. Augustine Lighthouse in this guided tour of the Lightkeepers’ House and grounds. This tour is great for families, children, and those interested in the history of the ghosts of the lighthouse.
Private Ghost Tours:
For more information on private ghost tours, see Group & Private Rentals.
Lighthouse Illuminations: Tides, Tidings, and Trees
During the holiday season, escape the crowds and enjoy an exclusive evening event. See the Lighthouse and grounds transformed into an enchanting holiday experience. Featuring 21 uniquely themed trees, including a vintage toy tree, an old Florida tree, a Victorian-era tree, a nutcracker tree, and many others. Explore the Keepers’ house and grounds illuminated by lights and garlands and enjoy a view of downtown from the top of the Lighthouse. Bring family and friends and enjoy the holiday season with no crowds and free parking.
Join us for this one-hour after-hours exclusive experience: see a working Lighthouse and active aid-to-navigation, learn how our lighthouse functions and enjoy the view from the top at twilight. This tour is weather-dependent. To attend this tour, children must be 44” or taller and accompanied by an adult.
During this unique experience, guests are treated to a spectacular view of Mother Nature’s nightly changing of the guard. From your vantage point on top of the Lighthouse tower, you can watch the sun disappear while the full moon ascends from the Atlantic horizon. In addition to the breathtaking view, guests are treated to complimentary champagne* and hors d’oeuvres. This tour is weather-dependent. *ID required.
Space is limited! Tours often sell out well in advance.
Learn what it was like to be a Lighthouse keeper of the past and today on an hour-long stroll around the station. After the tour, enjoy all the aspects of General Admission including climbing the working Lighthouse.
Private Rentals & Groups
School Groups:
Programs for school groups include both self-guided and staff-led guided options to meet your group’s educational goals during your visit.
For more information, visit here.
Private After- Hours Experiences include any before or after hours rental and can include ghost tours, investigations, engagements, elopements, specialty school programs and much more.
For more information, visit here.
Wedding ceremonies are hosted on a limited basis.
For details and cost, please email Amanda Goodall at agoodall@staugustineligthhouse.org.
This is the Lighthouse’s most exclusive private experience. Climb the tower before sunrise to see the original nine-foot tall lens shining bright. Experience an up-close and personal look at the lens and its more than 370 handmade glass prisms. After learning about the Lighthouse and the lens, enjoy the sunrise and light refreshments from the top of the tower. Call us in advance at 904-829-0745 to reserve this exclusive Lighthouse experience. Because of the delicate and historic nature of the lens, some restrictions apply. Lens Room Tour is $500 per person.
Additional Information
Safety:
For their safety and the safety of others, children under 44 inches and animals are restricted from going up the tower. Children over 44 inches must be able to climb the tower under their own power. Carrying children in the tower is prohibited.
Animals:
Animals are welcome on the historic grounds but not in historic buildings. Please do not leave any animals in a vehicle.
All animals should be on a leash, well-behaved, and under full control of the owner.
Service animals are welcome in all areas. However, for their safety and the safety of others, animals are restricted from going up the tower. Emotional support animals are welcome on the lighthouse grounds but are prohibited from historic buildings.
Accessibility:
Accessible parking is available with wheelchair ramp access to the Visitors’ Center and Gift Shop.
All public restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum is a historic site. A wheelchair ramp provides access to the main floor of the Keepers’ House where guests can learn about life as a Lighthouse Keeper and see a video that shows archaeological artifacts from the American Revolution. The 1936 WWII Garage is fully accessible and houses the Tin Pickle, a vintage-themed snack shack. The Maritime Education Center is fully accessible and includes a “View from the Top” video, information on the history of the St. Augustine Lighthouse, a collection of historic ship models, and the artifact conservation lab.
To film or photograph our site for uses, other than personal ones, please complete our use agreement at this link, then contact our marketing department to schedule a time. Please give us advance notice as we may not be available on a drop-in basis.
We reserve the right to limit or restrict outright, large cameras or any type of camera equipment for the safety and privacy of both people and objects.
Drones are not allowed to fly on or over the property during operating hours including evening tours due to safety concerns. To request access to film using a drone before or after hours, please contact our marketing department.
Hours of Operation
Hours & Directions
From October 1st to February 28th: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm daily. The last ticket sold at 5:30 pm.
From March 1st to September 30th: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm daily. The last ticket sold at 6:00 pm.
Modified Hours
The Lighthouse Tower may close due to weather and other events.
November 15th- Last climb: 4:15 pm. Tower closes: 4:45 pm. Last admission: 5:30 pm. Site closes: 6 pm.
November 28th – Thanksgiving – Closed.
December 15th– Last Climb 4:30. Tower closes: 5:00 pm. Last admission: 5:30 pm. Site closes: 6 pm.
December 24th – Christmas Eve – Last admission: 2:30 pm. Site closes: 3 pm.
December 25th – Christmas – Closed.
January 13th – Last Climb 4:30. Tower closes 5:00 pm. Last admission: 5:30 pm. Site closes: 6 pm.
February 12th – Last Climb 5:00 pm. Tower: 5:30 pm. Last admission: 5:30 pm. Site closes: 6 pm.
Address & Directions
GPS Address:
100 Red Cox Drive
St. Augustine FL 32080
FAMILY FUN
A Shipyard Playground for children is just one of the many options for family fun at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum.
Other fun things to do for kids include:
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- WRECKED! exhibit tablets with a game about finding a shipwreck and artifacts underwater.
- 1874 Lighthouse Tower (self-guided climb up the 219-step spiral staircase for those 44 inches and taller)
- 1876 Keepers’ House: At Home with the Harns
- Nation’s Oldest Port® Demos (interactive demonstrations)
- Maritime Hammock Nature Trails & Scavenger Hunt
- Maritime Education Center with hands-on children’s activities: Wooden climb-in lighthouse, puppets, etch-a-sketch, and viewfinders
- Conservation Lab and PGA Viewing Window
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The interpretative programs of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts & Culture.
HERITAGE BOAT WORKS
Heritage Boat Works is an onsite educational program staffed entirely by volunteer boatwrights. It is dedicated to keeping the art and skill of wooden boatbuilding alive in the Nation’s Oldest Port and inform and demonstrates to visitors the craft and importance of wooden watercraft to the history of St. Augustine and Florida.
Since their inception in 2007, the skilled boatwrights have created over 19 handmade one-of-a-kind wooden watercraft. Ranging from simple 15-foot wooden dory rowboats to a 22-foot Florida Skipjack sailing boat complete with Gaff and Jib sail rig and more recently unique wood strip kayaks.
The program maintains sustainability by having one or two boat drawings per year. Purchase your tickets for this year’s drawing during your visit and help sustain this historic maritime tradition in St. Augustine!
Heritage Boat Works is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts & Culture.
Official State of Florida drawing regulations can be viewed here.
THE TIN PICKLE, LOCAL GEDUNK
A “gedunk” is the canteen or snack bar aboard a large vessel of the United States Navy. This World War II-themed eatery features a unique twist on sweet treats, including hand-crafted fudge, and specialty hot dogs!
Grab a refreshing house-made sangria or local beer today!
Open Daily. Stop by during your visit!
TAKING A DAY TRIP IN FLORIDA?
Are you in Florida for a special event? The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum in St. Augustine, Florida is the perfect spot for a family getaway! Visiting Disney or Universal in Orlando for the week? St. Augustine is just a quick road trip to visit the Nation’s Oldest City and historic Florida. Just travel down I-4 East to I-95 North.
Other fun Florida events:
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- Biketoberfest
- Daytona 500 (race week)
- Daytona Bike Week
- Epcot Food & Wine Festival
- Nights of Lights
- Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
- Florida Georgia Weekend
- Jacksonville Fair
- Central Florida Fair
- Florida State Fair (Tampa)
- Lantern Festival – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
- Halloween Horror Nights
- Gasparilla Pirate Festival
- Fernandina Shrimp Festival
- Renninger’s Antiques and Collector’s Extravaganza
- Sing out Loud Music Festival
- South Florida Renaissance Fair
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